Coloring Community- Thomaston’s Rural Mural Comes to Life

In this episode, we head to Thomaston, Georgia, to spotlight one of Flint Energies’ Rural Murals projects—and a unique partnership that helped bring it to life. This mural was created in collaboration with the University of Georgia’s Color the World program, blending local pride with student-led creativity to transform a downtown wall into a powerful reflection of community identity.More than public art, Thomaston’s mural celebrates place, people, and possibility. We talk about how partnerships like this one strengthen rural communities, engage the next generation, and help downtowns become more vibrant, welcoming spaces for residents and visitors alike.🎧 In this episode, we discuss:• How Thomaston’s Rural Mural came together through community and campus collaboration• The impact of partnering with UGA’s Color the World program• Why murals are powerful tools for downtown revitalization• How public art helps small towns tell their story and build pride✨ Could your hometown be next?Applications are now available for the 2026 Rural Murals Grant. Flint Energies partners with rural communities across Middle and Southwest Georgia to create custom murals that celebrate local history and culture, spark economic development, and strengthen sense of place.👉 Apply for the 2026 Rural Murals Grant: ⁠https://flintenergies.com/rural-murals⁠📍 To keep up with events, shopping, dining, and downtown happenings in Thomaston, follow the City of Thomaston Main Street page on Facebook:👉 https://www.facebook.com/mainstreetthomaston🎧 Listen in to hear how Thomaston used art, partnership, and creativity to color its community—and how your town could tell its story through the Rural Murals Program.