# Georgia State Route 49
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{{Short description|State highway in Georgia, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=May 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox road
|state=GA
|type=SR
|route=49
|map={{maplink-road|from=Georgia State Route 49.map}}
|map_custom=yes
|map_notes=Georgia State Route 49 highlighted in red
|length_mi=122.8
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|established=
|direction_a=Southwest
|direction_b=Northeast
|terminus_a={{jct|state=GA|SR|45}} north of [Dawson](/source/Dawson%2C_Georgia)
|junction={{plainlist|
*{{jct|state=GA|US|19|SR|3|SR|30}} in Americus
*{{jct|state=GA|I|75|SR|540}} in [Byron](/source/Byron%2C_Georgia)
*{{jct|state=GA|US|41|SR|11}} northeast of Byron
*{{jct|state=GA|US|80|SR|22}} in [Macon](/source/Macon%2C_Georgia)
*{{jct|state=GA|US|80|US|129|SR|11}} in Macon
*{{jct|state=GA|US|23|US|129|SR|11|SR|87}} in Macon
*{{jct|state=GA|I|16|SR|540}} in Macon
*{{jct|state=GA|US|23|SR|19}} in Macon
}}
|terminus_b={{jct|state=GA|SR|22|SR|24}} in Milledgeville
|counties=[Terrell](/source/Terrell_County%2C_Georgia), [Sumter](/source/Sumter_County%2C_Georgia), [Macon](/source/Macon_County%2C_Georgia), [Peach](/source/Peach_County%2C_Georgia), [Houston](/source/Houston_County%2C_Georgia), [Bibb](/source/Bibb_County%2C_Georgia), [Jones](/source/Jones_County%2C_Georgia), [Baldwin](/source/Baldwin_County%2C_Georgia)
|previous_type=SR
|previous_route=48
|next_type=SR
|next_route=50
}}
'''State Route 49''' ('''SR 49''') is a {{convert|122.8|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} [state highway](/source/State_highway_(US)) that travels southwest-to-northeast through portions of [Terrell](/source/Terrell_County%2C_Georgia), [Sumter](/source/Sumter_County%2C_Georgia), [Macon](/source/Macon_County%2C_Georgia), [Peach](/source/Peach_County%2C_Georgia), [Houston](/source/Houston_County%2C_Georgia), [Bibb](/source/Bibb_County%2C_Georgia), [Jones](/source/Jones_County%2C_Georgia), and [Baldwin](/source/Baldwin_County%2C_Georgia) [counties](/source/County_(United_States)), mainly in the [central part](/source/Central_Georgia) of the U.S. state of [Georgia](/source/Georgia_(U.S._state)). The highway connects [SR 45](/source/Georgia_State_Route_45) north of [Dawson](/source/Dawson%2C_Georgia) to [SR 22](/source/Georgia_State_Route_22)/[SR 24](/source/Georgia_State_Route_24) in [Milledgeville](/source/Milledgeville%2C_Georgia).
The segment from [Fort Valley](/source/Fort_Valley%2C_Georgia) to [Byron](/source/Byron%2C_Georgia) is part of the [Fall Line Freeway](/source/Fall_Line_Freeway), a highway that connects [Columbus](/source/Columbus%2C_Georgia) to [Augusta](/source/Augusta%2C_Georgia). It may also be incorporated into the proposed eastern extension of [Interstate 14](/source/Interstate_14_in_Georgia) (I-14), which is currently entirely in [Central Texas](/source/Central_Texas), and may be extended into Augusta.
