Blakely, Georgia
City · Population 5,142 · #144 in Georgia
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About Blakely
Blakely, GA is a close-knit town located in southwestern Georgia counting 5,142 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Blakely is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.55 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 293 residents per square mile.
📰 Blakely News Today
- After gun violence outbreak Blakely implements curfew WTVY · Jul 30
- Marion Joseph Tedder Obituary (2026) - Blakely, GA - Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Opinion | The electric fence lessons of an ’80s summer The Washington Post · Jul 22
- Early County approves new data center ordinance amid concerns WALB · Jul 14
- Proposed data center could bring millions, jobs to Blakely WDHN · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Blakely Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,142.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Blakely
- Huddle House — american
- Johnny's Bar and Grille
- New China — chinese
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Early County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Blakely
- Alex Howell Baseball Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Blakely
- Early County Elementary School
- Early County High School
- Early County Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lifebrite Community Hospital Of Early · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,142
Rank in state#144 of 537
Land area17.55 sq mi
Density293/sq mi
Coordinates31.3809, -84.9271