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Greenough, Georgia
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Country United States
State Georgia
County Mitchell
Elevation
292 ft (89 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31730
Area code(s) 229
GNIS feature ID 326307

Greenough is a small, quiet place in the state of Georgia, USA. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a collection of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county, in this case, Mitchell County, Georgia.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate government like a city or town. Instead, the local county government takes care of things like roads, police, and fire services. Greenough is one of these communities, located within Mitchell County.

Greenough's Location

Greenough is found in the southern part of Georgia. It sits where several roads meet. These roads include GA 112, Stage Coach Road, Tuton Road, and Greenough Road. Palm Road is also nearby, adding to the local network of roads.

Elevation and Maps

The land in Greenough is about 292 feet (around 89 meters) above sea level. You can find Greenough on the Sale City U.S. Geological Survey Map. This map helps people see the area's features, like its hills and roads.

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