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Sylvania, Georgia
Sylvania is a city of 2,618 people in Screven County, Georgia, founded in 1790.
Why visit Sylvania
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Sylvania
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sylvania
Sylvania is a city in and the county seat of Screven County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,634 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Sylvania, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich
104 Mims Road, Sylvania
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
172 Waters Station Road, Sylvania
History
The area was inhabited for thousands of years by various cultures of indigenous peoples. By the time of European encounter, it was occupied by the Yuchi peoples, but some Creeks, the Uchee's allies, moved into the area during Colonial times.
The town of Sylvania was founded in 1790 by settlers migrating to the area after the American Revolutionary War. The word "Sylvania" comes from the Latin word sylvan or sylva which means "forest land" or "place in the woods."
Sylvania was part of the Black Belt of Georgia, developed for cultivation after the invention of the cotton gin made it easier to handle short-fiber cotton. Cotton was the most important commodity crop until late in the 19th century. Planters imported many enslaved African Americans to cultivate the crops. By 1830, the county was filled with people. The county seat was moved from Jacksonborough to Sylvania in 1847.
From the History section of Sylvania, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Sylvania
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 84°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 5.7 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 5.9 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Ford 4Se (11 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
Screven County has had 17 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)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport (TBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Millen 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Statesboro 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Waynesboro 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Guyton 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Twin City 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Springfield 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Metter 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Rincon 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Swainsboro 42 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Augusta-Richmond County 50 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sylvania city square at night, Sylvania, Ga. (8342826031), Boston Public Library, Public domain
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