Cusseta, GA, is the residential center of Chattahoochee County, bordering Fort Benning. This small community, established in 1855, serves as the county seat and houses essential services like the courthouse, health department, fire department, and library. Housing in Cusseta is diverse, featuring single-family homes, mobile homes, and apartments, with ranch-style homes being the most common. Newer multi-level homes on spacious lots are also available, including contemporary model homes in Magnolia Grove Estates. Cusseta's proximity to Fort Benning provides residents with access to various recreational amenities, including the Fort Benning Golf Course, swimming, fishing, camping, and non-motorized boating. Chattahoochee County Ball Park and Roscoe Robinson Sr. Activity Center offer local recreational options. Riverbend Park, about 10 miles away, provides access to the Chattahoochee River for kayaking, jet skiing, and fishing. Providence Canyon State Park, known as “Little Grand Canyon,” is within a 30-minute drive. Shopping and dining options are limited outside of Fort Benning, with nearby Buena Vista offering restaurants like Coffee Club Southern Kitchen and Annie D’s, and suburban Columbus providing additional retail stores and eateries. Students attend highly rated Chattahoochee County Education Center, Chattahoochee County Middle School, and Chattahoochee County High School. U.S. Highway 280 and State Route 26 connect Cusseta to Fort Benning, Columbus, and Buena Vista, making it a car-dependent community.
