We’ve got no shortage of beautiful buildings in the U.S. From stunning museums to courthouses to mansions and beyond, most towns are home to some pretty aesthetically pleasing public buildings. But… there are also plenty of uh, less photo-worthy public buildings. In fact, a new study conducted by the Robert Dekanski Team at Re/Max just released a list of the ‘100 ugliest public buildings in America’ and Georgia didn’t escape unscathed. Keep scrolling to see all the ugliest Georgia buildings!
Which Georgia buildings made the list?
66. Savannah Civic Center
79. Columbus Consolidated Government
82. Albany Municipal Court
86. Albany Government Center
The Savannah Civic Center
Where: 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Savannah, the Savannah Civic Center might not be much to look at, but it’s definitely a great place to visit. The Civic Center hosts all kinds of fun theatre and music events, if you’re ever in town!
The Columbus Consolidated Government
Where: 100 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901
The Columbus Consolidated Government building might seem like an eye-sore to some, but it houses a lot of services provided to Columbus residents!
The Albany Municipal Court
Where: 225 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701
Like any municipal court, you probably don’t wanna have to go to Albany Municipal Court. It handles misdemeanor cases and enforcement of city ordinances as well as state traffic offenses.
The Albany Government Center
Where: 222 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701-2531
And just down the street, the Albany Government Center is another one of the ‘ugliest public buildings’ in the U.S. But if you’re looking for beauty nearby–the Flint River is just a short walk!
How did they come up with this data?
Here’s what New Jersey Real Estate Network says for their methodology,
Online panel survey of 3,003 respondents based on age, gender, and geography. Internal data sources are used to obtain population data sets. We used a two-step process to ensure representativeness through stratified sampling and post-stratification weighting. July 2025.
They also make a note that sometimes the complaints stack up when buildings are “crumbling and hard to navigate,” not just when they look a little drab on the outside!
Remember, Atlanta… don’t judge a book by its cover! What do you think of these ‘ugliest public buildings’?