Milledgeville, GA

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Milledgeville sits in central Georgia along the Oconee River, roughly 90 miles southeast of Atlanta and 30 miles northeast of Macon. The city enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, making it accessible year-round for visitors exploring Georgia's former capital. US Highway 441 serves as the main north-south corridor through Milledgeville, connecting directly to Dublin to the south and Madison to the north. State Route 49 runs east-west, linking the city to Macon via Interstate 16 to the west and providing access to smaller communities eastward. From Atlanta, drivers typically take Interstate 20 east to Exit 114, then follow US 441 south for about 25 miles. The route from Macon follows US 23 north or connects via State Route 49. Local traffic uses these same highways for daily commutes to nearby towns and rural areas within Baldwin County. Baldwin County Regional Airport sits just outside the city for private and charter flights, though most visitors arrive by car given Milledgeville's position between major metropolitan areas. Electric vehicle charging stations are available at several locations downtown and along the main highway corridors. The Georgia State Capitol building from 1807 still stands on the campus of Georgia College & State University, where you can walk through the same rooms where legislators once debated statehood and secession during Milledgeville's 61-year tenure as Georgia's capital.