The City of Pavo
The Peacock City
Pavo (pronounced PAY-VO) was originally named ‘McDonald’ after a young colonel named Joe McDonald.
After the Civil War news got to Atlanta and the mail intended for Mr. McDonald got mixed up with McDonough, and it was requested that he change the name. Duncan D. Peacock – the postmaster of McDonald who had a college education suggested it be named Peacock in honor of his family. A debate raged for some time and the story goes on from there.
Finally, Mr. Peacock suggested the name PAVO, his logical was impeccable, “nobody else has a town named Pavo”, so he said. The citizens of McDonald vote in 1885 to rename it Pavo. It wasn’t until many years later that anyone realized what had happened. Pavo is Latin for Peacock! Peacock stated that his daughter pulled one over on everyone, Pavo also means turkey. There is still a street in Pavo named McDonald to honor the family.
We take pride in our city. It is still a wonderful place to live and raise our family. Pavo has a lot of potential with its beautiful old buildings that can be revitalized and made into a charming place to live and visit.
Welcome to Pavo
Small town character, a place to live, work, play, invest, and share friendships
Bobby Hancock
Mayor
Mayor Bobby Hancock serves as the esteemed leader of the City of Pavo, bringing a wealth of experience, dedication, and a forward-thinking vision to the community. With a deep-rooted commitment to public service, Mayor Hancock has played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s trajectory and fostering a positive environment for residents and businesses alike.
Bobby Hancock’s strong ties to the community and an unwavering commitment to civic engagement have made him a respected figure in Pavo. Through his unwavering commitment to service and his ability to inspire positive change, Mayor Bobby Hancock continues to guide the City of Pavo towards a future of prosperity and community flourishing
