The City of Bishop, GA
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The city of Bishop is located in the state of Georgia in Oconee County and has a population of 172 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Bishop is Covington, approximately 28 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Bishop, including Cactus Cafe, OH Taste & See Cafe, Dairy Queen, Domino's Pizza and Mcdonald's. For a larger selection of Bishop restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Bishop Golf Courses, Botanical Gardens, Museums and/or Arenas, including the Lane Creek Golf Club, Georgia Museum of Art, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Stegeman Coliseum - University of Georgia and Scull Shoals Georgia. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Bishop please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Bishop:
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
- Gainesville Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL)
Bishop, Georgia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Bishop
In the month of December, Bishop experiences an average high temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 34 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.02 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Bishop with daytime temperatures averaging 88 degrees in the summer, and 55 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Bishop to receive an average of 4.56 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.07 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 105 degrees in the summer and as low as -1 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Bishop should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 74 degrees, and nighttime lows of 50.
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Bishop, Georgia Attractions
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Highland Walk Golf Course - Royston, The Highland Walk Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Franklin County Georgia. Built in 2002, this Royston course designed by Denis Griffiths is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 706-245-6770. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1415 Bryant Park Road, Royston, GA 30662
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Lane Creek Golf Club - Bishop, The Lane Creek Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Oconee County Georgia. Built in 1992, this Bishop course designed by Mike Young is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 706-769-6699. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 1201 Club Dr, Bishop, GA 30621
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Madison Museum of Fine Art - Madison, The Madison Museum of Fine Art is an art museum on the town square of Madison, Georgia.
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Mill & School Course at Chicopee Woods Golf Course - Gainesville, The Mill & School Course at Chicopee Woods Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Hall County Georgia. Built in 1991, this Gainesville course designed by Denis Griffiths is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 770-534-7322. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 2515 Atlanta Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30504
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Pine Hills Golf Club - Winder, The Pine Hills Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Barrow County Georgia. is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 4 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 770-867-3150. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 661 Hog Mountain Rd, Winder, GA 30680
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Port Armor Country Club - Greensboro, The Port Armor Country Club is an 18 hole resort golf course in Greene County Georgia. Built in 1986, this Greensboro course designed by Bob Cupp is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 14 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 706-453-4561. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: One Port Armor Pkwy, Greensboro, GA 30642
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Road Atlanta - Braselton, Road Atlanta is a 2.54-mile road course located just north of Braselton, Georgia in the US. The facility is utilized for a wide variety of events, including professional and amateur sports car and motorcycle races, racing and driving schools, corporate programs and testing for motorsports teams. The track has 12 turns, including the famous "esses" between turns three and five; and Turn 12, a downhill, diving turn.
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Sandy Creek Golf Course - Commerce, The Sandy Creek Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Jackson County Georgia. Built in 1995, this Commerce course designed by Course Crafters is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 706-335-8100. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 3100 Ila Rd Hwy 98, Commerce, GA 30529
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Scull Shoals, Georgia - Greensboro, Scull Shoals is a ghost town in northwestern Greene County, Georgia.
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Stegeman Coliseum - University of Georgia - Athens, Stegeman Coliseum is a 10,523-seat multi-purpose arena in Athens, Georgia. The arena opened in 1964. It is home to the University of Georgia Bulldogs basketball and gymnastics teams. It was also the venue of the rhythmic gymnastics and preliminary indoor volleyball matches during the 1996 Summer Olympics, as well as the 1989, 1995, and 2008 NCAA gymnastics championships. It replaced Woodruff Hall, a 3,000-seat field house built in 1923.
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Bishop, Georgia Hotels
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Bishop, Georgia Restaurants
This is a list of Bishop Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Pizza Restaurants and Chinese Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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