Madison, Georgia
Madison is a city of 4,864 people in Morgan County, Georgia, founded in 1809.
Why visit Madison
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 25 places to eat and 7 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bonar Hall and Madison Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Madison
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Madison
Madison is a city in Morgan County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs combined statistical area. The population was 4,447 at the 2020 census, up from 3,979 in 2010. The city is the county seat of Morgan County and the site of the Morgan County Courthouse.
From the Wikipedia article Madison, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Bonar Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Madison Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Madison, Georgia
Manning Gin Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic farmstead near Bethlehem, Georgia, United States
Wilson–Finney–Land House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Madison Museum of Fine Art
Museum · 1.2 mi
Art museum, sculpture garden in Madison, Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes25
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 1.2 mi
1840 Eatonton Highway, Madison
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00, Su 06:00-22:00
13 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Madison
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 2.7 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 52°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watkinsville 5 Sse 74006 (15 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
Morgan 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)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Social Circle 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Greensboro 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Eatonton 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Watkinsville 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Monroe 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Covington 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Monticello 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Oxford 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Porterdale 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Athens-Clarke County 26 mi north, about 42 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
- Morgan County Georgia Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- NB GA24 US129-441 Bypass MM 1, Madison dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 Bypass Speed checked by Detection Devices Madison city limit, Madison dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB BUS US129-441 Madison city limit, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Morgan County Courthouse, Madison, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madison Historic District, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB GA24 US129-441 Overhead lane signs US129 441 shields, Madison dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- JeffDavisHwy-Madison-GA, Eoghanacht, CC0
- N. Main Street - Madison, GA, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front View of Wilson-Finney-Land House, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia Tomato Hornworm 8 19 2025, KelleyA-99, CC BY 4.0
- Front View of Bonar Hall, Cynthia Jennings, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thurleston, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nathan Bennett House, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 26-03-007-marker, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-130-dining-room, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-066-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-142-dining-room, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-023-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-045-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-001-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-034-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-078-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-163-parlor, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-012-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-097-hallway, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-109-hallway, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-209-hallway, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-054-desk, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-152-dining-room, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-088-bedroom, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-119-hallway, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-187-desk, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-219-hallway, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-197-room, Dsdugan, CC0
- 24-03-173-parlor, Dsdugan, CC0
- NB GA24 US129-441 Bypass Crossroad Bethany Road, Morgan County dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
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