Pelham, GA
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- 364 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Pelham is a quiet, close-knit agricultural town of around 3,500 people in southwest Georgia. Surrounded by sprawling pecan groves, cotton fields, and peanut farms, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with plenty of Southern charm. Daily life centers around a historic downtown and a friendly community, while U.S. 19 provides an easy drive to Camilla eight miles north and the shopping and dining of Thomasville about twenty-five minutes south.
For a community of its size, Pelham stands out by maintaining its own independent public school district, serving local students from pre-K all the way through high school. Affordable homes, quiet residential streets, and wide-open countryside make it an appealing option for anyone seeking a slower pace. It is a traditional south Georgia town where neighbors know each other and life moves at a relaxed, comfortable rhythm.
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