How is the commute from Woolsey, GA?

~30 miles south of downtown Atlanta (7 miles south of Fayetteville via GA-92).

Which school district serves Woolsey, GA?

Woolsey is served by Fayette County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Woolsey

Woolsey is the smallest town in Fayette County, with 206 residents in the 2020 census (2024 estimate: 209). Incorporated in 1893 and named for a prominent doctor who served in the Confederacy before being injured, it sits in southeastern Fayette County along GA-92 — 7 miles south of Fayetteville and 18 miles northwest of Griffin.

Clayton County border (border with Henry County), Lower Woolsey Rd — License:Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0

This map shows the incorporated and unincorporated areas in Fayette County, Georgia, highlighting Woolsey in red. It wa — License:Photo: Arkyan · CC BY-SA 3.0

Home prices in Woolsey

Home prices in Woolsey vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Woolsey

Town crossroads and historic sites — the remnants of the old school, post office, and churches of the once-prosperous farming town.
Nearby Fayetteville square (7 miles north) — the 1825 courthouse and downtown dining.
Starr's Mill Park — the scenic mill and waterfall a short drive north.

Commuting from Woolsey

~30 miles south of downtown Atlanta (7 miles south of Fayetteville via GA-92).
GA-92 connects to Fayetteville; GA-85 via Fayetteville leads to I-85 and Atlanta.
Realistic drive to downtown Atlanta: ~40–55 minutes off-peak, 70–100 minutes in rush hour via GA-92/GA-85 to I-85 N.
No MARTA rail service; no commuter bus.

Schools in Woolsey

Public schools: Fayette County Public 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.

Woolsey FAQs

What is the housing market like in Woolsey, GA?
Home prices in Woolsey vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Woolsey, GA?
~30 miles south of downtown Atlanta (7 miles south of Fayetteville via GA-92).
Which school district serves Woolsey, GA?
Woolsey is served by Fayette County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

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Fayette County Public Schools — NCES district profile

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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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