Lakeland, Georgia
City · Population 3,032 · #200 in Georgia
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About Lakeland
Lakeland is a small town in southern Georgia counting 3,032 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Lakeland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 978 residents per square mile.
📰 Lakeland News Today
- Eddie Arnold Vickers Obituary (2026) - Lakeland, GA - Music Funeral Services - Lakeland Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Schedule - Lanier County Bulldogs (Lakeland, GA) Baseball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Linda S. White Obituary May 20, 2026 Music Funeral Services · May 20
- Mr. Jasper “Jabo” Alexander Obituary in Valdosta at Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com · Aug 10
- Lakeland Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lakeland Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Lakeland — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lakeland
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lakeland
- Banks Lake National Refuge reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lakeland
- Lanier County Elementary School
- Lanier County High School
- Lanier County Middle School
- Lanier County Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Sgmc Health Lanier · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,032
Rank in state#200 of 537
Land area3.1 sq mi
Density978/sq mi
Coordinates31.0408, -83.0747