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Jonesboro Real Estate
There is a lot to do and see in this bustling southern town. Residents in Jonesboro will enjoy shopping at Southlake Mall as well as taking advantage of the entertainment and dining options nearby. Clayton County is home of several scenes in Gone with the Wind and residents will enjoy making their home amongst the scenic streets written about in this historic literary masterpiece. Residents can learn more about Clayton County's role in the book's magnificent scenery at the Road to Tara Museum. Several historic homes and government buildings built in the 19th century are available to tour as well. Jonesboro families will enjoy communing with each other in the great outdoors. Clayton County oversees 50 wooded parks for citizens to utilize. Active residents will love hiking, fishing and wildlife watching at nearby Reynolds Nature Preserve. Jesters Creek Trail, constructed by the Clayton County Greenways Council, is the first step in a comprehensive plan to provide biking and walking trails across the county. Kids will enjoy participating in watersports at Lake Spivey and Lake Jodeco, also in the area. Students residing in Jonesboro will attend Clayton County Public Schools. The system is the fifth largest in Georgia. Students will be challenged academically as well as enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities. Jonesboro High School, boasting an impressive athletics program, has won consecutive Clayton County Swimming Championships for the last twelve years. In addition to public schools in the area, there are several private schools and colleges and universities nearby. Prospective homebuyers with their eye on Jonesboro will be impressed with the selection. The area boasts stunning brick homes and stylish upscale estates on acreage. Traditional and contemporary styles, new construction and well-maintained older homes all line the streets of Jonesboro neighborhoods. While properties in the area are valued well over $1 million, buyers will find great deals starting in the low $100s as well.
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Jonesboro is located just 12 miles south of the city of Atlanta and is nestled in the heart of Clayton County. If you've seen the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit, which was filmed in the area, you've probably already seen glimpses of this charming city. Convenient to Interstate 75, Interstate 85 and Interstate 285, it's a great location for commuters. Additionally, Jonesboro is just minutes away from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
