About Quitman
Set in the southern part of Georgia, Quitman is a small town counting 4,061 people who proudly call it home.
Quitman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 983 residents per square mile.
📰 Quitman News Today
- Seymore Gloster Obituary in Quitman at Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com · Aug 18
- ‘Give us a chance’ as Quitman city leaders work to restore trust; bill introduced to dissolve the city’s charter WALB · Mar 19
- Mark Anthony Alderman Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Allen & Allen Funeral Home and Crematory · Jul 24
- Quitman charter no longer under immediate threat of dissolution, expected to continue audit process WCTV · Mar 26
- GBI Investigates officer-involved shooting in Brooks County, GA WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Jul 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Quitman Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Quitman — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Quitman
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Quitman
- Arigato — japanese
- China Hot
- J & J's Fried Chicken & Seafood
- Stephen's Pizzeria — pizza
- Waffle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Brooks County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Quitman
- Brooks County Early Learning Center
- Brooks County High School
- Brooks County Middle School
- Delta Innovative School
- Quitman Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Archbold Brooks · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,061
Rank in state#167 of 537
Land area4.13 sq mi
Density983/sq mi
Coordinates30.7845, -83.5606