Shannon
A community guide to Shannon in Georgia, the United States.
- Population
- 1,919 residents
- Region
- Georgia
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 34.3368, -85.0713
Visiting
Shannon welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Georgia, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Shannon are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Georgia. For travellers passing through the United States, Shannon provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Getting there
Reaching Shannon typically involves the regional road network of Georgia or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Shannon to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Georgia. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Shannon.
Geography and location
Shannon sits at approximate coordinates 34.3368 latitude and -85.0713 longitude within Georgia. The terrain and natural features around Shannon reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Georgia road network providing the principal routes in and out.