Fitzgerald, Georgia

About Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald, GA is a close-knit town located in southern Georgia, home to 8,813 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Fitzgerald is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 973 residents per square mile.

📰 Fitzgerald News Today

• Haynes Lee Wynn Obituary (2026) - Fitzgerald, GA - Paulk Funeral Home - Fitzgerald Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Little Miss Jamilia Johnson Obituary in Fitzgerald at Prestige Family Mortuary articobits.com · Aug 16
• Tim Woods - Obituary - Fitzgerald, GA - Paulk Funeral Home CurrentObituary.com · Aug 16
• Schedule - Fitzgerald Hurricane (Fitzgerald, GA) Softball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
• Wiregrass Graduate Builds Path From Dual Enrollment To Engineering Valdosta Today · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Fitzgerald Unique

• The only place in America named Fitzgerald — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern 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 8,813.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fitzgerald

• Huddle House — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fitzgerald

• Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site · Attraction reviews ★
• American Legion Park reviews ★
• Blue and Gray Park reviews ★
• Fitzgerald Ball Park reviews ★
• Paulk Park reviews ★
• Sports Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Fitzgerald

• Ben Hill County Middle School
• Ben Hill County Primary School
• Ben Hill Elementary School
• Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
• Hurricane Transition Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Dorminy Medical Center · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Fitzgerald

🏘️ Nearby Communities