Atlanta Real Estate by County

Clayton County

Located just 15 miles south of downtown Atlanta, Clayton County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia.  Life in Clayton County revolves around transportation, much like it did when the Central Railroad passed through the county seat of Jonesboro.  Today, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has replaced the railroad and more than 12,000 of its 35,000 employees reside in Clayton County.

Clayton County is steeped in history.  Many residential homes have been restored, including the historic Ashley Oaks Mansion (1879) and Stately Oaks (1939).  Open to the public, these antebellum homes transport visitors to the Gone with the Wind era.

Official Clayton County Web Site

Major Cities:

• Forest Park
• Jonesboro (County Seat)
• Lake City
• Lovejoy
• Morrow
• Riverdale

Recreation:

Reynolds Nature Preserve

Newman Wetlands Center

Spivey Hall

Education:

Clayton County Public Schools

Colleges and Universities:

Clayton College and State University

Community Links:

Clayton County Chamber of Commerce

Clayton Collaborative Authority

Clayton County Community Services Authority

Clayton News Daily