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Welcome

Welcome to Clayton County!

This publication provides you with
a snapshot of the community’s
exceptional quality of life, and its TABLE OF CONTENTS

thriving economy. Clayton County is Welcome ............Inside Front Cover
a nucleus of activity with a diverse At-A-Glance .....................................2
blend of culture and commerce. County Map ......................................5
With its Southern charm, bountiful Numbers to Know ............................7
leisure activities, coupled with unique
communities, Clayton County is the Government .....................................9
Valencia Williamson, President & CEO Emergency Services ......................10
perfect place to call home.
Film Clayton ..................................13
layton County is close to all the Our ideal location, diverse and educated
big-city amenities of Atlanta while workforce, progressive leadership, low cost Fort Gillem ....................................14
enjoying all the closeness of a of living, and strong sense of community
small community. combine to make Clayton County just the Economic Development ................17
C Clayton County’s network of Water Authority ............................21
communities all work together to make the place to grow a business and a family. We
county, its businesses, and its residents hope this publication provides a snapshot Transportation ..............................23
prosper while each displays its own style of the comfortable lifestyle and enterprising Arts and Culture ............................25
and personality. business environment that we offer.
Clayton County is home to: We invite you to work, play, shop, and live Community Organizations.............31
• the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield- in Clayton County. Recreation .....................................32
Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
which puts Clayton County within two Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Education ......................................35
hours of 80 percent of the U.S.; • 2270 Mount Zion Rd. Health and Wellness ......................41
• the highly regarded Clayton State Jonesboro, GA 30236
University with its magnificent campus 678-610-4021 Housing .........................................47
and concert venue, Spivey Hall, known www.claytonchamber.org
as the “Carnegie Hall of the South”;
• Founded in 1953
• the combined Georgia State Archives
and Southeast Regional Archives, the • 24 Board of Directors
first time state and national archival • Multiple engagement opportunities Linda Mosely ..........................................................................Publisher
centers have been co-located; Mark Mosely ..........................................................Executive Editor
• Value-based membership options
• the Georgia International Convention tailored to help your company network Nelson Smith .............................................Marketing Executive
Center, the second largest convention Teresa Greer ..........................................................Managing Editor
and exhibition facility in the state; and gain new business opportunities Andrew Smith ......................................................Associate Editor
• a multitude of parks throughout To learn more about becoming Rachel Rowell .....................Director, Scheduling/Logistics
the county, including “The Beach,” a Chamber member, please call us at Stephen Hefner.................................................Creative Director
home to the 1996 Olympic beach 678-610-4021 or check out our website Bob Swinehart ..................................................Graphic Designer
volleyball competition. at www.claytonchamber.org. Daniel Thompson ...........................................Graphic Designer
Spence Garcia ...................................................Graphic Designer
Mike Schalk .................................................................Photographer
Amy Anderson ................................................Business Manager
Connie Parker ..................................................Business Manager
Nate Faulkenberry ................Digital Marketing Strategist
Thomas Schaefer ............................................................Director, IT
The Clayton County Community Magazine is published by
Great Southern Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 20568, St. Simons
Island, GA 31522, 912-638-0780. © Copyright 2020 by
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Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Community Guide • www.claytonchamber.org • 678-610-4021