Ailey, Georgia

About Ailey

Ailey is a tiny community in southeastern Georgia, home to 527 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Ailey is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.16 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 244 residents per square mile.

📰 Ailey News Today

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings 'Revelations,' new works to Atlanta's Fox Theatre CBS News · Feb 12
• Bode Reid Fisher Obituary | Towns Funeral Home | Alamo, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 6
• Majetta Jane Parris Obituary (2026) - Acton, MA - Acton Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Feb 13
• Obituary for Chandler Peterson Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home · Oct 29
• Alvin Ailey artist taps Georgia roots to vivify founder’s legacy ARTS ATL · Feb 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Ailey Unique

• The only place in America named Ailey — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ailey

• College street kitchen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Ailey

• Montgomery County Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ailey

🏘️ Nearby Communities