the age of eighteen and 61.9% of those 65 or over. Education Public school students are zoned to the Early County School District which operates three schools in Blakely: Early County Elementary School, Early County Middle School, and Early County High School. Damascus is home to Southwest Georgia Academy, which was founded in 1970 as a segregation academy and participates in the Georgia Independent School Association. Its property formerly housed Damascus High School. Gallery Notable people Robbie Robinson, bodybuilder, actor, three-time Mr. Universe overall winner Shawn Williams (American football), football player, Atlanta Falcons References Cities in Early County, Georgia Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)