Bacon County

Bacon County is an administrative division in southeastern Georgia where Alma serves as the county seat and government center. The landscape consists of rural areas with farmland and forests typical of the southeastern coastal plain region.

This administrative division was established in 1914, taking its name from U.S. Senator Augustus O. Bacon. Its creation involved reorganizing land from three neighboring counties to form the new governmental unit.

The Blueberry Festival brings the community together each spring to celebrate local agriculture and regional identity through food, music, and crafts. This gathering reflects how deeply farming traditions shape daily life and social connections in the area.

The administrative offices are located in Alma at the courthouse building and handle all county services and inquiries. Contact the office in advance if you need specific information or assistance with county matters.

The county seat Alma has a name formed from the first letters of Georgia's former capital cities across different periods of the state's history. This unusual naming origin reflects a thoughtful connection to the region's governmental past.

GPS coordinates: 31.55555,-82.44426

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30