Why visit Lakeland
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lanier County Auditorium and Grammar School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Lakeland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakeland
Lakeland is a city and the county seat of Lanier County, Georgia, United States. The city is the county seat of Lanier County. It is part of the Valdosta metropolitan area. The population was 2,875 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lakeland, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Lanier County Auditorium and Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Gymnasium in Lakeland, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
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McDonald's
Fast food · Burger
2 West Thigpen Avenue
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
History
By the late 1830s, a community known as Alapaha had come into existence along the road from Waresboro, Georgia, to Troupville, Georgia, near the mill established by Joshua Lee on what is now Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. In 1838, a post office was established and was officially named Alapaha after the nearby Alapaha River. In 1848, Joshua Lee sold his mill to William Lastinger. In the 1850s, additional mills were established in the area and the population of the community continued to grow. In 1857, Alapaha was renamed Milltown. During the American Civil, William Lastinger sold his mill to Henry Banks. Milltown was incorporated in 1901. In 1919, Milltown was designated seat of the newly formed Lanier County. In 1928, the city was incorporated and renamed to its present form of Lakeland.
From the History section of Lakeland, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
67 South Oak Street, Lakeland
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Lakeland
28 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 67°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 70°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 45°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Homerville 5 N (16 mi away), 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
Lanier County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moody Air Force Base (VAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bemiss 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Nashville 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Valdosta 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Hahira 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Remerton 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Homerville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Adel 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Sparks 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Lake Park 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Douglas 35 mi north, about 56 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
- 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
- Lakeland City Hall Police Department, Mjrmtg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lakeland Lanier County Welcome Center, Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darsey Memorial Park fountain, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darsey Memorial Park monument, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US129 US221 GA31 GA37 GA122 GA135, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lakeland Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mozzarella Momma's, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmers & Merchants Bank, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pure, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Georgia Power Office, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dollar General, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Butcher Shop, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AutoZone, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marathon gas station, Jet food store, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- M&B Wings N' Things, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fuel Stop, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Circle K, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Napa Auto Parts, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Irma, Lakeland 05, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake Irma, Lakeland 01, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main St, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bobby's Citgo, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Subway, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lanier County Auditorium and Grammar School, Lakeland, GA, US (11), bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huddle House, Lakeland, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John A. and Wilene Darsey Memorial Park, Christmas 2022 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John A. and Wilene Darsey Memorial Park, Christmas 2022 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel Milltown mural on south face of Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SB US221 GA31 GA135 School 25mph speed limit when flashing dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- W L Miller Memorial Library, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WB West Church Avenue GA135 left dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Lanier County Health Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WB East Church Street at North Temple Street Intersection dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- NB North Temple Street at West South Lakeshore Drive Intersection dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- Roquemore Memorial Park 01, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lanier County Auditorium and Grammar School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NB US221 GA31 GA135 Road junction US129 GA37 GA122 dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- EB East Main Street at South Oak Street Intersection GA135 Bypass right dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB Oak Street at East Main Street Intersection dashcam, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- NB US221 GA31 GA135 pedestrian crossing to Lanier County Middle School dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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