Advisory — Georgia EPD has declared a statewide Drought Response Level 1. Outdoor watering is limited to 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. Read more →
Announcements, public notices, and updates from the City of Blakely.
A statewide Drought Response Level 1 took effect April 27, 2026. Outdoor watering is limited to 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. Residents are asked to conserve.
Read more about Georgia EPD declares Drought Response Level 1The City is considering applying for up to $1,000,000 in 2026 CDBG funding for water and sewer improvements in a targeted area. Public hearing March 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.
Read more about Public hearing: proposed 2026 CDBG application for water and sewer improvementsThe City has completed its FY2022 CDBG-funded sewer system improvements in the Cedar Spring Road area. A public hearing to review the work and take comments is March 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall.
Read more about Public hearing: completed CDBG sewer improvements, Cedar Spring Road areaThe City has tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate of 3.954 mills, an increase of 16.64% over the rollback rate. Public hearings November 26 and December 4, 2025, at City Hall.
Read more about Notice of property tax increase, 2025 millage rateThe Mayor and Council intend to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year homestead exemption created by House Bill 581. Hearings January 23, January 28, and February 13, 2025, at City Hall.
Read more about Public hearings on opting out of the House Bill 581 homestead exemptionAfter a storm broke the top of a pole on MLK Jr. Bypass, the Electric Crew held it in place with a pole truck, then replaced it on a Saturday with minimal impact on nearby businesses.
Read more about Power pole replacement on MLK Jr. BypassEarly on December 19, a car broke a power pole in two on Columbia Highway. The Electric Crew replaced it without losing power to any business.
Read more about Power pole replacement on Columbia HighwayBring your kids to the square on Friday morning, October 28, 2022, to visit the businesses for trick or treats, from 9:00 a.m. until about 10:30.
Read more about Kids on the SquareThe Early County Comprehensive Plan, which includes Blakely, Damascus and Jakin, is being updated. The update is due June 30, 2022. Residents are asked what they want in the new plan.
Read more about Early County Comprehensive Plan updateThe city's internet service, BlakelyNet, has become Kudzu. Call 1-833-772-0211 or visit kudzuconnect.com for service.
Read more about Blakely Net is now KudzuBlakely is one of five communities newly selected for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a three-year program beginning February 2021.
Read more about Five Georgia communities receive housing designationThe City of Blakely celebrates Al Hutchins for 20 years of service on the City Council.
Read more about 20 years of service for Councilman HutchinsPlease watch this message from our leaders. Promote unity and harmony, and let us band together to help, encourage, defend and protect each other. We are Blakely Strong.
Read more about An important message from our leadersGreat job by Tim Jones and Dalton Cox putting up the fence at the new parking lot on North Main Street, right off the square.
Read more about Making Blakely beautifulMayor Travis Wimbush shared a video message with residents on April 22, 2020.
Read more about A message from our MayorUnder the 2020 emergency declaration, Electric, Water and Sewer, Gas and Street crews were available on an on-call basis. Residents who could not reach City Hall were asked to call the Fire Department or the 911 non-emergency line.
Read more about Notice of emergency calls during the emergency declaration