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Jonesboro in Clayton County, Georgia

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The county seat of Clayton, Jonesboro is known as the official “home” of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind” and maintains its historic atmosphere with stately homes and beautiful landscapes.

Jonesboro, GA Drive Times

Entertainment
Atlanta Braves - Truist Park
Mercedes Benz Stadium
Infinite Energy Center
Work Life
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport
Quick Interstate Access
I-75
Average Commute Time
28 minutes
Shopping & Dining
Buckhead Shops/Dining
Lenox Square
Ponce City Market
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Jonesboro, Georgia Demographics

Familes & Kids

Families 64%
With Kids 26%

Median Age

33

Total Population

4,737

Male 2,682
Female 2,055

Travel to Work

Drive Alone
71%
Carpool
15%
Public Transit
5%
Walk
1%
Other
3%
Work at Home
6%

Jonesboro, Georgia Properties for Sale

Jonesboro Area Schools

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    Elite Scholars Academy School
    7923 Fielder Rd; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 6th-12th  |  624 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 14th
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    Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
    2580 Mount Zion Pkwy; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 9th-12th  |  626 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 25th
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    Jonesboro High School
    7728 MOUNT ZION BOULEVARD; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,343 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 143rd
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    Lovejoy High School
    1587 MCDONOUGH ROAD; Hampton, GA 30228
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,835 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 165th
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    Mount Zion High School
    2535 MOUNT ZION PARKWAY; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,273 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 158th
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    Mundy's Mill High School
    9652 FAYETTEVILLE RD.; Jonesboro, GA 30238
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,729 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 164th
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    Riverdale High School
    160 ROBERTS DRIVE; Riverdale, GA 30274
    Public 9th-12th  |  1,263 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 155th
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    Perry Career Academy - Eula Wilburn Ponds Perry Center for
    137 Spring St; Jonesboro, GA 30236
    Public 7th-12th  |  440 students
    Metro Atlanta School Rank: 198th

Nearby City & Neighborhoods

Forest Park

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Forest Park was originally founded by farming families with an influx of railroad employees, but today is home to more than 20,000 people and has become a viable center for commerce.

Lake City

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Lake City’s pride and joy is the Lake City Community Center, a nearly 5,000-square-foot multi-use facility designed for weddings, birthday parties, reunions and city meetings.  

Morrow

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Morrow is home to Clayton State University, the Southeast Region Branch of U.S. Archives, the Georgia Archives, Reynolds Nature Preserve and Spivey Hall, a stunning performance center.

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