About Nelson
Nelson, GA is a small town located in northwestern Georgia with an estimated population of 1,171.
Nelson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 727 residents per square mile.
📰 Nelson News Today
- Keenan Nelson - Georgia State Panthers Safety espn.com · Aug 13
- Marsena Chere Nelson Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Obituary for Nelson Hicks Memorial Park Funeral Homes · Aug 10
- Have you seen these 'Muffler Men' around Georgia? - WSB-TV WSB-TV · Aug 10
- Richmond Hill's Brad Dixon among recent Kemp judicial appointments Savannah Morning News · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nelson Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Nelson — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nelson
- Huddle House — diner
- Waffle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gibbs Gardens · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nelson
- Big Canoe Playfield Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Nelson
- Tate Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,171
Rank in state#288 of 537
Land area1.61 sq mi
Density727/sq mi
Coordinates34.3765, -84.3690