==Route description==
SR 49 begins at an [intersection](/source/Intersection_(road)) with [SR 45](/source/Georgia_State_Route_45) (Plains Highway) at a point about {{convert|5.6|mi|km}} north of [Dawson](/source/Dawson%2C_Georgia), in Terrell County. It heads to the northeast and crosses over [Kinchafoonee Creek](/source/Kinchafoonee_Creek) into Sumter County. The highway continues to the northeast. It passes through rural areas of the county and crosses an intersection with [SR 308](/source/Georgia_State_Route_308), called Croxton Crossroads. It curves to the north past Koinonia Community Lake. The route then curves back to the north-northeast and intersects [US 280](/source/U.S._Route_280_in_Georgia)/[SR 27](/source/Georgia_State_Route_27) southwest of [Americus](/source/Americus%2C_Georgia). The three highways run [concurrently](/source/Concurrency_(road)) to the northeast. Approximately {{convert|4000|ft|m}} later, [US 19](/source/U.S._Route_19_in_Georgia)/[SR 3](/source/Georgia_State_Route_3) (South [Martin Luther King Boulevard](/source/List_of_streets_named_after_Martin_Luther_King_Jr.)) join the concurrency. Immediately, the five routes enter Americus. About {{convert|3000|ft|m}} later, US 19/SR 3 split off to the northeast on North Martin Luther King Boulevard, while US 280/SR 27/SR 49 turn to the east on West Lamar Street. On the east side of town, SR 49 departs to the north on Tripp Street and meets the westbound lanes of US 280/SR 27/SR 49 (Forsyth Street), before heading northeast again. It passes Argo Lake and the [Jimmy Carter Regional Airport](/source/Jimmy_Carter_Regional_Airport) on its way out of town. Before leaving the county, the highway passes John James Lake, Tharpe Lake, and Charles Reeves Lake. Then, it curves to the north and meets the northern terminus of [SR 195](/source/Georgia_State_Route_195) (Bailey Avenue). About {{convert|2000|ft|m}} farther to the north, it begins to run along the Sumter–Macon county line and passes through the western part of [Andersonville National Historic Site](/source/Andersonville_National_Historic_Site) and east of the town of [Andersonville](/source/Andersonville%2C_Georgia). Then, it crosses into Macon County proper and resumes its northeastern routing, passing through the extreme northern part of the historic site. The route passes through Clearview, before approaching [Oglethorpe](/source/Oglethorpe%2C_Georgia). Just southwest of town, is an intersection with [SR 26](/source/Georgia_State_Route_26) and [SR 49 Truck](/source/Georgia_State_Route_49_Truck)/[SR 128](/source/Georgia_State_Route_128). At this intersection, SR 49/SR 49 Truck/SR 128 head northeast into town concurrently. They meet the southern terminus of [SR 128 Bypass](/source/Georgia_State_Route_128_Bypass_(Oglethorpe)) (West Bypass) and pass Oglethorpe Cemetery. At Sumter Street, they intersect [SR 90](/source/Georgia_State_Route_90); SR 90/SR 128 head to the northwest, and SR 49/SR 90 curve to the east. They cross over the [Flint River](/source/Flint_River_(Georgia)) and enter [Montezuma](/source/Montezuma%2C_Georgia). At Dooly Street, the two routes divide, with SR 90 heading south-southwest and SR 49 heading to the north-northeast. SR 49 passes through [rural area](/source/rural_area)s of the county and has a concurrency with [SR 127](/source/Georgia_State_Route_127) that ends in [Marshallville](/source/Marshallville%2C_Georgia). A little farther to the north-northeast, the highway runs along the Macon–Peach county line before entering Peach County proper. It continues to the northeast, toward [Fort Valley](/source/Fort_Valley%2C_Georgia). Just before entering town, it meets the western terminus of University Boulevard, which leads to [Fort Valley State University](/source/Fort_Valley_State_University) and serves as a southern [bypass route](/source/Bypass_(road)) of town. In Fort Valley, the highway passes Oak Lawn Cemetery, before entering the main part of town. There, it intersects [US 341](/source/U.S._Route_341)/[SR 7](/source/Georgia_State_Route_7)/[SR 96](/source/Georgia_State_Route_96) (Oakland Heights Parkway). In the northeastern part of town, SR 49 passes [Peach Regional