2017 Atlanta CommunityProfiles

Clayton County
claytoncountyga.gov (770) 477-3208
County Population: 265,888
County Seat: Jonesboro
Median Household Income: $42,936 Median Home Price: $121,300
Square Miles: 144.28 Millage Rate: 14.912
Municipalities: Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lake City, Lovejoy, Morrow, and Riverdale
Jonesboro • jonesboroga.com (770) 478-3800 • Pop. 4,580
Past and present are attractively blended in Jonesboro, with historic and
recreational sites in abundance. Just 12 miles from Atlanta and the county seat
of Clayton County, Jonesboro is an historical gem with all the amenities of a
modern city. Easy access to Interstate 75 is a perk for those wishing to commute
to Atlanta or visit the attractions of the city. Clayton County is where the famous
movie Gone with the Wind was filmed, so there are numerous attractions
for residents and visitors. Many recreational activities are in the area as well,
including golf, fishing, and visual and performance arts.
As a suburb just south of Atlanta, Clayton County provides relaxed living with
plentiful amenities very close by. The county is one of the smallest in Georgia
and one of the most densely populated. Public education, a four-year college,
healthcare, and business opportunities are all within the limits of Clayton
County. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is also in the county,
so traveling is very accessible.
Forest Park • forestparkga.org (404) 366-4720 • Pop.18,874
The more populous Forest Park thrives on the economic engine of Hartsfield-
Jackson Atlanta International Airport and its related businesses, as well as the
activity of the Georgia State Farmers Market. Located only nine miles away
from Atlanta, Forest Park has easy access to the city and all it has to offer. The
1,465-acre Fort Gillem Military Reservation is in Forest Park. The city is a great
center of commerce, growing rapidly since the 1950s. Forest Park is a great
place for those wishing to be close to a large airport and major interstates as
well as the city of Atlanta.
Power
Amicalola EMC
(706) 253-5200
amicalolaemc.com
Cobb EMC
(770) 429-2100
cobbemc.com
Georgia Power
(888) 660-5890
georgiapower.com
Sawnee EMC
(770) 887-2363
sawnee.com
Gas
Atlanta Gas Light
(877) 427-4321
atlantagaslight.com
Gas South
(877) 472-4932
gas-south.com
Morrow • cityofmorrow.com (770) 961-4002 • Pop. 6,859
Morrow is home to Spivey Hall, Clayton State University’s acclaimed performing
arts center, and the Southlake Mall shopping complex. The city started as an acre
of land in 1870, and that acre is still the center of the town. Morrow has grown
from a trading stop to a thriving commercial town with appealing shopping
venues, fine dining, and great entertainment centers. Many historical attractions
are in Morrow, and the city has multiple annual events. The amenities of Atlanta
are close by, as well as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Riverdale • riverdalega.gov (770) 909-5300 • Pop. 15,500
The Clayton County Public School system serves the students of Riverdale.
Located only 10 miles from Atlanta, Riverdale provides nice residential living
close to the amenities of the large city. Only five miles from Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta International Airport, residents of Riverdale have easy access to travel.
Median household income in Riverdale is $37,100. The City of Riverdale’s South
City Concert Series takes place at The Amphitheater at the Riverdale Town
Center during the summer.
True Natural Gas
(877) 746-4362
truenaturalgas.com
Water and Sewer
Cherokee Co. Water &
Sewage Authority
(770) 479-1813
ccwsa.com
Cable
AT&T
(877) 736-0890
uverseonline.att.net
Charter
Communications
(888) 438-2427
charter.com
Telephone
AT&T
(877) 736-0890
att.com
Recycling
Recycling Center
(770) 517-7650
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