Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia. But after it, which cities are the most populated?

ATLANTA — After a recent study showed that metro Atlanta's population is expected to soar by the year 2050, we are taking a look at which cities in the state of Georgia are the most populated right now.

You might be well aware that the capital city of Atlanta is atop the list, but the rest of the cities that follow in its footsteps on this list may surprise you.

Here are the top 50 largest cities in the state of Georgia, according to a most recent 2022 study by the American Community Survey.

Most populated cities in Georgia

1. Atlanta - 494,838
2. Augusta - 206,153
3. Columbus - 204,572
4. Macon - 156,554
5. Savannah - 147,583
6. Athens - 128,864
7. South Fulton - 107,865
8. Sandy Springs - 107,221
9. Roswell - 92,770
10. Johns Creek - 82,230
11. Warner Robins - 80,374
12. Albany - 68,926
13. Alpharetta - 65,884
14. Marietta - 61,387
15. Stonecrest - 59,445
16. Brookhaven - 56,848
17. Smyrna - 55,863
18. Valdosta - 55,266
19. Dunwoody - 51,458
20. Gainesville - 42,780
21. Newnan - 42,689
22. Peachtree Corner - 42,147
23. Mableton - 41,647
24. Milton - 41,029
25. Peachtree City - 38,414
26. East Point - 38,113
27. Rome - 37,621
28. Evans - 37,456
29. Tucker - 36,994
30. Douglasville - 35,252
31. Woodstock - 35,171
32. Hinesville - 34,732
33. Dalton - 34,358
34. Martinez - 33,773
35. Canton - 33,499
36. Kennesaw - 33,360
37. Statesboro - 33,185
38. Duluth - 31,742
39. Redan - 31,326
40. LaGrange - 31,173
41. Lawrenceville - 30,465
42. Chamblee - 29,980
43. McDonough - 29,134
44. Stockbridge - 28,858
45. Union City - 26,869
46. Carrollton - 26,622
47. Pooler - 26,264
48. Sugar Hill - 24,947
49. Decatur - 24,421
50. Griffin - 23,485

Georgia's estimated population as of 2023 was 11,029,227, according to the United States Census Bureau.

To view the rest of the list of the most populous cities in Georgia from 51-666, click the link here.