About Alma
Set in the southeastern part of Georgia, Alma is a small town with an estimated population of 3,362.
Alma holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 552 residents per square mile.
📰 Alma News Today
- Schedule - Bacon County Raiders (Alma, GA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 16
- Audrey Varnadore Obituary (2026) - Alma, GA - Crosby Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Nicholls man leaves following alleged domestic incident, apprehended in Alma Douglas Now · Aug 14
- Law enforcement presence reported in Alma tied to federal investigation WTOC · May 20
- Action-thriller film to shoot in Alma WALB · Jun 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alma Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Alma — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alma
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Alma
- Bacon County Elementary School
- Bacon County High School
- Bacon County Middle School
- Bacon County Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Bacon County Hospital · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,362
Rank in state#188 of 537
Land area6.09 sq mi
Density552/sq mi
Coordinates31.5433, -82.4756