Yonah, Georgia

Yonah is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in White County, Georgia, United States. It first appeared as a CDP in the 2010 census. Its population was 657 as of the 2020 census. Georgia State Route 75 passes through the community.

History
Yonah is a name derived from the Cherokee language meaning "bear". Among the locals, Yonah is said to be pronounced as a southern way of saying "You’re on a", so Yonah Mountain  sounds like "You’re on a mountain".

Demographics
Yonah first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 United States Census.