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Conyers, GA

Conyers is an Atlanta suburb, the county seat of and only city in 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 the 2010 census, the city population was 15,195. The formerly separate town of Milstead is now part of Conyers.

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 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 is located at 33°39′59″N 84°0′27″W (33.666360, −84.007574). The city is located in the eastern part of Metro Atlanta along Interstate 20, which provides access to the city from exits 80 and 82. I-20 leads west 24 mi (39 km) to downtown Atlanta and east 122 mi (196 km) to Augusta. U.S. Route 278 also runs through the city, concurrent with I-20. Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 20 and 138. GA-20 leads northeast 16 mi (26 km) to Loganville and southwest 20 mi (32 km) to McDonough. GA-138 leads northeast 21 mi (34 km) to Monroe and southwest 18 mi (29 km) to Stockbridge.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.9 square miles (31 km²), of which 11.8 square miles (31 km²) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²) (1.17%) is covered by water.

Health and wellness are integral components of life in Conyers. The city is home to several healthcare facilities, such as Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services. Additionally, the Covington Family YMCA plays a pivotal role in promoting community health, offering fitness programs, sports activities, and wellness initiatives. For yoga enthusiasts, Yonder Yoga and Southern Lotus Yoga provide excellent classes to enhance flexibility and mental clarity. Those looking for a more intensive workout can join Fit Candy Studio and Body Tech Conyers, which are well-regarded for their dynamic workout classes. Additionally, Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga offers holistic wellness activities that combine physical and mental health practices. For social fitness activities, Siloam Wellness offers engaging dance cardio sessions.

Top sites in Conyers, GA are Cherokee Run Golf Club, Georgia International Horse Park, and Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden.

Population: 20,111 (2024). ZIP code: 30012, 30013, 30094. Area codes: 770, 678, 470. Elevation: 791 ft (241 m). Area: 11.88 sq mi (30.78 km²).

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What is Conyers, GA famous for?

Wander through the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden or imagine riding the rails on the Milstead 104 "Dinky" Steam Locomotive. The Georgia International Horse Park is a world-class facility that hosted equestrian and mountain bike venues for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Today, this 1400-acre horse park is a multi-purpose facility featuring horse shows, horse trails, mountain bike trails, fairs, festivals, corporate picnics, and banquets year-round. Be sure to mark your calendar as you don't want to miss the annual Spring event - the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.

What is the cost of living in Conyers, GA?

Conyers is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro metro area, which is ranked 131 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Conyers is estimated to be 94.6% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

What is the median household income in Conyers, GA?

In 2022, Conyers, GA had a population of 17.4k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $53,500. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Conyers, GA grew from 17,101 to 17,415, a 1.84% increase and its median household income grew from $47,280 to $53,500, a 13.2% increase. Most people in Conyers, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Conyers, GA was 1 car per household.

Sources

City of Conyers

Wikipedia

Data USA

Fly Homes

Explore Georgia

Cherokee Run Golf Club

Georgia International Horse Park

Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

Covington Family YMCA

Yonder Yoga

Southern Lotus Yoga

Fit Candy Studio

Body Tech Conyers

Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga

Siloam Wellness

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