Tyrone, Georgia
Tyrone is a town of 7,896 people in Fayette County, Georgia, founded in 1909.
Why visit Tyrone
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Thomas P. Arnold House and Shamrock Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Tyrone
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tyrone
Tyrone is a town in Fayette County, Georgia, United States. The population was 7,658 in 2020. The estimated population in 2018 was 7,388. It is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Tyrone, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Thomas P. Arnold House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
House in Palmetto in United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Kedron Fieldhouse & Aquatic Center
Park · 3.0 mi
202 Fieldhouse Drive, Peachtree City
Kedron Multi-Purpose Rink
Sports field and stadium · 3.0 mi
101 Fieldhouse Drive, Peachtree City
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Frank's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood, Italian, Sandwich, Burger · 3.2 mi
1188 Collinsworth Road
Mo,Su off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
4 more on the map.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Tyrone as a town in 1911. The community's name is a transfer from County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland.
From the History section of Tyrone, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
203 Newgate Road, Peachtree City
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Crabapple Lane Elementary School
School · 2.5 mi
450 Crabapple Ln, Peachtree City
Healthcare4
Map of Tyrone
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 43°F | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 3.1 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta 72215 (8 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
Fayette 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
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Fairburn 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Peachtree City 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Palmetto 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Fayetteville 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Union City 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- South Fulton 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Chattahoochee Hills 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Riverdale 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Senoia 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Newnan 13 mi southwest, about 20 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
- TP Arnold House, Gabrielle Micale, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS031-E-52814 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-7426 - View of Tennessee, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-348039 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-32467 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-170419 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-7120 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-7121 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-57318 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- GR Sims House side, Ramsey Eden, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GR Sims House Front, Ramsey Eden, CC BY-SA 3.0
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