Sumner Georgia Map

About Sumner, Georgia

Sumner is a locality in Worth County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 439. The population density is 101.3 people per km². Sumner is located at 31.5130°N, 83.7385°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 31789.

Sumner rests in the gentle embrace of Georgia's coastal plain, a landscape shaped by time and water. It lies 25.0 miles east of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 100°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-south-east of Sylvester. The land here falls away with a soft, almost imperceptible slope, hinting at the distant, unseen pull of the Gulf. Fields of cotton, their bolls like pale, unopened promises, stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air, while stands of Georgia pine rise with a quiet dignity, their needles sighing in the breeze. The sky above Sumner is a vast canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and bruised oranges of a coming storm, or the crystalline blue of a cloudless afternoon, imbuing the very light with a tangible warmth. This is a place where the air itself feels thick with the scent of pine sap and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to everything. The roots of Sumner run deep into the rich soil, a history tied to the fertile land that has sustained its people for generations. Once a vital hub for the timber industry, the scent of freshly cut pine still occasionally drifts on the air, a ghost of its past. Today, agriculture remains the lifeblood, with cotton and peanuts dominating the rolling fields, their harvests dictating the rhythm of the year. Local markets, their awnings a cheerful splash of color against the weathered wood, hum with the quiet exchange of goods, a testament to the enduring spirit of community. Sumner’s character is one of quiet resilience, a place where tradition and progress walk hand in hand, each respecting the other's space.

About This Sumner Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sumner, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sumner and Worth County.

Detailed location data for Sumner includes the ZIP code (31789), telephone area code (229), county seat of Worth County (Sylvester), and school district assignment (Worth 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 Sumner is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.