Tignall, Georgia
Town · Population 498 · #390 in Georgia
About Tignall
Set in the northeastern part of Georgia, Tignall is a tiny community, home to 498 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Tignall holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.75 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 181 residents per square mile.
📰 Tignall News Today
- Peggy Jane Sale Obituary May 30, 2026 Berry Funeral Home & Crematory · May 30
- Carrol Emily Brannon Obituary (2026) - Tignall, GA - Hopkins Funeral Home - Washington Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Wilkes County triple-murder suspect pleads guilty WRDW · Mar 11
- Charles Bernard Heard Obituary May 23, 2026 Berry Funeral Home & Crematory · May 23
- Truck crashes into Dollar General store in Tignall, forcing temporary closure WRDW · Jan 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tignall Unique
- The only place in America named Tignall — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- 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.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tignall
- Nancy Hart Historical Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeTown
Population (2024)498
Rank in state#390 of 537
Land area2.75 sq mi
Density181/sq mi
Coordinates33.8670, -82.7421