Baldwin, Georgia
Baldwin is a city of 4,000 people in Banks County, Georgia, founded in 1896.
Why visit Baldwin
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Chenocetah Fire Tower.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Baldwin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Baldwin
Baldwin is a city in Banks and Habersham counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, Baldwin had a population of 3,629.
From the Wikipedia article Baldwin, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Chenocetah Fire Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic fire tower in Cornelia, Georgia, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.3 mi
501 East Charlie Davis Road, Alto
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi
1082 Level Grove Road, Cornelia
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Where to stay3
History
Baldwin was incorporated by an act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 17, 1896. The city was named in honor of Joseph A. Baldwin, a railroad official.
From the History section of Baldwin, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Demorest Elementary School
School · 5.7 mi
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy, Demorest
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
School · 5.9 mi
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy, Demorest
Healthcare1
Map of Baldwin
40 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 39°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cornelia (3 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
Banks County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toccoa Airport (TOC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Gainesville 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Jefferson 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Arcade 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Braselton 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Flowery Branch 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Winder 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Buford 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Auburn 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Sugar Hill 38 mi southwest, about 1 h 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
- Baldwin, Georgia City Hall, Thomson200, CC0
- NW Duncan Bridge Road at B.C. Grant Road Intersection, Baldwin, Habersham County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 at Industrial Boulevard Intersection, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 MM 1, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 GA105 MM 19, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 GA105 Banks County, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 GA105 Steep grade, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 GA105 US441 Crossroad Stonepile Street Smokerise Drive, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Baldwin, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 GA105 US441 Side road Old Hwy 441, Baldwin dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 GA105 US441 Baldwin, Banks County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Georgia GA384 SB end, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Airport Road - panoramio (13), Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Storefronts - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Alto City Hall - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- SB US441 GA15 at Level Grove Road Intersection, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Georgia US23sb Hall County limit, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Overhead road signs West GA15 Connector turn right, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NW GA384 Side road Charlie Davis Road, Habersham County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182515634), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5181913987), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5181912939), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5181913685), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5181914435), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182515738), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182514160), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5181914251), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182515058), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182514722), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5181914605), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182514314), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pueraria montana lobata (5182514480), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NW GA384 MM 1, Habersham County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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