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Homer, Georgia
Homer is a town of 1,892 people in Banks County, Georgia, founded in 1858.
Why visit Homer
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 3 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Old Banks County Courthouse and M60.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Homer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Homer
Homer is a town in Banks County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Homer had a population of 1,264. The town is the county seat of Banks County.
From the Wikipedia article Homer, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Old Banks County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Homer, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Churches and places of worship7
Gas and EV charging1
History
The community was named after Homer Jackson, a pioneer citizen. Homer was founded in 1858 as seat for the newly established Banks County. Homer was incorporated as a town in 1859, and its first courthouse was built in 1863.
From the History section of Homer, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Homer
20 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 (5 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
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Commerce 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Baldwin 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Cornelia 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Mount Airy 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Jefferson 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Pendergrass 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Nicholson 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Demorest 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Gainesville 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Toccoa 19 mi northeast, about 31 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
- HomerGeorgiaDownTownMainStreet, Richard Chambers, Public domain
- Banks County Courthouse (Homer, Georgia), Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Former Banks County Jail, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Banks County Board of Education, Banks County Board of Education (Technology Department), Public domain
- Banks County Elementary School, Banks County Board of Education (Technology Department), Public domain
- BCPS, Banks County School System, Public domain
- Banks County Primary School, Banks County Board of Education (Technology Department), Public domain
- Banks County Middle School, Banks County Board of Education (Technology Department), Public domain
- NB GA15 US441 Traffic light ahead GA51, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 Road junction GA51, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 East West GA51 arrows, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 at GA51 Intersection, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 MM 7, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 at GA51 Intersection, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 MM 8, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Hudson River bridge, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 MM 6, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 MM 7, Banks County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 MM 6, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 Crossroad McCoy Bridge Road, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 Hudson River bridge, Banks County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Road junction GA51, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 School Speed Limit 55, Banks County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Traffic light ahead GA51, Banks County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA15 US441 Crossroad English Road, Banks County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Banks County High School, Banks County Board of Education (Technology Department), Public domain
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