The highway makes a quick turn towards downtown Sandersville as SR 242 Spur continues straight. The highway turns south onto SR 15 in the center of the city. After a  concurrency with SR 15, SR 242 turns east at Riddleville Road.
The highway makes a swift bend towards downtown Sandersville as SR 242 Spur proceeds directly. The highway turns south onto SR 15 in the heart of the city. Following a shared stretch with SR 15, SR 242 turns east at Riddleville Road.