Americus & Atlantic Railroad Incorporated in 1917, the A&A constructed an 11-mile line from Mata, on the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad a mile south of Byromville, to Methvins, in eastern Sumter County. The railroad provided freight service only. It was abandoned in 1926. 1920 map (24K) 1923 map (108K) 1931 map (44K)   From Official Guide of the Railways, April 1918.   Georgia's Railroad History & Heritage. Copyright, Steve Storey. Railroad History | The Depot List | Locomotives On Display | Odds & Ends | Sources & References | Home