Meteorites Found in Georgia: 28 Documented
Georgia has 28 officially recognized meteorites — 7 witnessed falls and 21 finds. The largest, Sardis, weighed 800 kg.
| Name | Classification | Mass | Fell / Found | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis | Iron, IAB complex | 800 kg | Found | 1940 |
| Social Circle | Iron, IVA | 99.3 kg | Found | 1927 |
| Smithonia | Iron, IIAB | 69.9 kg | Found | 1940 |
| Dalton | Iron, IIIAB | 53 kg | Found | 1879 |
| Millen | H4 | 40.8 kg | Found | 1975 |
| Putnam County | Iron, IVA | 32.7 kg | Found | 1839 |
| Forsyth | L6 | 16.3 kg | Fell | 1829 |
| Holland's Store | Iron, IIAB | 12.2 kg | Found | 1887 |
| Cedartown | Iron, IIAB | 11.3 kg | Found | 1898 |
| Locust Grove | Iron, IIAB | 10 kg | Found | 1857 |
| Canton | Iron, IIIAB | 7 kg | Found | 1894 |
| Union County | Iron, IC | 6.8 kg | Found | 1853 |
| McDonough | L6 | 5.4 kg | Fell | 2025 |
| Twin City | Iron, IAB-ung | 5.1 kg | Found | 1955 |
| Norristown | Iron, IIIAB | 4.2 kg | Found | 1965 |
| Pitts | Iron, IAB-ung | 3.8 kg | Fell | 1921 |
| Losttown | Iron, IID | 3 kg | Found | 1868 |
| Keysville | L6 | 2.7 kg | Found | 2018 |
| Statesboro | L5 | 2.2 kg | Found | 2000 |
| Junction City | L5 | 2 kg | Fell | 2022 |
| Claxton | L6 | 1.5 kg | Fell | 1984 |
| Paulding County | Iron | 725 g | Found | 1901 |
| Pickens County | H6 | 400 g | Found | 1908 |
| Lumpkin | L6 | 340 g | Fell | 1869 |
| Cartersville | L5 | 294 g | Fell | 2009 |
| Jay Bird Springs | Pallasite | 292 g | Found | 2003 |
| Thomson | L6 | 218 g | Found | 1888 |
| Enigma | H4 | 94 g | Found | 1967 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meteorites have been found in Georgia?
28 meteorites from Georgia are officially recognized in the scientific record — 7 witnessed falls and 21 finds. The largest is Sardis at 800 kg.
Can I hunt for meteorites in Georgia?
On BLM-managed public land, casual collecting is legal without a permit: surface finds, up to 10 lb per person per year, personal use only. National parks prohibit all collecting, and on private land the meteorite belongs to the landowner. Always verify land status before hunting.
How do I know if a rock is a meteorite?
Quick field checks: meteorites are unusually dense, most attract a magnet (iron-nickel content), fresh ones have a thin black fusion crust, and many show regmaglypts (thumbprint-like depressions). Slag and magnetite are the common false alarms.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Coordinates are historical find locations from the scientific record, often approximate — not guaranteed collecting spots; verify land status and permissions before hunting. Source of record: Meteoritical Bulletin Database (Meteoritical Society).