Blakely, Georgia
Blakely is a city of 5,238 people in Early County, Georgia, founded in 1825.
Why visit Blakely
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Blakely Court Square Historic District and Early County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Blakely
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About Blakely
Blakely is a city in and the county seat of Early County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 5,371. It is located approximately halfway between Columbus and Tallahassee, Florida on U.S. Route 27.
From the Wikipedia article Blakely, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Blakely Court Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Early County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Blakely, United States of America
James and Clara Butler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Blakely, GA, listed on the NRHP in Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes10
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
12310 Columbia Street
Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-24:00; Su 05:30-23:00
Where to stay3
History
Blakely was platted in 1825 as the county seat for Early County. It was named for Johnston Blakeley, an officer in the War of 1812. Between 1881 and 1947 at least seven African-Americans were lynched in Blakely, including at least two veterans. One of these, Wilbur Little, was murdered upon returning from service in World War I by whites who detested seeing a black person in uniform. In 1960 an African-American veteran from New Jersey who was traveling through the county was convicted of rape and sentenced to death three days after his arrest in a trial that featured no defense counsel and no jury. The story was chronicled in the movie Fair Game.A month after the article appeared in the Chicago Defender the NAACP sent Monroe N. Work to Blakely to investigate the incident. On June 7, 1919, Work sent a telegram to NAACP officer J.R. Shillady stating "Have investigated report. Blakely, Georgia, lynching does not appear to have occurred [sic]." Work concluded his investigation by recommending that allegations of a lynching be dropped. However, further review by the organization found that it had in fact occurred.
From the History section of Blakely, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship21
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
650 North Main Street, Blakely
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Early County Elementary School
School · 2.0 mi
283 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Blakely
Healthcare3
Map of Blakely
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 38°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Gaines 2 (18 mi away), rain and snow from Morgan 5 Nw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Early County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 31 miles away.
- Ashford 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Abbeville 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Webb 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Donalsonville 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Headland 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Kinsey 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Cowarts 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Cuthbert 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Dothan 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government 34 mi north, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Early County Courthouse SW corner 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA200WB end, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA62 US27 Intersection, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blakely City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NE buildings, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Water Tower, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peanut monument, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villa Pizza, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Armerd forces memorial, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SW buildings, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NW buildings, Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blakely Courthouse Square, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Star Memorial, Blakely Court Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Confederate memorial, Blakely Court Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander building, Blakely Court Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA39 GA62 US27Bus Blakely Square, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blakely Theatre, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County News, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Post Office, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blakely Ace Hardware, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Middle School, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County High School, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lucy Hilton Maddox Memorial Library, Blakely, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BlakelyGA0006, Jrdphotography at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stock Car at 2021 Peanut Proud Festival (50999392989), Georgia Peanut Commission, CC BY 2.0
- Early County Courthouse commissioners 1904, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Courthouse SE corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Courthouse commissioners 1905, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Courthouse NW corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Courthouse restoration plaque 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Courthouse restoration plaque 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Courthouse SW corner, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander building plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander building, chamber of commerce entrance, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander building, Bynum conference center entrance, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander building restoration plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alexander building, county administration entrance, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stairs to tunnel leading to Early County Middle School from High School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early County Board of Education, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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