When the creators of "Stranger Things" descended upon the main street of Jackson, Georgia, the quaint town of 5,000 was desperate for business and had a reputation for significant drug activity. A decade later, its identity as the Netflix show's fictional 1980's town has helped rejuvenate its tourism with fans travelling from all over the world to experience the real Hawkins for themselves.

As fans mourn the show’s final season, locals and business owners are hopeful that its legacy is here to stay.