Why visit Conley
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Clayton State University and Southside Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Conley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Conley
Conley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clayton County and DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020 the CDP is entirely in Clayton County. It is at Atlanta's southeast corner, 7.98 miles from downtown. The population was 6,680 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Conley, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Clayton State University
School · 3.3 mi
University in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes13
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.5 mi
4481 Jonesboro Road
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
4505 Jonesboro Road/Highway 54, Forest Park/4505 Jonesboro Rd
09:00-20:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.5 mi
4465 Jonesboro, Forest Park
Mo-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00
1 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Originally known as Moccasin Gap, the unincorporated community was officially named "Conley" in 1867 after the family who owned the land. The community was home to many farms, however now it is known for its manufacturing industry.
From the History section of Conley, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
925 Conley Road, Forest Park
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Cleveland Avenue Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
2672 Old Hapeville Rd Sw, Atlanta
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
School · 4.8 mi
2946 Clifton Springs Rd, Decatur
Map of Conley
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 36°F | 4.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Ap 72219 (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clayton County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Forest Park 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Candler-McAfee 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Riverdale 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- College Park 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- East Point 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Belvedere Park 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Decatur 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Atlanta 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Stockbridge 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Stonecrest 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Spivey Hall, Clayton State University 2, Thomson200, CC0
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