About Dudley
Set in the central part of Georgia, Dudley is a tiny community with an estimated population of 596.
Dudley holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.41 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 175 residents per square mile.
📰 Dudley News Today
- Carol Rowland Obituary (2026) - Dudley, GA - Townsend Brothers Funeral Home - Dublin Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Traffic Impact Alert | Right lane on I-16 west closed in Laurens County after wreck. Here's what we know WMAZ · Jun 23
- Obituary for Robert (Bobby) Eugene Locke townsendfuneralhome.com · Apr 22
- Obituary for Dudley Stubbs Bentley and Sons Funeral Home · Jun 30
- Yolanda Felicia "Lisa" Dudley Obituary May 28, 2026 - Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home · Jun 5
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What Makes Dudley Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Dudley — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Dudley
- Northwest Laurens Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)596
Rank in state#370 of 537
Land area3.41 sq mi
Density175/sq mi
Coordinates32.5335, -83.0836