About Pelham
Set in the southern part of Georgia, Pelham is a small town with an estimated population of 3,385.
Pelham holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 830 residents per square mile.
📰 Pelham News Today
- Parents say officer did not show up to 911 call that resulted in son’s murder KTVF Fairbanks · Aug 7
- Zandra Matrell (Williams) McGee Obituary | Lofton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LLC. | Newton, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Cordell Ferrell Obituary (2026) - Pelham, GA - Nathaniel Thomas & Son Home for Funerals Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Panama City officer fired, sergeant demoted after South Georgia man’s murder WALB · Aug 4
- Ronald Gaitor, Sr.'s Obituary articobits.com · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pelham Unique
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pelham
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pelham
- Collingsworth Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pelham
- Pelham City Middle School
- Pelham Elementary School
- Pelham High School
- Shiver Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,385
Rank in state#187 of 537
Land area4.08 sq mi
Density830/sq mi
Coordinates31.1266, -84.1515