Swainsboro, Georgia
City · Population 7,556 · #116 in Georgia
About Swainsboro
Swainsboro, GA is a close-knit town located in eastern Georgia counting 7,556 people who proudly call it home.
Swainsboro holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 12.58 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 601 residents per square mile.
📰 Swainsboro News Today
- Patricia A. "Poochie" Byrd Obituary | Mosley's Funeral Home | Swainsboro, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Swainsboro Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Carolyn Tillman Habersham Obituary Jul 8, 2026 Chapman Funeral Home | Swainsboro, GA · Jul 8
- Protest planned after Swainsboro shooting conviction - WSAV-TV WSAV-TV · Feb 16
- William F. "Bill" DeVane Obituary Apr 15, 2026 Chapman Funeral Home | Swainsboro, GA · Apr 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Swainsboro Unique
- The only place in America named Swainsboro — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,556.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Swainsboro
- Ware's Barbecue — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Swainsboro
- Yam Grandy State Park reviews ★
- Boneyard Pavillion reviews ★
- Butterfly Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Harmon Park reviews ★
- Luck Gambrell Park reviews ★
- Swainsboro Recreation Dept reviews ★
- Swainsboro chamber of commerce patriot park reviews ★
- Vann Community Park reviews ★
- Veterans and First Responders Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Swainsboro
- Swainsboro Elementary School
- Swainsboro High School
- Swainsboro Middle School
- Swainsboro Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Emanuel Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,556
Rank in state#116 of 537
Land area12.58 sq mi
Density601/sq mi
Coordinates32.5856, -82.3348