Why visit Commerce
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Commerce Cinemas, Governor L. G. Hardman House and New Salem Covered Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Commerce
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Commerce
Commerce is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, 70 miles (110 km) northeast of Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,387.
From the Wikipedia article Commerce, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Governor L. G. Hardman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
New Salem Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Covered bridge in Banks County, Georgia
Seaborn M. Shankle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Commerce, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes40
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.7 mi
Steakhouse
412 Pottery Factory Dr, Commerce
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
La Hacienda
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.9 mi
173 Steven Tanger Boulevard, Commerce
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Ruby Tuesday
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
167 Steven Tanger Boulevard, Commerce
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Seoul Garden
Restaurant · Korean · 2.7 mi
Korean Restaurant
107 Pottery Factory Dr, Commerce
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
28 more on the map.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship14
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.0 mi
1003 Ila Road, Commerce
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries10
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
School · 5.0 mi
1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce
Healthcare2
Map of Commerce
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 4.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Commerce 4 Nnw (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
Jackson County has had 12 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)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Barrow County Airport (WDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Jefferson 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Arcade 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Baldwin 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Bogart 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Gainesville 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Winder 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Braselton 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Auburn 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Flowery Branch 25 mi west, about 41 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
- Front of Commerce High School, TarheelBornBred, CC0
- Commerce High School, TarheelBornBred, CC0
- Historic Downtown Commerce, CommerceMain, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Crossroad W.E. King Road, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 MM 15, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 MM 15, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Road junction GA326, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 MM 16, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 at GA59 Intersection, Commerce dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 at GA59 Intersection, Commerce dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 GA326 East West, Commerce dashcam, Michael River, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 Overhead reassurance markers left turn only, Commerce dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Overhead signage GA59 left GA15 US441 reassurance GA15 Alt US441 Bus right, Commerce dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Commerce, Jackson County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 Road junction GA326, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 MM 14, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 MM 14, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Road junction GA98, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 GA98 East West, Commerce dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Road junction US441 Bus, Jackson County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Side road Mt. Olive Road, Jackson County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Side road Steve Reynolds Industrial Parkway, Jackson County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 Jackson County, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 at Dallas Drive Intersection, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Jackson County, GA, USA - panoramio, Seko Naotomo, CC BY 3.0
- Jackson County, GA, USA - panoramio (2), Seko Naotomo, CC BY 3.0
- Jackson County, GA, USA - panoramio (1), Seko Naotomo, CC BY 3.0
- NB GA15 US441 at Pottery Factory Drive Intersection, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 at Pottery Factory Drive Intersection, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Travel America Amoco, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Bojangle's, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB GA15 US441 at I85 North entrance traffic light, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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