What is a southern state without its charming small towns? From quaint hamlets in the countryside to idyllic villages along the water, you can find an escape from the city just about anywhere in the Peach State. If you are looking to explore less populated areas, we have compiled this list of 11 of the smallest and most beautiful towns in Georgia.
- Perry, GA
Harris via Flickr Perry is a quaint town in the Warner Robins metropolitan area. It has beautiful parks, a charming historic town center, and it’s also home to the annual Georgia National Fair. As of 2019, its residents numbered nearly 16,595.
- Fayette County, GA
Ken Rowland via Flickr Starr’s Mill Waterfall is just one of the beautiful country scenes you can find in Fayette County, which is filled with natural scenery. Located south of Atlanta, it’s one of the best places for young families and retirees according to Nerd Wallet and Forbes respectively. As of 2019, the population of the town was 17,586.
- Stockbridge, GA
muffinn via Flickr Stockbridge is a beautiful town in Henry County. It is home to the magnificent Panola Mountain and beautiful farmland, and it is the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Sr. Back in 2000, this town had less than 10,000 residents, but it has grown exponentially since and was up to nearly 29,089 residents in 2019.
- Cumming, GA
Grant Frederiksen via Flickr Cumming is located in Forsyth County, which is gorgeous all over! Hike up to the overlook at Sawnee Mountain Preserve for the best views of the countryside. As of 2019, the population of this tiny town was 6,309 residents.
- Peachtree City, GA
Adam Sacco via Flickr The planned community of Peachtree City is home to the golf cart “car” and several golf courses, and streets are lined with golf cart paths. The land and properties in this city are absolutely stunning. In 2019, the population here was 35,443 residents. Although this may be the largest city in Fayette County, it has the feel of a small town.
- Jekyll Island, GA
Laura Henderson via Flickr Jekyll Island hands-down has to be one of the best small charming towns in Georgia to live. The weather, scenery, open spaces, and wide sandy beaches are just to die for! The population is under 1,000 residents, but it is rather expensive to live with a median home price of over 420K.
photochem_PA via Flickr You’ll enjoy endless water views from Jekyll Island’s shorelines.
Mario & Debbie/Flickr Head to Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach which is perhaps the prettiest place in Georgia. It looks unlike any beach you’ve seen before.
- Lookout Mountain, GA
rmkoske via Flickr Located in Walker County this small town has just under 1,800 residents (2019). It’s home to the famous Rock City which sits 1,700 feet above sea level at its highest point and features a 100-foot waterfall. With all the natural beauty you can find here, it’s easy to see why this is a popular tourist spot!
- Canton, GA
Carol Norquist, NGC Flickr Laurel Garden Club (pictured here) is located in beautiful Canton, which is part of Cherokee County and has grown in leaps and bounds since the 2000 census. In 2000, there were just over 7,700 residents and in 2019 there were over 28,166! This small city is at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to the 58-acre Etowah River Park which has endless options for outdoor family fun.
- Ball Ground, GA
JR P via Flickr Another local treasure right inside of Cherokee County, Ball Ground is a small community of nearly 2,200 residents. It is home to the spectacular Gibbs Garden, several shops, restaurants, and gorgeous scenery making it an ideal place to either visit or to live!
- Senoia, GA
Counse via Flickr Senoia is located near Peachtree City in Cowetta County and is just as beautiful and charming as its neighbor. The historic downtown has antique shops, cafes, and restaurants and a tight-knit community. The population is roughly 4,300 residents.
- St. Marys, GA
Nèg Foto via Flickr The historic town of St. Marys is located in Camden County on St. Marys River and across the river from the Florida state line. It is the largest of Georgia’s barrier islands and the gateway to the National Island Seashore. As of 2019, its population was 18.077.
No matter what small towns in Georgia you visit, they are sure to be quaint and sweet and full of southern charm! What small Georgia hometown are you from? Shout it out in the comments below and tell us why you love your small (and charming) Georgia town!
Harris via Flickr
Perry is a quaint town in the Warner Robins metropolitan area. It has beautiful parks, a charming historic town center, and it’s also home to the annual Georgia National Fair. As of 2019, its residents numbered nearly 16,595.
Ken Rowland via Flickr
Starr’s Mill Waterfall is just one of the beautiful country scenes you can find in Fayette County, which is filled with natural scenery. Located south of Atlanta, it’s one of the best places for young families and retirees according to Nerd Wallet and Forbes respectively. As of 2019, the population of the town was 17,586.
muffinn via Flickr
Stockbridge is a beautiful town in Henry County. It is home to the magnificent Panola Mountain and beautiful farmland, and it is the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Sr. Back in 2000, this town had less than 10,000 residents, but it has grown exponentially since and was up to nearly 29,089 residents in 2019.
Grant Frederiksen via Flickr
Cumming is located in Forsyth County, which is gorgeous all over! Hike up to the overlook at Sawnee Mountain Preserve for the best views of the countryside. As of 2019, the population of this tiny town was 6,309 residents.
Adam Sacco via Flickr
The planned community of Peachtree City is home to the golf cart “car” and several golf courses, and streets are lined with golf cart paths. The land and properties in this city are absolutely stunning. In 2019, the population here was 35,443 residents. Although this may be the largest city in Fayette County, it has the feel of a small town.
