Keysville, GA
A Legacy of Life Long Learning and Opportunity
Boggs Rural Life Center, continuing the legacy of Boggs Academy, serves as a nonprofit institution and community center focused on education, leadership development, and the advancement of agrarian and rural arts. The center seeks to strengthen and empower the Keysville community by offering opportunities for growth, learning, and connection, with a strong emphasis on preserving and celebrating the rich heritage of the region.
Steeped in Tradition
The historical Boggs Academy, founded in 1906, was a preparatory boarding school for young African Americans in the United States. Owned and operated by the Presbyterian Church USA until 1984, when public schools began desegregation, Boggs Academy played a vital role in the intellectual and spiritual development of its students for nearly 80 years.
Today, the center honors this legacy, preserving the collective memory of Boggs Academy while fostering a sense of unity and progress within the community.
We are building a thriving future for Boggs Rural Life Center and the community we serve
