Why visit Fort Valley
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Valley State University and Peach County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Fort Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fort Valley
Fort Valley is a city in and the county seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 8,780.
From the Wikipedia article Fort Valley, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Fort Valley State University
School · 1.6 mi
Public, historically-black university in Georgia, U.S.
1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley
Museums and landmarks3
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Peach County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
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Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes15
Tapatio
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
600 Vineville Street, Fort Valley
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Fried Green Tomatoes
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
205 Commercial Heights, Fort Valley
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Mi Ranchito
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
311 Vineville Street, Fort Valley
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
American Philly & Wings
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
209 Commercial Heights, Fort Valley
Mo-Sa 10:00-23:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
302 Commercial Heights, Fort Valley
Mo-Th 06:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:30
Captain D's
Fast food · Seafood · 0.6 mi
301 Vineville Street, Fort Valley
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.5 mi
201 North Camellia Boulevard, Fort Valley
Mo 10:00-23:00; Tu 10:00-19:00; We-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa...
Wendy's
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
309 Camellia Boulevard, Fort Valley
Mo-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:30-24:00
3 more on the map.
History
The town's name is a mystery, as it has never had a fort. Historians believe that the name was mistakenly changed in a transcription error when the post office was named; the area was originally thought to have been called Fox Valley.
Founded in 1836, Fort Valley was incorporated as a town in 1854 and as a city in 1907. In 1924 it was the designated seat of the newly formed Peach County.
Fort Valley was the backdrop for a Life feature story in the March 22, 1943, edition. The World War II-era story focused on the town's sponsoring of the "Ham and Egg Show," a contest held by African-American farmers to highlight ham and poultry production in Peach County, Georgia.
From the History section of Fort Valley, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship18
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
1537 US 341, Fort Valley
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Fort Valley
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warner Robins (16 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
Peach County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry-Houston County Airport (PXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Perry 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Byron 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Warner Robins 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Centerville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Macon-Bibb County 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Butler 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Cochran 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Forsyth 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Barnesville 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Americus 39 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
- City Hall in Fort Valley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA7 Connector EB end, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thomas Public Library, Fort Valley, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Fort Valley Fire Station 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire Station No 2, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Fort Valley Passenger Depot (SouthEast face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fred's, Church St., Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Valley Passenger Depot (South corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Valley Farmers Market, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fountain at Fort Valley Passenger Depot, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NS5089 and rr building in Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanging railroad signal above E Main St, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Valley water tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NS5089 in Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aaron's, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Austin Theatre, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Citi Trends, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fried Green Tomatoes, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Evans Building, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Subway, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Dollar General Market, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Gazebo along GA49, downtown Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Mako Bay Car Wash, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Christmas tree in Main St gazebo, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Valley street clock on W Main St, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 220 Building, W Main St, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- American Deli Philly and Wings, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Destiny Fitness, Fort Valley, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Hwy 49 Food Mart Marathon Gas, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Taco Bell, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- NB Commercial Heights Road Junction GA 49, Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC0
- Days Inn, Fort Valley, Mjrmtg, CC0
- Reindeer and sled at Fort Valley Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Valley Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 203 W Church St., Fort Valley, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peach County Courthouse, Fort Valley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patton Hall at Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia State Route 7 Connector Western terminus, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fountain on South block of 100 E Main St, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fountain on North block of 100 E Main St, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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