State: | GA |
Type: | SR |
Route: | 288 |
Map Custom: | yes |
Map Notes: | SR 288 highlighted in red |
Alternate Name: | Sunnyside Road |
Length Mi: | 5.8 |
Length Round: | 1 |
Direction A: | Northwest |
Direction B: | Southeast |
Terminus A: | west of Hiawassee |
Terminus B: | southeast of Hiawassee |
Counties: | Towns |
Previous Type: | SR |
Previous Route: | 287 |
Next Type: | SR |
Next Route: | 292 |
State Route 288 (SR 288) is a northwest–southeast state highway located in the northeast part of the U.S. state of Georgia. Its route is entirely within Towns County.
SR 288 begins at an intersection with US 76/SR 2/SR 17 west of Hiawassee. The route runs southeast, then northeast, then southeast again, before turning east to meet its eastern terminus, an intersection with US 76/SR 2/SR 17/SR 75 southeast of Hiawassee. Parts of the highway hug the southwestern shore of Lake Chatuge, and the highway provides access to the Lake Chatuge Recreation Area. The route serves as a functional bypass route for US 76 around Hiawassee, although it is longer than taking US 76 through downtown. The route is known as Sunnyside Road for its entire length.