What is sundown cities in georgia?

Sundown cities were towns and cities in Georgia, and throughout the United States, that enforced racial segregation by threatening African Americans with violence and arrest if they were found in the town limits after sundown.

In the state of Georgia, sundown cities were particularly prevalent in the early to mid-20th century. These towns and cities were often located on major highways and were designated as "white only" areas. African Americans who were caught in these towns after dark were often subjected to violence, harassment, and arrest.

Some well-known sundown cities in Georgia included Cumming, Forsyth County, and Gainesville. Cumming, in particular, was known for its violent racial history, including a 1912 incident known as the Cumming Riot, in which a white mob burned down the homes of African American residents and drove them out of town.

Although sundown cities are no longer legal and the practice has largely been eradicated, the legacy of segregation and racial discrimination still has an impact on many communities in Georgia and throughout the United States.