Thomaston, Georgia
City · Population 9,850 · #102 in Georgia
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About Thomaston
Thomaston is a close-knit town in western Georgia with an estimated population of 9,850.
Thomaston holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,032 residents per square mile.
📰 Thomaston News Today
- Georgia Lottery player wins $3 million on a scratch-off ticket 11Alive.com · Aug 10
- Mrs. Betty Sue Cochran Hill Obituary (2026) - Thomaston, GA - Fletcher-Day Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Georgia district lifts lockdown at all schools following potential threat - WSB-TV WSB-TV · Aug 6
- Thomaston-Upson Schools placed on lockdown after person falsely claimed to have gun inside school, sheriff says 13WMAZ · Aug 6
- Hoax 911 call about weapon leads to lockdown of all Thomaston-Upson Schools, officials say CBS News · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thomaston Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Thomaston — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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 9,850.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thomaston
- Chili's — tex-mex
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Thomaston
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Thomaston
- Upson-Lee Elementary School
- Upson-Lee High School
- Upson-Lee Middle School
- Upson-Lee Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Upson Regional Medical Center ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)9,850
Rank in state#102 of 537
Land area9.54 sq mi
Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates32.8917, -84.3267