About Chester
Set in the central part of Georgia, Chester is a small town, home to 1,479 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Chester is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,681 residents per square mile.
📰 Chester News Today
- Benjamin "Bennie" Chester - View Obituary & Service Information Flanigan Funeral Home · Apr 6
- Auburn University appoints Timothy M. Chester as vice president for information technology and chief information officer wire.auburn.edu · May 27
- ‘Elaborate scheme.’ Georgia man gets prison time in $1.3M Manatee County scam Bradenton Herald · Jun 9
- Obituary for Ronnie Lee Rowland Townsend Brothers Funeral Home · Jun 25
- Chester Boice Allen III Obituary (2026) - Newnan, GA - Leaf Cremation of Georgia - Acworth Legacy obituary · Jul 30
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What Makes Chester Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Chester — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,479
Rank in state#273 of 537
Land area0.88 sq mi
Density1,681/sq mi
Coordinates32.3944, -83.1557