Waleska Georgia Map

About Waleska, Georgia

Waleska is a locality in Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 808. The population density is 173.4 people per km². Waleska is located at 34.3165°N, 84.5522°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30183.

Waleska rests in a quiet fold of Cherokee County, where the land begins to rise in earnest towards the foothills. It lies 6.5 miles north-north-west of Canton, GA (from Canton, GA: bearing 328°T), and is situated 9.4 miles east of Rydal. Here, the rolling terrain is a patchwork of dense woodlands, their emerald canopies occasionally broken by sun-drenched clearings and the cultivated geometry of farms. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of pine needles and damp soil, and the light, when it filters through the leaves, paints the forest floor in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. Small creeks, their waters cool and clear, meander through the landscape, their gentle murmur a constant, subtle soundtrack to the lives lived in this part of Georgia. The history of Waleska is tied to the agricultural heart of the region, a place where generations have worked the land, cultivating crops that have sustained the community. The local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, draws strength from its roots in farming and a burgeoning connection to the natural beauty that surrounds it. The presence of Reinhardt University adds a dynamic intellectual current to the town, a place where students from diverse backgrounds come to learn and grow, their presence a bright counterpoint to the enduring, unhurried pace of life. This distinct blend of enduring rural character and the vibrant energy of a learning institution gives Waleska its unique, enduring spirit.

About This Waleska Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waleska, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.316483, -84.552152. 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 Waleska and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Waleska includes the ZIP code (30183), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Cherokee County (Canton), and school district assignment (Cherokee 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 Waleska is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.