Laura Henderson via Flickr
Jekyll Island hands-down has to be one of the best small charming towns in Georgia to live. The weather, scenery, open spaces, and wide sandy beaches are just to die for! The population is under 1,000 residents, but it is rather expensive to live with a median home price of over 420K.
photochem_PA via Flickr
You’ll enjoy endless water views from Jekyll Island’s shorelines.
Mario & Debbie/Flickr
Head to Jekyll Island’s Driftwood Beach which is perhaps the prettiest place in Georgia. It looks unlike any beach you’ve seen before.
rmkoske via Flickr
Located in Walker County this small town has just under 1,800 residents (2019). It’s home to the famous Rock City which sits 1,700 feet above sea level at its highest point and features a 100-foot waterfall. With all the natural beauty you can find here, it’s easy to see why this is a popular tourist spot!
Carol Norquist, NGC Flickr
Laurel Garden Club (pictured here) is located in beautiful Canton, which is part of Cherokee County and has grown in leaps and bounds since the 2000 census. In 2000, there were just over 7,700 residents and in 2019 there were over 28,166! This small city is at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and home to the 58-acre Etowah River Park which has endless options for outdoor family fun.
JR P via Flickr
Another local treasure right inside of Cherokee County, Ball Ground is a small community of nearly 2,200 residents. It is home to the spectacular Gibbs Garden, several shops, restaurants, and gorgeous scenery making it an ideal place to either visit or to live!
Counse via Flickr
Senoia is located near Peachtree City in Cowetta County and is just as beautiful and charming as its neighbor. The historic downtown has antique shops, cafes, and restaurants and a tight-knit community. The population is roughly 4,300 residents.
Nèg Foto via Flickr
The historic town of St. Marys is located in Camden County on St. Marys River and across the river from the Florida state line. It is the largest of Georgia’s barrier islands and the gateway to the National Island Seashore. As of 2019, its population was 18.077.
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Address: Perry, GA, USAAddress: Fayetteville, GA, USAAddress: Stockbridge, GA, USAAddress: Cumming, GA, USAAddress: Peachtree City, GA, USAAddress: Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USAAddress: Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USAAddress: Canton, GA, USAAddress: Ball Ground, GA 30107, USAAddress: Senoia, GA 30276, USAAddress: St. Marys, St Marys, GA 31558, USA
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Most Beautiful Towns In Georgia March 10, 2021 Melissa Mahoney What are the most beautiful places in Georgia? Most of the Peach State’s beauty lies in nature, so the list of beautiful places is almost endless. One must-see natural wonder is Tallulah Gorge State Park which has a 2-mile long, 1,000-foot gorge carved by the Tallulah River. This jaw-dropping sight is the most impressive canyon on the eastern seaboard. For views, take a hike or drive up Bell Mountain. At the top, you will have epic views of Georgia in just about every direction. Is Georgia a great place to live? In a word, yes, Georgia is a great place to live. It’s full of all that Southern charm you hear about, the people are friendly, the housing is relatively affordable, and you can be sure your kids will get a good education. The state also caters to sports fanatics with professional and collegiate teams that are at the top of their game. And then there’s all the natural beauty that can be found throughout the state, between the coastline, the mountains, and everything in between. It’s a nature lover’s paradise! What is the smallest town in Georgia? Edge Hill in Glascock County is the smallest incorporated city in the Peach State with a population of just 24 residents!
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Most Beautiful Towns In Georgia
March 10, 2021
Melissa Mahoney
What are the most beautiful places in Georgia? Most of the Peach State’s beauty lies in nature, so the list of beautiful places is almost endless. One must-see natural wonder is Tallulah Gorge State Park which has a 2-mile long, 1,000-foot gorge carved by the Tallulah River. This jaw-dropping sight is the most impressive canyon on the eastern seaboard. For views, take a hike or drive up Bell Mountain. At the top, you will have epic views of Georgia in just about every direction. Is Georgia a great place to live? In a word, yes, Georgia is a great place to live. It’s full of all that Southern charm you hear about, the people are friendly, the housing is relatively affordable, and you can be sure your kids will get a good education. The state also caters to sports fanatics with professional and collegiate teams that are at the top of their game. And then there’s all the natural beauty that can be found throughout the state, between the coastline, the mountains, and everything in between. It’s a nature lover’s paradise! What is the smallest town in Georgia? Edge Hill in Glascock County is the smallest incorporated city in the Peach State with a population of just 24 residents!
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Most of the Peach State’s beauty lies in nature, so the list of beautiful places is almost endless. One must-see natural wonder is Tallulah Gorge State Park which has a 2-mile long, 1,000-foot gorge carved by the Tallulah River. This jaw-dropping sight is the most impressive canyon on the eastern seaboard. For views, take a hike or drive up Bell Mountain. At the top, you will have epic views of Georgia in just about every direction.
Is Georgia a great place to live?
In a word, yes, Georgia is a great place to live. It’s full of all that Southern charm you hear about, the people are friendly, the housing is relatively affordable, and you can be sure your kids will get a good education. The state also caters to sports fanatics with professional and collegiate teams that are at the top of their game. And then there’s all the natural beauty that can be found throughout the state, between the coastline, the mountains, and everything in between. It’s a nature lover’s paradise!
What is the smallest town in Georgia?
Edge Hill in Glascock County is the smallest incorporated city in the Peach State with a population of just 24 residents!
