State Route 79 (SR 79) is a
state highway
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in the east-central part of the U.S. state of
Georgia
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. The highway travels from
US 378/
SR 43 in
Lincolnton northwest to
SR 72 at a point southeast of
Elberton.
Route description
SR 79 begins at an
intersection
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with
US 378/
SR 43 (McCormick Highway) northeast of
Lincolnton approximately 450 feet west of the intersection of US 378/SR 43 and
SR 43 Conn, within the central part of
Lincoln County. The road is known as New Petersburg Road. The highway travels to the north-northwest. It comes to a T intersection with the Elberton Hwy and turns to the right to go north, whereas turning to the left follows the highway's old alignment into Lincolnton. It curves back to the north-northwest and crosses over Soap Creek. During a northwestern direction of the highway, it travels through
Goshen and crosses over Murry Creek. After curving back to the north-northwest, it crosses over Mill Creek. It curves to the southwest then resumes its generally north-northwest direction. It curves to the west-southwest and crosses over Fishing Creek. It bends to the northwest and enters
Chennault
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. Here, the highway intersects the northern terminus of
SR 44 and the southern terminus of Graball Road. A brief distance later, it crosses over Newford Creek. It curves back to the north-northwest and briefly parallels the Lincoln–
Wilkes county line. After crossing over Pistol Creek, it curves to the northeast. It curves back to the northwest and travels between two portions of
Clarks Hill Lake, where it enters the southeastern part of
Elbert County
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*Elbert County, Georgia
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. The highway winds its way to the north-northwest to its northern terminus, an intersection with
SR 72 (Calhoun Falls Highway) southeast of
Elberton.
History
Major intersections
See also
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References
External links
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Transportation in Lincoln County, Georgia
Transportation in Elbert County, Georgia