Hazlehurst, Georgia
City · Population 4,124 · #165 in Georgia
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About Hazlehurst
Set in the southeastern part of Georgia, Hazlehurst is a small town counting 4,124 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Hazlehurst is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 872 residents per square mile.
📰 Hazlehurst News Today
- Jeff Davis County teacher accused of improper sexual contact with a student WJCL · Aug 14
- 2 teens arrested for murder in Hazlehurst, says GBI WTOC · Aug 11
- GSP: Trooper shoots kidnapping suspect 'multiple times' after car chase on Tuesday 13WMAZ · Jul 21
- Hazlehurst Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- GBI Arrests Two People for Murder of 16-Year-Old in Hazlehurst The Georgia Virtue · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hazlehurst Unique
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hazlehurst
- Dick's Wings and Grill — chicken
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hazlehurst Museum Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hazlehurst
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hazlehurst
- Jeff Davis Elementary School
- Jeff Davis High School
- Jeff Davis Middle School
- Jeff Davis Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jeff Davis Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,124
Rank in state#165 of 537
Land area4.73 sq mi
Density872/sq mi
Coordinates31.8641, -82.5993