Sylvester, Georgia
Sylvester is a city of 5,489 people in Worth County, Georgia, founded in 1893.
Why visit Sylvester
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Sylvester Commercial Historic District and Possum Poke.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Sylvester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sylvester
Sylvester is the county seat of Worth County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,644 in 2020. The city is the county seat and business center of Worth County and is claimed to be the Peanut Capital of the World due to its peanut production.
From the Wikipedia article Sylvester, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Sylvester Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Possum Poke
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Poulan Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic library in Poulan, Georgia, United States
U.S. Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic former post office in Sylvester, Georgia, USA
Worth County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Georgia, United States
Sylvester Local News
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
KuntryBoy BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.4 mi
305 West Railroad Street, Sylvester
We-Fr 11:30-16:00; Sa-Su 00:00-17:00
Where to stay1
History
Sylvester was platted in 1893. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Sylvester as a town in 1898.
From the History section of Sylvester, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare2
Phoebe Family Medicine - Sylvester
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1014 West Franklin Street, Sylvester
Map of Sylvester
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 4.4 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 5.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 85°F | 61°F | 2.5 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 5.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 39°F | 4.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashburn 3 Ene (17 mi away), rain and snow from Sylvester 5.5 Wsw, 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
Worth County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sylvester Airport (SYV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Sycamore 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Ashburn 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Putney 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Tifton 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Albany 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Unionville 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Moultrie 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Leesburg 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Cordele 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Camilla 30 mi southwest, about 48 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
- Sylvester City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Over the road Christmas decorations, US82 Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Giant snowman, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Giant Santa, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Giant Chandelier, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Over the road Christmas decorations, US82 Sylvester 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US82WB, Sylvester, GA33 intersection, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Fountain and train engine, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walgreens, US 82, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson Davis Highway monument, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tennis courts, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvester Banking Company, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sylvester Caboose, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lifelight crew memorial, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Picnic shelter, T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worth County EMA Fire Rescue, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvester House, 101 E Pope, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office - Sylvester, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carroll's Sausage & Country Store, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Advance Auto Parts, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fire Department, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KFC, Taco Bell, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvester, Fire Department Plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvester City Hall 2024, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Sylvester, Enel X electric vehicle car charger, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- C.W. Hill House, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 3 Squares Diner, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvester Train Depot 2024, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Carlton's Restaurant, Sylvester, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvester Commercial Historic District, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Welcome to Possum Poke, Poulan, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poulan Library, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Worth County Georgia Courthouse, John Trainor, CC BY 2.0
- Margaret Jones Public Library, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Worth County Courthouse Annex, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Worth County War Memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Worth County Courthouse, (east face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Worth County Courthouse, (south face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Signage in Front, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Worth Lodge No194 F&AM, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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