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Alma, Georgia

City · Population 3,362 · #188 in Georgia
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Alma is a city in and the county seat of Bacon County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,433..

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About Alma

Set in the southeastern part of Georgia, Alma is a small town with an estimated population of 3,362.

Alma holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 552 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Alma Unique

  • One of 11 places in the US named Alma — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Alma

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🏫 Schools in Alma

  • Bacon County Elementary School
  • Bacon County High School
  • Bacon County Middle School
  • Bacon County Primary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Bacon County Hospital · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,362
Rank in state#188 of 537
Land area6.09 sq mi
Density552/sq mi
Coordinates31.5433, -82.4756

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now79°F
ConditionsMostly Sunny
Wind7 to 14 mph

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