About Sumner
Sumner is a tiny community in southern Georgia counting 433 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Sumner is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 245 residents per square mile.
📰 Sumner News Today
- Tony Sumner Obituary (2026) - Irwin County, GA - Paulk Funeral Home - Ocilla Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- John "Charles" Sumner Obituary Feb 15, 2026 Music Funeral Services · Feb 15
- Georgia ACP establishes rural care award in School of Medicine dean’s name den.mercer.edu · Nov 18
- Governor Kemp Picks Sumner for Ogeechee Circuit District Attorney Vacancy The Georgia Virtue · Aug 4
- Richard "Ricky" Henry Taylor, IV. Obituary Jun 23, 2026 Mathews Funeral Home · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sumner Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Sumner — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeTown
Population (2024)433
Rank in state#409 of 537
Land area1.77 sq mi
Density245/sq mi
Coordinates31.5103, -83.7368