Early County is in the Plantation Trace travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Blakely, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 10,444 residents in 2024, down from 10,851 in 2020. It covers about 513 square miles of land and was created in 1818.
- County seatBlakely
- Population (2024 estimate)10,444
- Land area513 square miles
- Created1818
- Travel regionPlantation Trace
Print it: download the printable Early County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Early County
Early County has 4 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Blakely (county seat) | 5,142 | |
| Arlington | 1,137 | Partly in Calhoun County |
| Damascus | 203 | |
| Jakin | 132 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Cedar Springs.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 27, US 84
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 38, SR 39, SR 45, SR 62, SR 200, SR 216, SR 273, SR 370
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Kolomoki Mounds State Park (state park)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Chattahoochee River, Spring Creek, Dry Creek, Sawhatchee Creek, Coheelee Creek, Flat Creek and Factory Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Early County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Early County borders Baker County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Miller County, Seminole County, Henry County, AL and Houston County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Early County, Georgia?
Blakely is the county seat of Early County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Early County, Georgia?
Early County has 4 incorporated cities and towns: Blakely, Arlington, Damascus and Jakin.
What counties border Early County?
Early County borders Baker County, Calhoun County, Clay County, Miller County, Seminole County, Henry County, AL and Houston County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Early County?
Yes. The Early County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Early County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 10,444 people lived in Early County on July 1, 2024, down from 10,851 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)