About Sparta
Sparta is a small town in central Georgia, home to 1,316 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Sparta holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 727 residents per square mile.
📰 Sparta News Today
- Overnight shooting at party in Sparta leaves 5 hospitalized, one in critical condition WGXA · Aug 17
- 5 injured, 1 critically, in overnight shooting at party in Sparta WRDW · Aug 16
- Overnight shooting at Georgia party leaves 5 hospitalized, one in critical condition WCIV · Aug 17
- Five wounded, 1 critical following shooting in Hancock County - The Union-Recorder The Union-Recorder · Aug 17
- Overnight shooting at Georgia party leaves 5 hospitalized, one in critical condition National Desk · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sparta Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Sparta — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sparta
- Pizza Plus — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sparta
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sparta
- Hancock Central High School
- Hancock Central Middle School
- Lewis Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,316
Rank in state#279 of 537
Land area1.81 sq mi
Density727/sq mi
Coordinates33.2779, -82.9698