Rutledge is a city in Morgan County, Georgia, United States.

[7] U.S. Route 278 passes through the south side of the city, leading east 9 miles (14 km) to Madison, the county seat, and west 15 miles (24 km) to Covington.

Interstate 20 passes 2 miles (3 km) south of Rutledge, with access from Exit 105 (Newborn Road).

The north side of the city drains to Hard Labor Creek, which flows east to the Apalachee River.

Rutledge is the nearest town to Hard Labor Creek State Park, 2 miles (3 km) north of the city center.