Medical Center](/source/Peach_Regional_Medical_Center), before it leaves town. Then, it meets the eastern terminus of [SR 49 Connector](/source/Georgia_State_Route_49_Connector_(Fort_Valley)) and [SR 540](/source/Georgia_State_Route_540) (Buddy Reddick Memorial Parkway / [Fall Line Freeway](/source/Fall_Line_Freeway)). Here, SR 540 joins SR 49 in a concurrency. From this intersection, the next {{convert|9.8|mi|km}} of road is part of the Fall Line Freeway, an expressway that connects [Columbus](/source/Columbus%2C_Georgia) and [Augusta](/source/Augusta%2C_Georgia). Northeast of Fort Valley, SR 49/SR 540 passes the Pine Needles Country Club. In [Powersville](/source/Powersville%2C_Georgia), the two highways meet the western terminus of [SR 247 Connector](/source/Georgia_State_Route_247_Connector_(Warner_Robins)) (Centerville Road). In [Byron](/source/Byron%2C_Georgia), it meets the eastern terminus of [SR 42](/source/Georgia_State_Route_42), before having an [interchange](/source/Interchange_(road)) with [Interstate 75](/source/Interstate_75_in_Georgia) (I-75), where SR 540 and the Fall Line Freeway depart to the north. The highway continues to the northeast and travels along the Peach–Houston county line. Almost immediately after its county line section, it intersects [US 41](/source/U.S._Route_41_in_Georgia)/[SR 11](/source/Georgia_State_Route_11). The three highways head concurrently to the northeast on Industrial Highway. Then, they enter Houston County, where they pass Vinsons Lake. Slightly to the northeast, they cross over [Echeconnee Creek](/source/Echeconnee_Creek) into Bibb County. The concurrent routes pass northwest of [Middle Georgia Regional Airport](/source/Middle_Georgia_Regional_Airport), before curving to the north. Approximately {{convert|1.5|mi|km}} south of [Macon](/source/Macon%2C_Georgia), [US 129](/source/U.S._Route_129_in_Georgia)/[SR 247](/source/Georgia_State_Route_247) (Hawkinsville Road) join the concurrency. The five highways cross over the [Tobesofkee](/source/Tobesofkee_Creek) and Rocky creeks and enter Macon. Just over {{convert|1000|ft|m}} into the city, is a major intersection. US 41/SR 247 (Pio Nono Avenue) head northwest to the left, Houston Avenue heads north straight ahead, and US 129/SR 11/SR 49 (Broadway) head north-northeast to the right, concurrent with [US 41 Business](/source/U.S._Route_41_Business_(Macon%2C_Georgia)). The four highways continue to an intersection with [US 80](/source/U.S._Route_80_in_Georgia)/[SR 22](/source/Georgia_State_Route_22) (Eisenhower Parkway), which join the concurrency. They head northeast into the main part of the city. At Walnut Street, US 41 Business/SR 22/SR 49 head northwest, while US 80/US 129/SR 11 continue to the northeast. At 2nd Street, SR 22 splits off to the northeast, while US 41 Business/SR 49 continue to the northwest and intersect [SR 19](/source/Georgia_State_Route_19). Here, US 41 Business travels to the southwest and west concurrent with SR 19, while SR 19/SR 49 head northeast. Two blocks later, they intersect [US 23](/source/U.S._Route_23_in_Georgia)/US 129/SR 11/[SR 87](/source/Georgia_State_Route_87). At this intersection, US 23/US 129/SR 11/SR 19/SR 49 head northeast and cross over the [Ocmulgee River](/source/Ocmulgee_River). On the northern side of the river is an interchange with [I-16](/source/Interstate_16)/SR 540 (Fall Line Freeway). Immediately afterward, US 23/SR 19 split off to the east onto Emery Highway, while US 129/SR 11/SR 49 continue to the northeast. Approximately {{convert|1000|ft|m}} later, SR 22 rejoins the concurrency. The four highways continue northeast until SR 49 departs to the east on Shurling Drive. It cuts across a corner of Jones County before re-entering Bibb County. The highway passes [Bowden Golf Course](/source/Bowden_Golf_Course) and enters Jones County again. It passes through rural areas of the county and crosses an intersection with [SR 18](/source/Georgia_State_Route_18), called Greenberry Crossroads. The highway continues to the northeast and enters Baldwin County. It runs along the [Milledgeville](/source/Milledgeville%2C_Georgia)–[Hardwick](/source/Hardwick%2C_Baldwin_County%2C_Georgia) line, where