Conley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clayton County and DeKalb County, Georgia United States. It is at Atlanta's southeast corner, 7.98 miles from downtown. The population was 6,680 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

History

Originally known as Moccasin Gap, the unincorporated community was officially named "Conley" in 1867 after the family who owned the land. The community was home to many farms, however now it is known for its manufacturing industry.

Geography

Conley is located along the northern border of Clayton County at 33.64028°N, -84.34222°W (33.640142, -84.342255). It is bordered by the city of Forest Park to the south and west, the city of Atlanta to the northwest, and by unincorporated land in DeKalb County to the north. The eastern edge of the CDP is formed by U.S. Route 23 (Moreland Avenue). Fort Gillem is to the south in Forest Park. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Conley CDP has a total area of 5.0 km2, of which 0.05 km2, or 0.98%, is water.

Demographics

Conley was first listed as a census-designated place in the 1980 U.S. census. At the 2020 United States census, there were 6,680 people, 2,016 households, and 1,266 families residing in the CDP.

Economy

A large number of trucking companies operate facilities in Conley, including less-than-truckload carriers, parts suppliers, and mechanics. Companies with terminals or other facilities in or near Conley include Old Dominion Freight Line, R+L Carriers, FedEx Freight, Saia, ABF Freight System, XTRA Lease, Estes Express Lines, Schneider National, Southeastern Freight Lines, Roehl Transport, Star Leasing, B.A.H. Express, C.R. England, CRST International, Tennessee Commercial Warehouse, Salson Logistics, Arka Express, and Central Freight Lines. The majority of these trucking companies are located along US 23/GA 42. Global shipping and logistics company Crowley Maritime operates an intermodal container shipping and storage yard in Conley. The Hickory Ridge Landfill is located in Conley. The capped landfill is now a solar energy project.