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Cary, Georgia
Cary, Georgia is located in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cary, Georgia
Cary, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cary, Georgia is located in the United States
Cary, Georgia
Cary, Georgia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Georgia
County Bleckley
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
31014
Area code(s) 478
GNIS feature ID 312398

Cary is a small, quiet community in Bleckley County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county area.

Discovering Cary, Georgia

Cary is located where Georgia Highway 112 meets three local county roads. This makes it a crossroads for travelers in the area.

How Did Cary Get Its Name?

The name "Cary" has an interesting origin. It comes from a local church called Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. The name "Cary" was created by taking the first two letters ("Ca") and the last two letters ("ry") from "Calvary."

What Can You Find in Cary?

While Cary is a small community, it does have a few features. There is a small neighborhood called Cotton Ridge. You can find several houses along the main highway here. There is also a home located right in front of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

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