About Dexter
Set in the central part of Georgia, Dexter is a tiny community counting 675 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Dexter is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 877 residents per square mile.
📰 Dexter News Today
- Schedule - West Laurens Raiders (Dexter, GA) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 15
- Obituary for Ellinore (Stimpson) Nicholson Townsend Brothers Funeral Home · May 6
- South Georgia lawmaker charged with unemployment fraud Georgia Recorder · Jan 30
- State Rep. Dexter Sharper is the latest Georgia Democrat accused of lying to collect pandemic unemployment WABE · Jan 30
- GBI: 46-year-old man killed in Dexter shooting, no suspects in custody wgxa.tv · Dec 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dexter Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Dexter — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- 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.
🏫 Schools in Dexter
- West Laurens High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeTown
Population (2024)675
Rank in state#359 of 537
Land area0.77 sq mi
Density877/sq mi
Coordinates32.4332, -83.0591