Lakeland is a city in Lanier County, Georgia, United States. The city is the county seat of Lanier County. It is part of the Valdosta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,730 at the 2000 census.
Originally called Milltown, Lakeland received its current name in 1925 in honor of its proximity to several lakes including Grand Bay Lake, Lake Erma, and Banks Lake. For many years, Lakeland owned and operated its own railroad.
Numerous festivals are held in the county throughout each year. One, is the Flatlanders Frolic Arts and Crafts Show. This event features bluegrass music, a road race and various other Labor Day weekend events. Also held in Lanier County is the Living Murals Celebration held in the Spring and most recently the Georgia Deep Woods Deerfest. Deerfest is a festival featuring wild game suppers, firearms giveaways, and much more.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,346, and the median income for a family was $28,487. Males had a median income of $23,457 versus $19,276 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,156. About 25.3% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 33.3% of those age 65 or over.
Radio Stations
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WLYX 96.7 FM Valdosta, GA Hip Hop
WQPW 95.7 FM Valdosta, GA Hot AC
WVDA 88.5 FM Valdosta, GA Christian Contemporary
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DINING - CATERING
Bits Country Fried Chicken - Category: Fried Chicken - 527 S College St
Lakeland, GA 31635 (229) 482-9173
Hobos Soul Foods - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - 709 S Oak St, Lakeland, GA 31635 (229) 482-2843
Southern Buffet Lakeland - Category: Buffet - 141 W Thigpen Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635 (229) 482-8185
VIDEO CONNECTION
Rocsi from BET's 106 & Park and DJ Kid Capri join Ashley Camon on her sweetsixteen celebration in South Georgia's small town called Lakeland Georgia. This is the hottest event to hit lakeland Georgia.
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