Canon, Georgia
City · Population 705 · #354 in Georgia
About Canon
Canon, GA is a tiny community located in northern Georgia, home to 705 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Canon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.12 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 226 residents per square mile.
📰 Canon News Today
- Georgia man surrenders after assault, 5-hour SWAT standoff WJCL · Apr 13
- Mr. Lucas Jim Hendrix Obituary (2026) - Canon, GA - Pruitt Funeral Home - Royston Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Armed suspect surrenders after hours-long standoff in Franklin County Now Georgia · Apr 13
- GBI arrests 16 connected to large-scale drug trafficking organization atlantanewsfirst.com · Mar 5
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Canon, Georgia 30520 The Weather Channel · Mar 23
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What Makes Canon Unique
- The only place in America named Canon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)705
Rank in state#354 of 537
Land area3.12 sq mi
Density226/sq mi
Coordinates34.3417, -83.1118