Shady Dale, Georgia
Town · Population 296 · #454 in Georgia
About Shady Dale
Shady Dale is a tiny community in central Georgia with an estimated population of 296.
Officially, Shady Dale is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 233 residents per square mile.
📰 Shady Dale News Today
- Harold Norwood The Eatonton Messenger · Sep 24
- Harold Norwood Obituary in Eatonton at Bernard's Family Funeral Care, LLC. articobits.com · Sep 11
- Shady Dale, Georgia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Shady Dale, GA Weather Radar AccuWeather · Aug 10
- Larry Persons Lynch - The Florida Times-Union The Florida Times-Union · Sep 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Shady Dale Unique
- The only place in America named Shady Dale — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Shady Dale
- Robby and Cindy's Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeTown
Population (2024)296
Rank in state#454 of 537
Land area1.27 sq mi
Density233/sq mi
Coordinates33.3985, -83.5894