Shannon Georgia Map

About Shannon, Georgia

Shannon is a locality in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. Shannon is located at 33.4046°N, 84.4683°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30161.

Shannon unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich, red Georgia clay drinks deep from the humid air. It lies 7.4 miles east of Peachtree City, GA (from Peachtree City, GA: bearing 86°T), and is situated 3.1 miles south-south-west of Fayetteville. Fields, often a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards the hazy horizon, punctuated by stands of Georgia pine and the occasional gnarled oak, their branches reaching like weathered hands. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint perfume of honeysuckle that climbs lazily over weathered fences. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, a golden hour that lingers, softening the edges of the world and making the distant farmhouses glow like embers. The story of Shannon is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life. Its roots lie in the agricultural heart of Fayette County, with cotton and later corn forming the backbone of its economy for generations. Echoes of that past can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings, and in the enduring connection many residents feel to the land. While the agricultural sector remains important, a growing diversity in local businesses, from small workshops to service providers, now contributes to Shannon's steady, unhurried pulse, a testament to its ability to adapt while holding onto its fundamental character.

About This Shannon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shannon, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.40456, -84.46826. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shannon and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Shannon includes the ZIP code (30215), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Fayette County (Fayetteville), and school district assignment (Floyd County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shannon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.