Moving to Moreland, GA

About Moreland

Moreland is a small town in southern Coweta County, with 382 residents in the 2020 census (2025 estimate: 394) — a population that has barely moved in a century. It is the birthplace of novelist Erskine Caldwell (Tobacco Road, God's Little Acre), whose childhood home "The Little Manse" was moved to the town square as a museum; the town also claims humorist Lewis Grizzard (tribute museum at the Moreland Hometown Heritage Museum).

Home prices in Moreland

The median listing price in Moreland is $577,450.

Top places in Moreland

• The Little Manse / Erskine Caldwell birthplace — the Caldwell museum house on the town square (currently by appointment only).
• Moreland Hometown Heritage Museum — includes the "Tribute to Lewis Grizzard" exhibit (open Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.).
• Town square — the classic small Southern square with bench, flagpole, and bluebird-flag imagery.
• Cureton & Cole store — historic downtown storefront.

Commuting from Moreland

• ~40–45 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta.
• US-29 leads north to Newnan and the I-85 corridor; US-27A leads south to Luthersville.
• Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~50–65 minutes off-peak, 85–120 minutes in rush hour via US-29 to I-85 N.
• No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.

Schools in Moreland

Public schools: Coweta County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Moreland FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Moreland, GA?
  The median listing price in Moreland is $577,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026
• How is the commute from Moreland, GA?
  ~40–45 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta.
• Which school district serves Moreland, GA?
  Moreland is served by Coweta County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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