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Blakely, Georgia

city · Early County

At a glance

5,238
Population
$152,500
Median home value
50% below U.S. median
$765/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$49,821
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
17.8 min
Average commute
74.7%
Homes with broadband
4.2%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college28 mi
High school graduates80.6%
College graduates12%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Blakely - Early County Ch of Com
A chamber of commerce providing community leadership to achieve economic growth in business, industry, and agriculture. It serves Blakely and Early County, Georgia.
county Early County 2055
We promote economic development. By providing an environment conducive to business and industrial development, we ensure leadership in improving the overall quality of life, while preserving the history, natural beauty, and the overall character of Early County, Georgia.
state Georgia Economic Developers' Assoc
The Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) is a non-profit association of professionals and volunteers who are involved with the economic development of the cities and counties of Georgia. GEDA serves Georgia's economic development community with networking, professional development and public policy resources.
state Georgia Electric Membership
Georgia EMC is the statewide trade association for Georgia’s 41 electric membership cooperatives (EMCs) and their generation and transmission partners. Its Community & Economic Development Teams offer data-driven insights and confidential site selection tools and services to help communities and businesses locate and succeed in Georgia. Services are provided at no cost to communities and site selectors through the support of Georgia’s Electric Cooperatives.
state MEAG Power
The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide generation and transmission organization that provides reliable, competitively-priced wholesale electricity to 49 member communities (Participants), who own and operate their local electric distribution systems.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association that facilitates site location, financing opportunities, infrastructure development, and marketing and demographic research to assist businesses with locations and expansions.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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