SR 144 begins at an intersection with US 341/SR 27 just east of Baxley, within Appling County. It heads north on Industrial Park Dr approximately 1.5 miles to an intersection with Lanes Bridge Rd, where SR 144 turns east and resumes its old alignment, through rural areas of the county, until it meets an intersection with SR 121/SR 169.
SR 144 starts at a junction with US 341/SR 27 just east of Baxley in Appling County. It then travels north on Industrial Park Dr for about 1.5 miles before turning east and resuming its previous route through rural areas until it reaches an intersection with SR 121/SR 169.