Why visit Thomaston
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ritz Theatre and Upson County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Thomaston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Thomaston
Thomaston is a city in and the county seat of Upson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 9,816 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Thomaston, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Atlanta - Sandy Springs (GA) - Gainesville (GA) - Alabama (partial) CSA.
From the Wikipedia article Thomaston, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
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Upson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Upson County, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes12
Burger King
Fast food · Burger
313 North Center Street, Thomaston
Mo-Th 06:00-11:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.3 mi
1078 Highway 19 North, Thomaston
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.6 mi
1112 Highway 19 North, Thomaston
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
History
Thomaston was incorporated on January 1, 1825, and designated as the seat of Upson County. The town was named for General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812.
From the History section of Thomaston, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship26
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.4 mi
400 East County Road, Thomaston
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare3
Map of Thomaston
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 36°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 69°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Thomaston 4Se (4 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
Upson County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Callaway Gardens-Harris County Airport (PIM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Hannahs Mill 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Barnesville 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Manchester 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Roberta 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Griffin 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Forsyth 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Butler 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Greenville 25 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- East Griffin 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Experiment 27 mi north, about 44 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
- Upsom County Georgia Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Upson County Courthouse (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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