it intersects [US 441](/source/U.S._Route_441_in_Georgia)/[SR 29](/source/Georgia_State_Route_29) (West Bypass Road). Then, the highway curves to the northwest, crossing over Fishing Creek into Milledgeville city proper. SR 49 passes Central City Park and then intersects [US 441 Business](/source/U.S._Route_441_Business_(Milledgeville%2C_Georgia))/[SR 29 Bus.](/source/Georgia_State_Route_29_Business_(Milledgeville)) (Clark Street) on the southwestern corner of [Georgia College & State University](/source/Georgia_College_%26_State_University). A few blocks farther to the east-northeast, it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with [SR 22](/source/Georgia_State_Route_22)/[SR 24](/source/Georgia_State_Route_24) (North Elbert Street/East Hancock Street). This intersection also marks the former northern terminus of [SR 112](/source/Georgia_State_Route_112), which used South Elbert Street.[{{cite map |url=https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/national_highway_system/nhs_maps/georgia/ga_georgia.pdf |title=National Highway System: Georgia |publisher=[Federal Highway Administration](/source/Federal_Highway_Administration) |date=May 8, 2019 |access-date=October 12, 2019 }}]
*From the eastern terminus of SR 49 Conn. at the southwestern city limits of Fort Valley, to I-75 in Byron[{{cite map |url=https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/national_highway_system/nhs_maps/georgia/warner_robins_ga.pdf |title=National Highway System: Warner Robins, GA |publisher=Federal Highway Administration |date=May 9, 2019 |access-date=October 12, 2019 }}]
*From the southern end of the US 129/SR 247 concurrency south of Rutland to the intersection with US 41 Bus./SR 247 in the southern part of Macon[{{cite map |url=https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/national_highway_system/nhs_maps/georgia/macon_ga.pdf |title=National Highway System: Macon, GA |publisher=Federal Highway Administration |date=May 9, 2019 |access-date=October 12, 2019 }}]
*From the northern end of the US 80 and SR 11 concurrencies in the northeastern part of Macon to its northern terminus[{{cite web|url=https://www.dot.ga.gov/BuildSmart/Studies/Documents/FortValley/final_report.pdf|title=Fort Valley Bypass Study|author=|date=October 2010|publisher=[Georgia Department of Transportation](/source/Georgia_Department_of_Transportation)|access-date=October 12, 2019}}]
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===Fort Valley connector route===
{{Infobox road small
|state=GA
|type=SR-Conn
|route=49
|location=Northwest of [Fort Valley](/source/Fort_Valley%2C_Georgia)
|length_mi=4.7
|length_round=1
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|established=
}}
'''State Route 49 Connector''' ('''SR 49 Connector''') is a {{convert|4.7|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} [connector route](/source/Connector_(road)) that exists completely within the southwestern part of [Peach County](/source/Peach_County%2C_Georgia), in the [central part](/source/Central_Georgia) of the U.S. state of [Georgia](/source/Georgia_(U.S._state)). The road functions more like a [bypass route](/source/Bypass_(road)) around the northwest parts of Fort Valley. It connects [SR 96](/source/Georgia_State_Route_96)/[SR 540](/source/Georgia_State_Route_540) west of the city with the SR 49 mainline and SR 540 northeast of the town. The entire length of this highway, like the mainline, is also [concurrent](/source/Concurrency_(road)) with SR 540 and part of the [Fall Line Freeway](/source/Fall_Line_Freeway).
SR 49 Connector begins at an [intersection](/source/Intersection_(road)) with SR 96/SR 540 (Troutman Avenue), west of [Fort Valley](/source/Fort_Valley%2C_Georgia). It and SR 540 head northeast to an intersection with [US 341](/source/U.S._Route_341)/[SR 7](/source/Georgia_State_Route_7) (Hartley Road), northwest of the city. The highways curve to a due-east routing and curve to the southeast just before they meet SR 49 Conn.'s eastern terminus, an intersection with the SR 49 mainline (North Camellia Boulevard), northeast of the city. Here, SR 540 begins a concurrency with SR 49.