CLAYTON COUNTY

County Offices
112 Smith Street
Jonesboro 770-477-3207
https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
2270 Mount Zion Road
Jonesboro 678-610-4021
www.claytonchamber.org

Quality of Life
As the economic and employment hub of Clayton County, Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport employs 12,000 county residents. With the world’s largest airport terminal building and one of the busiest airport operations globally, Hartsfield has been the biggest generator of economic opportunities for Clayton County in the past 10 to 15 years. In addition to the airport, Clayton County benefits from thriving manufacturing, commercial, and distribution centers. Located in Morrow, Clayton College and State University, a four-year institution, is one of the 34 state-supported colleges and universities in Georgia.

Offering a tremendous variety of things to do and places to see, the county hosts an endless list of activities and intriguing sites just waiting to be discovered. The City of Jonesboro offers a fascinating glimpse of the Old South. Here, antebellum homes and several Civil War sites form a 300-acre National Historic Register District. The great outdoors offers an equally abundant list of treasures. The county is home to more than 50 parks, including the Reynolds Nature Preserve and the Jesters Creek Trail. Here, residents can enjoy some of Georgia’s best fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Golfers will enjoy the use of one private and three public golf courses.

Services
Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport employs 12,000 county residents and serves as the economic center for the county. Boasting the world’s largest airport terminal and one of the busiest airport operations globally, Hartsfield has been the county’s biggest generator of economic opportunities in the past 15 years.

The Clayton County School System, the sixth largest system in Georgia, serves over 45,000 students annually. Student honors include Odyssey of the mind championships, HOPE Scholarships, and Georgia’ SMART students. Clayton College and State University, a four-year institution, located in Morrow, is one of the 34 state-supported colleges and universities in Georgia.

The Southern Regional Health System is readily available for all healthcare needs. The system includes Southern Regional Medical Center, a 410-bed, full-service hospital located in Riverdale. Other facilities include the Southern Regional Psychiatric Center.

College Park
City Offices
404-767-1537
https://www.collegeparkga.com/

Chamber of Commerce
678-610-4021
https://www.claytonchamber.org/

Cited by Atlanta Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Call Home,” the well-established city of College Park has matured into one of the metropolitan area’s most unique and exciting communities. Also known as “Georgia’s Global City,” College Park benefits from close proximity to the regional international airport, major interstates, and options for mass transit. Newcomers will discover a delightfully revitalized city that offers the best of Southern hospitality in quality attractions and services that now include the new Georgia International Convention Center. The city is also home to the largest private school in the nation, Woodward Academy. Complementing the city’s progressive attitude and growth pattern, the community places a high value on historic structures. College Park claims one of the largest urban historic districts in Georgia with 867 structures on the Historic Register. Along the historic Main Street district, once-vacant buildings are welcoming thriving new businesses.


Forest Park
City Hall
404-366-4720
https://www.forestparkga.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
678-610-4021
https://www.claytonchamber.org/

Newcomers to the tranquil community of Forest Park will discover a convenient, family-oriented lifestyle in close proximity to Atlanta, a regional shopping mall, and the international airport. C-TRAN offers mass transit options in around Clayton County, although commuters are well-served by major highways. An attractive selection of homes in a variety of styles and price ranges appeal to a cross-section of buyers. The city is proud of the focal point of its main park, an 18-acre expanse filled with quality recreational facilities. Among the amenities are a lighted tennis court, a lighted sand volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, a barn-style stage, lighted jogging track, athletic fields and courts including a football stadium, a senior center, playgrounds, and miniature golf. Recreational programs are also well developed and varied to appeal to every age group and interest.

Jonesboro
City Hall
770-478-3800
https://jonesboroga.com/

Chamber of Commerce
678-610-4021
https://www.claytonchamber.org/

Originally called Leakesville, the city was later renamed for Samuel Goode Jones, a civil engineer who once helped revive the struggling local economy. The Jonesboro of today is located a short 20 minutes away from Atlanta and 12 miles south of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. Jonesboro’s Main Street buildings, some dating back to the mid-1800s, have been renovated and now house elegant antique shops, gift shops, and government offices. Jonesboro’s diverse selection of housing includes stately traditional homes as well as historic estates from the Antebellum period. Showcasing newer ideas in housing design, picturesque Lake Spivey serves as the centerpiece for a distinct collection of new golf communities. Jonesboro residents are also afforded convenient access to Southlake Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the region.

Morrow
City Offices
770-961-4002
https://morrowga.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
678-610-4021
https://www.claytonchamber.org/

As the home of Clayton College and State University, Morrow offers all the cultural enrichment and intellectual stimulation of a college town in close proximity to a major metropolitan area. The founding acre of land that once served as a railroad fuel and trading stop still anchors a vibrant commercial district with excellent shopping, dining, and entertainment. Annual events are many, and the community benefits from active and involved residents who create a close-knit hometown spirit. The city is proud of its heritage and preserves a number of historical landmarks and sites. One of the architectural wonders is Spivey Hall, an aesthetically elegant and acoustically superior recital hall featuring a great concert organ on the university campus.

Riverdale
City Hall
770-997-8989
https://www.riverdalega.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
678-610-4021
https://www.claytonchamber.org/

The suburban community of Riverdale is one of the largest municipalities in Clayton County. The city is located approximately five miles south of Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport on the metropolitan area’s “Southern Crescent.” Just 10 miles from Atlanta, residents enjoy small-town friendliness within easy access of world-class cultural and entertainment centers. Highway 85 has served as the primarily transportation route through Riverdale for decades, following the same north/south route as the former railroad. Throughout the last four decades of the 20th century, Riverdale continued to evolve into a modern city and a growing Atlanta suburb that offers a welcoming hometown atmosphere.