Conyers Real Estate

Conyers

Conyers is the seat of Rockdale County, set along Interstate 20 about 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta. From SRA Signature Realty's office in Tucker, reaching Conyers generally means taking I-285 to I-20 East and exiting at Georgia Highway 138 or Sigman Road, a drive that trades DeKalb County's inside-the-perimeter feel for the more rural pace of Rockdale County, typically 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.

From Railroad Stop to County Seat

Conyers grew up around a watering stop on the Georgia Railroad, which reached the area in 1845. By 1854, roughly 400 people had settled around the depot, and the town was formally incorporated that year. It took its name from W. D. Conyers, a Covington banker involved with the railroad who helped bring the line through the property; local histories note he insisted whiskey never be sold on the land he deeded to the railroad. When the Georgia legislature carved Rockdale County out of Newton County in 1870, Conyers, already the area's commercial center, became its county seat. During the Civil War, Union forces under General William T. Sherman used the town as a staging point in 1864 while destroying nearby rail lines, and the 1845 depot that anchors downtown today survived that era and still stands in what's now known as Olde Town Conyers.

Olde Town and a Range of Home Styles

Olde Town Conyers preserves much of the original downtown around Main Street, including the historic depot and "The Dinky," a 1905 Rogers steam locomotive that's one of only three of its kind known to survive. Storefronts along Main Street house restaurants and shops in buildings dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s, and the Rockdale County Courthouse anchors the district. Away from downtown, Conyers offers a broad range of home styles, from older bungalows and farmhouses near the historic core to ranch and traditional-style houses built through the mid-to-late 20th century, along with newer subdivisions on the city's outer edges.

Parks, a Horse Park, and a Monastery

The Georgia International Horse Park sits just outside the city and was built for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, hosting the equestrian, mountain biking, and modern pentathlon riding and running events. The 1,139-acre facility continues to host horse shows, mountain biking events, and public festivals throughout the year. South of town, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit has stood since March 1944, when 20 Trappist monks arrived from the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky to found the community. The abbey welcomes day visitors to its church and grounds, sells baked goods from its Monks' Bakery and pieces from its stained glass studio, and holds prayer services scheduled throughout the day. Closer to downtown, Black Shoals Park at Randy Poynter Lake gives residents a place for fishing, walking trails, and lake views.

Getting Around Conyers

Interstate 20 runs directly through Conyers, connecting the city to Atlanta to the west and Augusta to the east, while Georgia Highway 138 and Highway 20 serve as the main local routes linking Olde Town to the horse park, the monastery, and surrounding neighborhoods. Rockdale County doesn't have MARTA rail service, so most residents get around by car, though Conyers' compact layout keeps everyday errands within a short drive of downtown.

Shopping and Local Life

Downtown's Olde Town district remains the hub for local shops, restaurants, and community events, with the historic depot and courthouse square serving as a backdrop for festivals held throughout the year. Beyond downtown, retail and dining are concentrated along Highway 138 and near the I-20 interchanges.

• Tour the 1845 depot and "The Dinky" locomotive in Olde Town Conyers


• Watch a horse show or ride the trails at the Georgia International Horse Park


• Visit the church and Monks' Bakery at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit


• Fish or walk the trails at Black Shoals Park


• Browse the shops and restaurants along Main Street

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Conyers, Georgia located?

Conyers is the seat of Rockdale County, roughly 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta along Interstate 20, between DeKalb County to the west and Newton County to the east.

How far is Conyers from SRA Signature Realty's Tucker office?

The drive covers about 25 to 30 miles, generally by way of I-285 to I-20 East and off at one of the Conyers exits, and typically takes 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.

What is Olde Town Conyers?

Olde Town Conyers is the city's historic downtown district around Main Street, built around the 1845 railroad depot and including the Rockdale County Courthouse, older storefronts, and the restored 1905 steam locomotive known as "The Dinky."

What is the Georgia International Horse Park?

It's a 1,139-acre equestrian and event facility built for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where it hosted equestrian, mountain biking, and modern pentathlon events. Today it continues to host horse shows, mountain biking, and festivals.

Can visitors tour the Monastery of the Holy Spirit?

Yes. The Trappist monastery south of Conyers welcomes day visitors to its church and grounds, and its gift shop sells baked goods and stained glass made on-site.

What kinds of homes are available in Conyers?

Conyers has older bungalows and farmhouses near its historic downtown, ranch and traditional homes in neighborhoods built through the mid-to-late 20th century, and newer subdivisions on the city's outer edges.