Famous people · Bemiss
24 famous people were born within 35 miles of Bemiss
Closest of all is Bill Hicks, from Valdosta, 7 mi away. Across the town line, Valdosta lists 47, Bill Hicks first. So far, no famous person on record was born in Bemiss. In Georgia, 344 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
24
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Bill Hicks
Best known
Bill Hicks
in 47 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Bemiss’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Bemiss
Nobody born in Bemiss is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Molefi Kete Asante
born 1942African-American historian and philosopher; theorist of Afrocentricity
Garland F. Pinholster
1928–2020American politician and sports coach
Dana A. Dorsey
1872–1940African-American businessman, banker, and philanthropist
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Of the towns nearby, 1 have famous names listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Bemiss and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (13)
- Bill Hicks: Bill_Hicks_at_the_Laff_Stop_in_Austin,_Texas,_1991_(2).jpg: Angela Davis (Angela D.) from Austin, TX, USA derivative work: RanZag, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lizz Wright: Lizz Wright Rudolstadt 03.jpg : Schorle derivative work: LllC, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Rhett: Lunchbox LP, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Billy Joe Royal: Columbia Records, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray McKinnon: LGEPR, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Andrew Prine: Toglenn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Molefi Kete Asante: TV Multiversity, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dawson Mathis: US Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stephen Drew: Magnetic Rag, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. Mark Wilcox: Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Althea Garrison: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jerry Manuel: Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kelvin Martin: Basketinside il basket a 360°, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons