Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
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About Shady Dale
Shady Dale is a town in Jasper County with 252 residents in the 2020 census. Founded around 1880 on the site of a former Creek Indian settlement, it is a rural crossroads town best known for its annual professional rodeo — held the first weekend in June since 1983, sanctioned by the I.P.R.A./S.R.A.

Home prices in Shady Dale
Home prices in Shady Dale vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Shady Dale
- The annual Shady Dale Rodeo — first weekend in June, running since 1983.
- The old Bank of Shady Dale — now City Hall.
Commuting from Shady Dale
- ~55 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
- GA-142 / GA-212 connect toward I-20 at Covington or Conyers.
- Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~60–75 minutes off-peak, 95–135 minutes in rush hour via I-20 W.
- No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.
Shady Dale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shady Dale, GA?
Home prices in Shady Dale vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Shady Dale, GA?
~55 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.