Why visit Morrow
Townapedia lists 10 parks and trails, 57 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Southlake 24 and Clayton State University.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Morrow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morrow
Morrow is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Its population was 6,569 in 2020. It is the home of Clayton State University and the Georgia Archives.
From the Wikipedia article Morrow, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Clayton State University
School · 1.2 mi
University in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes57
Hallo Vegan
Restaurant · Thai, American, Mexican, Burger, Cake · 0.4 mi
1626 Lake Harbin Road, Morrow
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 13:00-19:00
45 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Quality Inn & Suites Morrow Atlanta South
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
6597 Jonesboro Road, Morrow
History
The community was named after Radford E. Morrow, the original owner of the town site. Morrow was founded in 1846 with the advent of the railroad into the area. It was incorporated as a city in 1943.
From the History section of Morrow, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
685 Morrow Road, Forest Park
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare4
Map of Morrow
173 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jonesboro (3 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, 7 miles away.
- Lake City 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Forest Park 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Jonesboro 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Riverdale 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Conley 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Stockbridge 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Irondale 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Hapeville 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Bonanza 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- College Park 9 mi northwest, about 14 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
- Morrow, Georgia city hall, Thomson200, CC0
- Morrow, GA 30260, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Spivey Hall, Clayton State University 2, Thomson200, CC0
- Georgia I75sb Exit 231 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I75sb Jonesboro Rd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I75sb Exit 231, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I75sb Exit 233, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spivey Hall - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Georgia I75sb Mount Zion Blvd Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia I75sb Exit 233 exit only, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clayton County, GA, USA - panoramio (6), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- 2011 microfilm reader 5416631525, Valerie from Atlanta, CC BY 2.0
- National Archives at Atlanta - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Georgia I75sb Exit 233 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richway Arrowhead Shopping Center Atlanta, GA 1 (7802173206), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pond in Willie Oswalt Nature Preserve, Lake City GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Egotea, Egotea Heights, CC BY-SA 4.0
- V Heights, Chase Flynn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Community Center, Lake City GA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
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