Quitman was the home of James Pierpont, author of the song "Jingle Bells" (1857), and uncle of American financier J.P. Morgan.

[7] It is called "Camellia City", as the tree grows in profusion around the area.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[13] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,064 people, 1,476 households, and 836 families residing in the city.

The Quitman Free Press, a weekly newspaper, is the official legal publication for Brooks County.