Blakely Georgia Map

About Blakely, Georgia

Blakely is a locality in Early County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,238. The population density is 116.1 people per km². Blakely is located at 31.3777°N, 84.9341°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 39823.

Blakely rests in the heart of Early County, Georgia, a place where the land sighs with the gentle, rolling terrain of the Wiregrass region. It lies 29.0 miles east-north-east of Dothan, AL (from Dothan, AL: bearing 68°T), and is situated 18.5 miles north-west of Colquitt. Magnolia trees, heavy with their waxy blooms, scent the humid air, and the broad, sun-drenched fields of cotton and peanuts stretch towards horizons painted in the soft, hazy hues of a Southern afternoon. The sky here often feels vast, an endless canvas where clouds drift like forgotten thoughts, and the late afternoon light, as it slants through the pines, possesses a particular golden quality, imbuing the quiet streets of Blakely with a timeless, almost sacred glow. This is a place shaped by the enduring legacy of agriculture, where the rhythm of planting and harvest has long dictated the pulse of life, and the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil is a constant, comforting presence. Blakely itself was once a significant river port, its fortunes tied to the Chattahoochee, a waterway that served as a vital artery for commerce and connection, carrying goods and dreams downstream. Though the river's prominence has shifted, the spirit of its past lingers, a subtle undercurrent in the town’s unhurried pace and the friendly nods exchanged on its sidewalks. The local economy still leans into the bounty of the land, a testament to the enduring strength of its farming roots, and the quiet hum of everyday life in Blakely speaks of resilience and a deep, abiding connection to the soil.

About This Blakely Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Blakely, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.377675, -84.934092. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Blakely and Early County.

Detailed location data for Blakely includes the ZIP code (39823), telephone area code (912), county seat of Early County (Blakely), and school district assignment (Early County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Blakely is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.