Blakely, Georgia

Blakely is a city 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.

Blakely, Georgia
Early County Courthouse in Blakely
Nickname: 
Peanut Capital of the World
Location in Early County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°22′36″N 84°56′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyEarly
Government
  MayorTravis Wimbush
Area
  Total17.66 sq mi (45.75 km2)
  Land17.55 sq mi (45.46 km2)
  Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,371
  Density306.02/sq mi (118.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
39823
Area code229
FIPS code13-08536
GNIS feature ID0331185
Websitecityofblakely.net
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