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Georgia fall foliage
Among the 2 Georgia destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 30 around Helen (1,440 ft) to about November 2 around Atlanta (1,050 ft).
2026 foliage season
Georgia fall foliage map
- Mostly green
- Starting to turn
- Moderate color
- Near peak
- Peak color
- Past peak
- Leaves down
Dots show the 2 Georgia destinations we track, colored by today’s estimated stage. Select one for its forecast, or open the full foliage map to check any city or ZIP code.
Peak calendar
Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
How fall color moves through Georgia
In a typical year, the color moves through the 2 Georgia destinations we track over about a week. Helen is usually first, around October 30, and Atlanta is usually last, around November 2. In order, the typical peaks are: Helen around October 30 and Atlanta around November 2.
Best places for Georgia fall foliage
- Helen: Helen is an Alpine-style village on the Chattahoochee River in the north Georgia mountains.
- Atlanta: Atlanta is known for its tree canopy, and its color comes in early November.
Scenic drives
- Near Helen: The Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway makes a loop of about 41 miles through the Chattahoochee National Forest north of Helen, climbing over mountain gaps on the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway, with a spur up to Brasstown Bald.
- Near Atlanta: GA 400 and US 19 run north from Atlanta toward Dahlonega and into the north Georgia mountains, where the color comes earlier, and on to Helen and the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway.
Visiting at different times
Late October. Helen (best about Oct 29–Nov 6) is typically at its best.
November. Atlanta (best about Nov 1–Nov 9) is typically at its best.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Georgia?
Among the 2 Georgia destinations we currently track, typical peak runs from about October 30 around Helen (1,440 ft) to about November 2 around Atlanta (1,050 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Georgia?
Helen is usually first among the Georgia destinations we track, with peak around October 30. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Georgia?
Atlanta usually peaks last, around November 2. Atlanta is well to the south of the state’s other destinations we track, which is part of why its color comes late.
What trees give Georgia its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include red maple, tulip tree, shagbark hickory, sweetgum, and sourwood.
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