Why visit Bemiss
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 9 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Boundless Playground and Freedom Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Bemiss
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bemiss
Bemiss is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in northern Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. It is on Georgia State Route 125, 8 miles (13 km) north of the center of Valdosta, the county seat.
From the Wikipedia article Bemiss, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Boundless Playground
Playground · 2.2 mi
A boundless playground where children of all abilities can play together.
Restaurants and cafes9
The Green Bean Roastery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
4624 Bemiss Road, Valdosta
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
Pizza Quick
Fast food · Pizza · 2.6 mi
4165 Bemiss Road, Valdosta
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
J. Donald & Laurelle Lee Family Foundation Concessions Building
Fast food · 2.2 mi
Churches and places of worship9
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Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Bemiss
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 43°F | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 6.4 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 5.1 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Valdosta 2 S (9 mi away), rain and snow from Valdosta 2.8 Nnw, 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
Lowndes County has had 14 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
Moody Air Force Base (VAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Valdosta 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Adel 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Madison 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
- Jasper 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Moultrie 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Tifton 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Greenville 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Thomasville 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Douglas 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Live Oak 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- NB Bemiss Rd W2-2R Cindy St Ext dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Citgo, 4952 Bemiss Rd., Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NB Bemiss Rd at Lori St intersection dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC0
- NB Bemiss Rd Traffic light ahead dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- NB Bemiss Rd GA125 N reassurance marker dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- NB Bemiss Rd Crossroad (right) Old Bemiss Rd dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC0
- NB Bemiss Rd Truck U Turn dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Liberty Gas, Bemiss Rd., Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NB Bemiss Rd Crossroad (left) Cat Creek Rd dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- NB Bemiss Rd MM 4 dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Dollar Tree, Bemiss Rd, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Subway Restaurant, Bemiss Rd, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB Bemiss Rd W10-2R dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- NB Bemiss Rd at Studstill Rd intersection dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Pizza Hut, 4443 Bemiss Rd, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Fred's, Bemiss Rd., Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NB Bemiss Rd at Davidson Rd intersection dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC0
- INSTAX MINI 26, LaneXYZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dollar General, Pine Grove Road, Lowndes County, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Grand Bay (Georgia), LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area boardwalk looking down from Kinderlou Tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area Kinderlou Tower plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area boardwalk 05, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Pine Grove Elementary School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Grove Community Baptist Church, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Christian Academy, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pine Grove Primary School plaque, now Highland Christian Academy, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Domino's Pizza, GA 125, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shark Bay Car Wash, Lowndes County, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Family Dollar, GA 125, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Subway, GA 125, Lowndes County, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area boardwalk 01, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area classroom, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area Robert Patten Wetland Education Center, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grand Bay Wetlands Management Area picnic shelter, tables, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tractor Supply Company, GA125, Lowndes County, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
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