About Denton
Denton, GA is a tiny community located in southeastern Georgia counting 191 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Denton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.52 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 126 residents per square mile.
📰 Denton News Today
- Michael W. Denton Obituary Feb 16, 2026 Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes · Feb 16
- Patricia Diane Denton - View Obituary & Service Information wilsonfuneralhome.com · Dec 21
- From Death Row to Denton, Texas: Ryan Matthews’ Story of Purpose - Georgia-Pacific Georgia-Pacific · Feb 17
- Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing man WTOC · May 21
- Georgia commit Colton Nussmeier loses appeal, ineligible for 2026 season at Denton (TX) Ryan Yahoo Sports · Jul 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Denton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Denton — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Denton
- West Green Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)191
Rank in state#495 of 537
Land area1.52 sq mi
Density126/sq mi
Coordinates31.7201, -82.6922