Damascus Georgia Map

About Damascus, Georgia

Damascus is a locality in Early County, Georgia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 272. The population density is 73.0 people per km². Damascus is located at 31.2991°N, 84.7188°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 39841.

Damascus, Georgia, unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and broad, open fields, where the sun, especially in the late afternoon, casts a honeyed light that softens the edges of the world. It lies 38.4 miles west-south-west of Albany, GA (from Albany, GA: bearing 240°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Colquitt. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine and the earthy richness of turned soil, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats beneath its quiet exterior. Towering pines, sentinels of the Georgia soil, punctuate the horizon, their dark green needles a constant in the ever-shifting sky, while the occasional, weathered barn, its wood bleached to a silvery gray, stands as a solitary monument to seasons past. The paved roads, ribboning through the countryside, are often bordered by a wilder growth of kudzu, its tenacious vines a vibrant green against the deeper hues of the forest, a visual echo of nature’s persistent claim. The history of Damascus is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that grace its periphery, a place where generations have found sustenance and a sense of belonging. For many years, cotton was king, its white bolls a familiar sight that shaped the local economy and the very rhythm of life, a legacy that still whispers in the quiet fields. Today, the land continues to yield its bounty, with peanuts and timber forming the backbone of its industry, their cultivation a steady hum that underpins the daily existence of Damascus. The local traditions, passed down through families, are woven into the fabric of community gatherings and shared stories, a quiet pride in their heritage that reflects the enduring spirit of this corner of Early County.

About This Damascus Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Damascus, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Damascus and Early County.

Detailed location data for Damascus includes the ZIP code (39841), telephone area code (229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 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 Damascus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.