Explore Lovejoy, Georgia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lovejoy, Georgia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Georgia or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lovejoy.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Lovejoy |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| County | Clayton County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 33.436224 |
| Longitude | -84.314368 |
| Population | 10,122 |
| Density | 1342.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 30228, 30250 |
| Area Code | 404, 470, 678 |
| County Seat | Jonesboro |
| School District | Clayton County School District |
Lovejoy occupies a quiet stretch of the red-clay piedmont where the earth holds the warmth of the sun long after the light has faded. It lies 8.1 miles east of Fayetteville, GA (from Fayetteville, GA: bearing 96°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-southwest of Stockbridge. Shoal Creek carves a path through the landscape, its waters moving with a steady, deliberate grace that defines the local terrain. Only one mile away, the surface of Lake Talmadge reflects the shifting colors of the sky, offering a stillness that contrasts with the modest bustle of the surrounding fields. On the distant horizon, the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains may be glimpsed on the clearest of days, standing as silent sentinels far removed from these plains. The Open Air Mart provides a central point of activity, grounding the daily experience of the land in a familiar, accessible space.
Lovejoy emerged from the interplay of agricultural tradition and the steady expansion of regional rail networks that once connected the interior to broader markets. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the productivity of the soil to a modern mix of trade and service industries that support the daily needs of residents. Longleaf pine stands and remnants of past harvests remind observers of the deep connection between the people and the land they inhabit. Commerce flows through the area with a rhythm dictated by the demands of a changing industrial landscape, yet the fundamental character remains tied to the patience required for growth. Businesses here operate with an efficiency that honors the history of the region while looking toward the practical requirements of the present.
Lovejoy maintains a cultural character defined by the quiet endurance of its people and a commitment to the simplicity of everyday life. The Open Air Mart serves as a primary landmark, functioning as a nexus where the social life of the residents finds a natural, unforced expression. Notable events often center on the seasonal cycles of the region, bringing individuals together in a manner that feels both spontaneous and deeply rooted. While many figures have passed through the region, the life of the musician Alan Jackson stands out, as his early experiences in the surrounding area left a mark on his creative perspective. Life here proceeds with a careful attention to detail, where the quality of the air and the texture of the afternoon light provide a constant, subtle comfort to those who reside in Lovejoy.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lovejoy, Georgia. Coordinates: 33.436224, -84.314368. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lovejoy includes the ZIP code (30228, 30250), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Clayton County (Jonesboro), and school district assignment (Clayton County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |