Clayton County, Georgia, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Clayton County is a suburban county in Georgia, immediately south of Atlanta, with Jonesboro as its county seat. It was formed in 1858 from parts of Fayette and Henry counties. Its municipalities include Forest Park, Jonesboro, Lake City, Lovejoy, Morrow and Riverdale, along with part of College Park. Much of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport lies in the county’s northwestern corner, alongside major highway and rail transportation routes.