Colbert (/ˈkɒlbərt/ KOL-bərt) is a city in Madison County, Georgia, United States.

[2]The Georgia General Assembly first incorporated the place in 1899 as the "Town of Five Forks"; it was officially renamed "Colbert" in 1909 by a new act of legislature.

The racial makeup of the city was 90.78% White, 8.81% African American, and 0.41% from two or more races.

Colbert is known for its tradition of an Independence Day parade and festival, which draws crowds of nearly 10,000 people every year[citation needed] and has hosted celebrities including Hee Haw's Archie Campbell and fertilizer salesman turned comedian Jerry Clower.

In May 2010, Colbert declined to invite comedian Stephen Colbert to the parade despite a petition drive that gathered 499 signatures, because the parade was not deemed an appropriate venue for his visit being a solemn day.