Once Hosted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Now Up for Sale

  • 5,653-acre Southwest Georgia sporting ranch Southlands is for sale at $42.5 million
  • Historic property once hosted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and other lawmakers
  • Property has a 20-acre stocked lake, a 30-acre duck pond, and 5 miles of spring creeks with waterfalls
  • Southlands has changed hands only five times in nearly 90 years

Southlands, a storied 5,653-acre Georgia sporting ranch that once played host to late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and other lawmakers, is being offered for sale publicly for the first time in nearly 90 years with an asking price of $42.5 million. The property has a 20-acre stocked lake, a 30-acre duck pond, and 5 miles of spring creeks with waterfalls. It is less than 3% wetlands and 8 miles from Bainbridge, the 2024 Georgia Downtown of the Year. The property has changed hands only five times in nearly 90 years.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about Southlands, its history, previous owners, and features. It also includes relevant details about the property’s size, location, and notable guests who have visited. The only potential issue is the mention of Antonin Scalia completing his Turkey Grand Slam at Southlands, which may be an exaggeration or personal perspective, but overall, it is a well-researched and informative article.
Noise Level: 7
Noise Justification: The article primarily focuses on the sale of a luxury sporting ranch and its history, with some mention of notable guests who have visited the property. It provides limited analysis or insight into broader trends or implications beyond the specific real estate transaction. The content is mostly centered around the property’s features and previous owners, with little exploration of the consequences of decisions on those who bear the risks or systems that can benefit from shocks.
Public Companies: International Paper (IP)
Private Companies: Jon Kohler & Associates,AgAmerica Lending,Rock Creek Capital
Key People: Jon Kohler (Co-listing agent), Walter Hatchett (Co-listing agent), Brian Philpot (CEO and principal owner of AgAmerica Lending), Jim Dahl (Philanthropist and founder of Rock Creek Capital), Herbert Stoddard (Co-founder of Tall Timbers), Houghton Metcalf (U.S. senator and wealthy industrialist)

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Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: No
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses the sale of a large sporting ranch in Georgia, which is being offered for $42.5 million. Although it involves a CEO of an agricultural loans company and previous transactions involving timberland sales, it does not directly impact financial markets or companies.
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: Other
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Extreme Rating Justification: There is no mention of an extreme event in the text.
Deal Size: The deal size is $42.5 million.
Move Size: No market move size mentioned.
Sector: No
Direction: Up
Magnitude: Large
Affected Instruments: Real Estate

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