McRae-Helena, Georgia

About McRae-Helena

McRae-Helena is a close-knit town in southeastern Georgia with an estimated population of 5,186.

Officially, McRae-Helena is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 805 residents per square mile.

📰 McRae-Helena News Today

• Multiple people shot at 'unauthorized block party' in McRae-Helena, one in custody 13WMAZ · Apr 19
• Helen Elizabeth Bazemore Obituary (2026) - Fort Valley, GA - Lowes Funeral Home - McRae-Helena Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• McRae-Helena Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 6
• Between Columbus And Savannah, Georgia Is A Charming City With Lake Fun, A Scenic State Park, And Tasty Eats islands.com · Aug 1
• Two arrested for shooting in McRae-Helena that left two injured: GBI WGXA · May 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes McRae-Helena Unique

• The only place in America named McRae-Helena — 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,186.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McRae-Helena

• Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge reviews ★
• Little Ocmulgee State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in McRae-Helena

• Telfair Alternative Preparation School
• Telfair County Elementary
• Telfair County High School
• Telfair County Middle School

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

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🗺️ Map of McRae-Helena

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