8 Sleepy Small Towns In Georgia Where Things Never Seem To Change

Georgia's large cities are great: nothing can compare to the array of shops and restaurants, not to mention the rich culture, that you'll find in places like Macon, Savannah, or Atlanta. Even so, for many Georgians, the Peach State's small towns are what make us special. Whether they're nestled away in our northern mountains or down in our agricultural southern regions, these timeless places feel like a trip into the past. Here are a few of our favorite small towns in Georgia:

1. Madison

We've featured Madison before in our Small Town Getaways series, and it really is one of the best small towns in Georgia. The city is the county seat of Morgan County and has a population of just under 5,000, with tons of history and some delicious restaurants.

2. Plains

Plains, GA is most famous as the home of President Jimmy Carter. If you're a fan of history, you'll find a lot to love here, as Plains is home to the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park. The park includes Carter's high school, his boyhood home, and several other sites. Plains is home to around 550 people.

3. Washington

Washington is one of our favorite historic small towns in Georgia. Though the town's population is only around 4,000, the town is simply teeming with history. It was actually once the Georgia state capital during the Revolutionary War! There are tons of well-preserved buildings here that make this a wonderful spot for a day trip.

4. Boston

Boston, GA is home to just over 1,000 people. It's a quiet town in southwest Georgia that's not too far from the state line with Florida. This place feels utterly timeless, with a charming Main Street that feels so quintessentially old school Southern. The town is also the smallest in the country to have a Carnegie Library.

5. Cave Spring

Cave Spring is located just south of Rome in northwest Georgia, and it's one of our favorite small towns to visit in the summer. This town is small, with a population of just over 1,000, but it's home to a cave and limestone spring that's perfect for taking a dip.

6. Americus

With a population of 16,000, Americus is significantly larger than most of the small towns in Georgia on this list, but we couldn't help but include it. It's such a charming place that feels so much smaller than it is. The Main Street area here is so adorable, and you'll find plenty of cute boutique shops and restaurants to check out.

7. Clayton

Clayton is a small mountain town with a population of under 3,000. It's got a ton of history and there are many things to do in Clayton, GA, particularly in the fall. There are plenty of beautiful waterfall trails in this area if you enjoy exploring the outdoors.

8. Winterville

Winterville is a suburb of Athens that's one of the most peaceful towns in Georgia. The village has a population of just over 1,100 and has tons of culture and plenty of great outdoor attractions.

Obviously, we could've extended this list just about indefinitely! Did we miss your favorite small town in Georgia? Share yours in the comments!