WELCOME TO BLAKELY
Blakely, Georgia, established in 1825, is the county seat of Early County which is one of the oldest counties in the state, created in 1818 from land acquired in a treaty with the Creek Indians. It was named in honor of the United State Naval hero, Captain Johnston Blakely. Blakely prides itself on offering an atmosphere that is clearly interested in preserving its past while preparing itself for moving into a prosperous future.
The town's courthouse square is the physical heart of Early County where people congregate for commerce and recreation. The town embodies the vitality and pride that is the hallmark of the area. In Blakely you find a bustling business atmosphere as well as a many special events and programs that reflect the importance of the arts to the community. A local theater group holds five arts performances, and there are the Arts on the Square Festival and Music Festival each spring and summer.
Over 6,000 people call Blakely home and the town provides its residents with top notch services that include medical and healthcare, primary, secondary and college educational facilities, protected natural resources, parks and recreation, sports, places of worship, and housing.