Clayton County

Clayton County is a governmental jurisdiction in northern Georgia with Jonesboro serving as the administrative seat and seven incorporated municipalities within its territory. The region covers roughly 144 square miles south of Atlanta.

This jurisdiction was established in 1858 and witnessed several military engagements during the Civil War in the early 1860s. Two major confrontations took place within this territory and left lasting marks in local memory.

Clayton County Public Schools serves over 50,000 students with programs that prepare them for global opportunities through innovative educational initiatives.

Several fire stations are distributed throughout the territory and provide emergency services to residents. These facilities are strategically positioned to ensure short response times.

The eastern half of the territory is drained by the Upper Ocmulgee River system while the western side belongs to the Upper Flint River basin. This division between two separate watersheds influences the natural landscape and vegetation differently in each half.

Location: Georgia

Inception: November 30, 1858

Capital city: Jonesboro

Shares border with: DeKalb County, Henry County, Spalding County, Fayette County, Fulton County

Website: http://claytoncountyga.gov

GPS coordinates: 33.54000,-84.36000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:14