Why visit Alma
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bacon Theatre, Alma Depot and Bacon County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Alma
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alma
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.
From the Wikipedia article Alma, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Alma Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic site in Alma, Georgia
Bacon County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Alma, United States of America
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Bacon County Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Rabinowitz Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Commercial building in Alma, Georgia, U.S.
Restaurants and cafes7
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
928 South Pierce Street, Alma
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-10:00
Where to stay1
History
Alma was founded in 1900 as a stop on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. It was incorporated as a city in 1906 and designated seat of the newly formed Bacon County in 1914.
There are two theories about the origin of the name of the town. The first is that it was named for the wife of a traveling salesmen, Alma Sheridan; the other is that it was named for the initial letter of the four state capitals Georgia has had: Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville, and Atlanta.
There are four sites in Alma listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Alma Depot, Bacon County Courthouse, Bacon County School, and the Rabinowitz Building.
From the History section of Alma, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship20
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Alma
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 62°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 46°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alma Bacon Co Ap 72316 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bacon County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Nicholls 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Baxley 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Satilla 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Graham 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Blackshear 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Douglas 23 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Waycross 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Alamo 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Vidalia 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hinesville 54 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alma Exchange Bank and Trust US23 c, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Depot, Alma, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alma Post Office plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Post Office geodetic survey marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Depot (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Depot (Southeast corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon County Courthouse, Alma City services face, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Bacon County Fire Station, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Exchange Bank and Trust, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First National Bank, Alma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Telephone Company, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rabinowitz Building, Alma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Police Department (Northwest corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial Park (Alma), dedication memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Board of Elections, Alma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Alma Times, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gibson McDonald Furniture, Alma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Distribution South, Alma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Water Tower, Progress Rd, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alma Hotel, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial Park (Alma), war memorial West face, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon County Courthouse, Alma, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alma Schoolhouse, Alma, GA, USA, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon Lodge No 56 F & AM corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon Lodge No 56 F & AM, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goldwasser Park memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War memorials in front of Bacon County Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA4 Alternate at 12th St, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon County Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon County historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Doctor William Walter Sharpe III memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon County Historical Society, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goldwasser Park gazebo, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goldwasser Park ampitheater, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bennett Garden fountain, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bennett Garden plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon Theater (Northwest corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 12th St WB and Church St intersection, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bacon Theater (North face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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