A Great Place to Live, Work, Play and Stay
Published Nov 03, 2008
From cosmopolitan sophistication and vitality to suburban friendliness to big-city amenities mixed with rural charm and ease of getting around, Clayton County is a place with a heart and in the heart of it all.
Each of its communities – College Park, Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lake City, Lovejoy, Morrow and Riverdale – has a unique style and personality, but all are united in making the entire region inviting, prosperous and dynamic for its residents and businesses.
Clayton County is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, which has an economic impact of more than $23 billion. The Georgia International Convention Center is a world-class venue that will soon be directly linked to the airport’s people mover system, another first for the nation from Clayton County.
Getting around Clayton County is easy and convenient, and the area’s transportation infrastructure includes access to Interstates 75, 85, 285 and 675.
The region boasts Fortune 500 companies such as Clorox, Sherwin-Williams, Fresh Express and Toto USA and offers world-class attractions in its backyard, including the Beach at International Park, site of the 1996 Olympic beach volleyball competition and now part of Clayton County’s tremendous parks system.
The Atlanta State Farmers Market is home to 150 acres of fresh produce, flowers and other goods and is a distribution and wholesale hub.
Clayton State University is a major educational asset for the entire region and is home to a cultural treasure in Spivey Hall, the Carnegie Hall of the South. The National Archives Southeast Region and Georgia State Archives are next-door neighbors in Clayton County, the only place in the country where state and national archives are co-located.
Clayton County offers a variety of local and state programs that help businesses grow, and its low tax rates, tax credits and incentives, and skilled, educated and available workforce make the community the ideal place to live, work, play and stay.
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