About Jesup
Set in the southeastern part of Georgia, Jesup is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 10,235.
Jesup holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 618 residents per square mile.
📰 Jesup News Today
- Jesup data center could bring tax relief, mayor says, but project is 'not a done deal' WJCL · Aug 14
- Betty Jane Polson Obituary Aug 15, 2026 Baker Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 15
- Alan Carter Obituary (2026) - Jesup, GA - The Brunswick News Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Chuck Wright’s defense requests prison in Jesup, Georgia | What we know FOX Carolina News · Jul 7
- Calvin "Sonny" Wilson Sr. Obituary | Royal Funeral Home, Inc. | Jesup, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jesup 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,235.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jesup
- Waffle House — american
- Captain Joe's Seafood — seafood
- Damon's Famous Fingers & Wings
- Domino's — pizza
- Fuji Japanese Steak House — japanese
- Hog N Bones
- Huddle House — american
- Jones Kitchen — buffet
- Western Sizzlin' — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jesup
- Bill Morris Park reviews ★
- Cracker Williams Recreation Park reviews ★
- Hal Richardson Recreation Center reviews ★
- Hal Richardson Recreation Park reviews ★
- Jesup Dog Park reviews ★
- Jesup Greenway reviews ★
- Jesup Wayne County Railfan Viewing Area reviews ★
- McMillan Creek GreenWay reviews ★
- Rayonier Memorial Park reviews ★
- Wayne Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jesup
- Arthur Williams Middle School
- Bacon Elementary School
- Jesup Elementary School
- Martha Puckett Middle School
- Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
- Wayne County High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Wayne Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,235
Rank in state#98 of 537
Land area16.55 sq mi
Density618/sq mi
Coordinates31.5946, -81.8957