Why visit Conyers
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Conyers Crossing 16, Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House, Conyers Commercial Historic District and Georgia International Horse Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Conyers
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Conyers
Conyers is a city in and the county seat of Rockdale County, Georgia, United States. The city is 24 miles (38.6 km) east of downtown Atlanta and is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of 2020, its population was 17,305. The formerly separate town of Milstead is now part of Conyers.
From the Wikipedia article Conyers, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks9
Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place in Conyers, Georgia
Conyers Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Conyers Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Rockdale County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic building in Conyers, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Ice Days
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
Main Street Northeast
Mo-Su 13:00-22:00
Randal S. Mills City Center Park and Lewis-Vaughn Botanical Garden
Park · 2.0 mi
949 Main Street Northeast, Conyers
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes56
Los Charros
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
1962 GA 138, Conyers
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00
Tokyo Hibachi Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.7 mi
2140 Salem Road Southeast, Conyers
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Baan Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 2.4 mi
1805 Suite G120 Parker Road Southeast
Tu-Th 11:30-15:00, 16:30-21:30; Su 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-15:00,...
Las Palmas Food Catering
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
2821 Salem Road Southeast, Conyers
Mo-Fr 02:00-23:30
44 more on the map.
History
Between 1816 and 1821, the area known as Rockdale was open for settlement. John Holcomb, a blacksmith, was the first settler in what is now Conyers. He settled where the current Rockdale County Courthouse is located, in the middle of Conyers on Main Street.
Eventually, pressure arose for a railroad to cross Georgia; the railroad was intended to run from Augusta, through neighboring Covington to Marthasville (now known as Atlanta). John Holcomb was against the railroad and refused to sell his land, and threatened to shoot anyone from the railroad who came onto his property.
Dr. W. D. Conyers, a banker from Covington, eventually persuaded John Holcomb into selling his land for $700. Dr. Conyers then sold the land to the Georgia Railroad. What is now Conyers began as a watering post along this line, named after Dr. Conyers. By 1845, the railroad was in full operation. By 1854, nearly 400 residents lived around the watering post, and Conyers was incorporated.
Conyers has been nearly destroyed several times by fire. It is said to have survived Sherman's March to the Sea due to a friend of Sherman's who lived in the area between Conyers and Covington. The story goes that the houses were spared because Sherman was uncertain where his friend lived.
In 1870, the surrounding area was incorporated into Rockdale County out of Newton County, Georgia, and Conyers became the county seat.
From the History section of Conyers, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conyers Atlanta Area
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1412 Old McDonough Highway Southeast, Conyers
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Conyers
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
1659 Centennial Olympic Parkway, Conyers
Horizon Extended Stay Conyers
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1385 Old McDonough Highway Southeast, Conyers
InTown Suites Extended Stay Atlanta GA - Conyers
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1125 Northlake Drive, Conyers
Jameson Inn Conyers
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1070 Dogwood Drive Southeast, Conyers
Churches and places of worship24
Unity Church and Spiritual Center of Rockdale
Church · Unity · 2.0 mi
933 Commercial Street Northeast, Conyers
Shopping17
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Healthcare6
Map of Conyers
191 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.9 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Covington Hcn (9 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
Rockdale County has had 11 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
Gwinnett County Airport - Briscoe Field (LZU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Lakeview Estates 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Oxford 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Lithonia 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Porterdale 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Stonecrest 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Covington 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Redan 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Loganville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Snellville 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Stone Mountain 15 mi northwest, about 24 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
- Olde-town-conyers, The original uploader was Skarg at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5
- Rockdale Confederate memorial in Conyers, John Trainor, CC BY 2.0
- Craftsmen Bungalow - Conyers Commercial Historic District, Christian Bessey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conyers Residential Historic District, Christian Bessey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House front door seen from Green Street, Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House rear porch seen from Scott Street, Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 78th Aviation Troop Command attends Rockdale County 'car show' (8170130529), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Take 'er for a spin! (8170157568), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- Rockdale-county-courthouse, The original uploader was Skarg at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5
- Rockdale County Jail rear seen from NE, Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockdale County Jail detail of jail entrance at SE corner, Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockdale County Jail cornerstone at NW corner, Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rockdale County Jail front entrance seen from NW, Tim Farley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Explaining the safety features (8170131109), Georgia National Guard from United States, CC BY 2.0
- ISS027-E-32013 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-33220 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-33218 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-71342 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-33219 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-32012 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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