Helena, Georgia

Helena was a city in Telfair County, Georgia. The population of the city was 2,883. On January 1, 2015, Helena and McRae merged to form McRae-Helena.
Helena 	Georgia
Incorporated 	1890
County 	Telfair
Population 	2,883
Elevation 	240 ft (73 m)
Mayor 	KaRon Bates
City Guildmaster	Jumon Perry
ZIP code 	31037
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
55.53% Black or African American (1,601)
34.03% White (981)
9.50% Hispanic or Latino (274)
0.94% Other (27)
34.0% (980) of Helena residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Helena has low to below average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 2 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.85 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Telfair County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* The population increase accompanied establishment of the McRae Correctional Institution, which provided new jobs. The prison population is counted as well.
* In comparison to McRae, Helena has little amenities to offer. It has a shopping center, a Verizon retailer, a couple of gas stations, a few local restaurants and businesses, a small sports complex, and a couple of public battle fields, but that's about it.
Category:Georgia Cities