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Sign on a street lightLocated just 30 minutes south of Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the City of McDonough is home to just over 23,000 residents. While maintaining its southern charm, the City of McDonough is a thriving, picturesque community that is the center for activities, art, and commerce for Henry County and the southern arc of Metro Atlanta.

Historic Square

Our beautiful and historic Square is surrounded by a thriving business district offering unique shops, antiques and both casual and fine dining.

Main Street

McDonough is a National Main Street City and City of Character and has a 1920's prototype Service Station as a Welcome Center located on the Square which is the headquarters of both Main Street McDonough and McDonough Hospitality and Tourism.

McDonough is truly a great place to live, work, shop, worship and play. It possesses all the charm of a small southern town while offering the latest in modern technology.

City Profile

  • Incorporated: 1823
  • 2010 Estimate: 20,000
  • 2007 Estimate: 13,208
  • 2000 Estimate: 4,809

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