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City of Forest Park

City of Forest Park

Government Administration

Forest Park, Georgia 1,479 followers

A City For Every Season

About us

Located roughly 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta, the City of Forest Park is home to a population of more than 20,000 residents in Clayton County, Ga., as well as many flourishing small, medium and large businesses. The City was incorporated in 1908 and is conveniently located approximately five miles from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, with easy access to I-75, I-285 and I-675.

Website
https://www.forestparkga.gov/
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Forest Park, Georgia
Type
Government Agency

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  • 🎉🐶 PAWS UP, FOREST PARK! You asked for it, so you got it. The brand-new Legacy Bark Park is officially OPEN in downtown! Located at 725 Main St., come check out the fresh equipment, wide-open play areas, and endless fun for your fur babies. 🐕💚 Huge thanks to Councilmember Delores Gunn (Ward 2), Mayor Angelyne Butler, MPA, and our amazing Public Works team for making this tail-wagging dream come true! 🐾✨ #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #NewDogPark #Pets #PublicWorks

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  • 🐾 Legacy Bark Park Ribbon Cutting! 🐾 Get ready to bark, wag, and fetch! Forest Park’s brand-new Legacy Bark Park is officially opening! 🎉 Join Councilmember Delores A. Gunn (Ward 2) and the City of Forest Park for a special ribbon-cutting celebration at Bill Lee Park. This isn’t just a dog park, it’s a place for residents and furry friends to connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors together! 🌳🐶 📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025 ⏰ 2:30 PM 📍 Bill Lee Park | 725 Main Street Bring your pups, your family, and your community spirit. It’s going to be a pawsome time! 🐕💛 For more information, contact: Councilaide@forestparkga.gov #ForestParkGA #OneForestPark #LegacyBarkPark #RibbonCutting #DogParkOpening #CommunityEvent

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  • ✨ Here's our Employee Spotlight for the month of November! ✨Meet LaKeya Payton, our amazing Human Resources Assistant who’s been helping to keep things running smoothly here at the City of Forest Park for more four years! Check out these cool, interesting facts: 🎬 Favorite Movie: Shrek (because who doesn’t love an ogre with layers?) 🎶 Favorite Genre: R&B/Soul ✈️ Dream Vacation: Bangkok, Thailand 💚 What she loves most about working at Forest Park: “The flexibility it offers for me.” We’re so grateful to have you on the team, Lakeya. As always, thank you for bringing your warmth, humor and heart to everything you do! 🌳💫 #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #EmployeeSpotlight #HumanResources #CityHall #EmployeeAppreciationPost

  • A special tribute to all those who have served. Join Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler, MPA, and the City of Forest Park for this year's annual Veterans Day Luncheon, a special event to celebrate and express our gratitude to those who have bravely served our nation. The event will be held at the Forest Park Council Chambers, located at 745 Forest Pkwy. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at noon. There is NO COST to attend. To RSVP for this event, email Samaria McCoy at smccoy@forestparkga.gov. #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #VeteransDay #USA #ArmedForces #ThankYouForYourService

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    View profile for Hector Gutierrez

    City Councilman @ The City of Forest Park | Community Schools Coordinating Supervisor @ Clayton County Public Schools | Education, Community Engagement & Bridge to Resources

    Honored and humbled to be recognized among so many amazing leaders making a difference across our state. Serving my community has never been about titles or recognition it’s about impact, people, and purpose. Thank you to everyone in Forest Park and Clayton County who continue to believe in the power of service! #OneForestPark

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    We're back with four more of our 40 Under 40 honorees. Congratulations to all! Each year we choose 40 of the best & brightest young leaders from across the state to celebrate. They work in public service and private companies; they are CEOs and lawyers, culinary experts and medical professionals, educators and executive directors. And while all have undoubtedly excelled professionally, they are also known for giving back to their communities. See the rest at https://lnkd.in/giacWcdg #georgia #georgiatrend #40under40 #georgiatrend40under40 #georgialeaders

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  • FOREST PARK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT! We’re thrilled to celebrate the five-year anniversary 🎉 of Zane' Candle Co., now shining brighter than ever at its beautiful new store, located at 4150 Jonesboro Rd. in Forest Park 🏬. This milestone marks not only half a decade of crafting hand-poured, high-quality candles 🕯️ but also the exciting beginning of a new chapter 🌟. 🏛️✂️ City officials , along with representatives from the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, commemorated the occasion with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony surrounded by loyal customers, residents, and community partners 💛. Here’s to many more years of making every space a little warmer and more inviting 🔥🏡. #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #BusinessGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #ZaneCandleCo

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  • ✨ There's a superstar promotion we're excited to announce! ✨Congrats to Charise Clay, Forest Park’s new Main Street Manager. With her passion for economic development and a talent for business recruitment, Ms. Clay has been tapped to spearhead strategic efforts in order to attract new businesses, while also enhancing our city’s charm and making downtown Forest Park the place to be for those who live, work and thrive in metro Atlanta. More exciting updates to come, so be sure to stay tuned! #OneForestPark #ClaytonCounty #EconomicDevelopment #MainStreet #DowntownBusiness

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  • 🇺🇸🗳️ The City of Forest Park is encouraging all residents to cast their vote in this year's municipal election, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Eligible voters must vote at their designated county precinct on Election Day, as state law prohibits voters from casting a ballot outside of their precinct. Voters who attempt to vote outside of their designated polling place will be directed to their correct precinct. IMPORTANT: Residents should check the My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov) to identify their assigned voting precinct or contact the Clayton County Board of Elections & Registration at (770) 477-3372. Below is a list of locations that indicate the possible precincts that voters may be assigned to based on their respective ward: Ward 1: - Forest Park Library (4812 West St.) Ward 2 - Forest Park Library (4812 West St.) - Forest Park Senior Center (5087 Park Ave.) Ward 3 - Forest Park Library (4812 West St.) - Joseph H. Huie Elementary School (1260 Rock Cut Rd.) - Forest Park Senior Center (5087 Park Ave.) - Jewell C. Anderson Elementary School (4199 Old Rock Cut Rd.) Ward 4 - Forest Park Library (4812 West St.) - Forest Park Senior Center (5087 Park Ave.) - Living Faith Tabernacle (5880 Old Dixie Hwy.) Ward 5 - G.P. Babb Middle School (5500 Reynolds Rd.) - Living Faith Tabernacle (5880 Old Dixie Hwy.) - *B.C. Haynie Elementary School (169 Morrow Rd.) / Please note that this voting site is located within the City of Morrow. For additional information, contact City Clerk Randi Rainey at rrainey@forestparkga.gov or contact the Clayton County Board of Elections & Registration at (770) 477-3372.

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