Richland, Georgia

Richland is a city in Stewart County, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,370.

History
The community took its name from the local Richland Baptist Church, the name of which most likely is a transfer from Richland, South Carolina, the native home of a large share of the first settlers. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Richland in 1889.

Geography
Richland is located along U.S. Route 280 and Georgia State Route 520 (known as South Georgia Parkway). U.S. Route 280 and Georgia 520 lead northwest 36 mi to Columbus. The two highways separate in the city, with U.S. Route 280 leading east 29 mi to Americus and Georgia 520 leading southeast 52 mi to Albany.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 sqmi, of which 4.2 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi (0.48%) is water.

Demographics
At the 2020 census, its population was 1,370.

Notable people

 * Birthplace of Lillian Gordy Carter, mother of former president of the United States Jimmy Carter
 * Jarvis Jones, Retired NFL linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers
 * Steve Sanders, child actor and vocalist for Oak Ridge Boys