Why visit Swainsboro
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Emanuel County Courthouse and Sheriff Department and James Coleman House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Swainsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Swainsboro
Swainsboro is a city in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 7,425. The city is the county seat of Emanuel County.
From the Wikipedia article Swainsboro, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Emanuel County Courthouse and Sheriff Department
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Prison in Swainsboro, United States of America
James Coleman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in Swainsboro, Georgia
Swainsboro Light and Water Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Power station and water treatment plant in Swainsboro, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay1
History
In 1822, the Georgia state legislature established "Swainsborough" as the seat of Emanuel County. The town was named in recognition of Stephen Swain, the state senator who introduced the bill for the county's creation in 1812. The town's name was changed to "Paris" at its incorporation on February 18, 1854, but three years later reverted to its current name, Swainsboro.
From the History section of Swainsboro, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Swainsboro
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 35°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 84°F | 58°F | 3.2 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 66°F | 5.3 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 41°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kite (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
Emanuel County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (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
Vidalia Regional Airport (VDI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Metter 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Soperton 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Vidalia 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Lyons 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Millen 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Louisville 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- East Dublin 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Mount Vernon 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Statesboro 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Dublin 35 mi west, about 56 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
- 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
- US Courthouse, Swainsboro, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY 3.0
- James Coleman House, Swainsboro, GA, US, Judson McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Light and Water Plant, Swainsboro, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1951. Emanuel County Courthouse, CaptainStegge, CC BY-SA 4.0
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