Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Historic squares, mountain foothills, and a slower southern pace at a fair price.
1. Dahlonega: Best overall
2. Blue Ridge: Best mountain town
3. Madison: Best historic town
4. Senoia: Best for Main Street charm
5. Thomasville: Best south-Georgia pick
6. Helen: Best themed town
7. Watkinsville: Best near a college town
8. Saint Marys: Best coastal small town
Beyond Atlanta, Georgia is full of charming small towns with historic squares, mild weather, and a low cost of living. From the north Georgia mountains to the coast, these are the small towns worth settling in. Here are the 8 best small towns in Georgia, ranked.