Lovejoy, Georgia
City · Population 12,612 · #88 in Georgia
About Lovejoy
Lovejoy is a close-knit town in western Georgia with an estimated population of 12,612.
Officially, Lovejoy is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.91 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,334 residents per square mile.
📰 Lovejoy News Today
- 400-acre data center proposal withdrawn in Lovejoy, city council to revise zoning policies WABE · Aug 10
- Lovejoy High School (GA) Baseball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Gigawatt-scale data center campus planned outside Atlanta, Georgia Data Center Dynamics · Jul 27
- Lovejoy officer on leave after viral video shows him slamming suspect to ground inside Walmart 11Alive.com · Apr 27
- Georgia police officer on leave after video shows him slamming man into floor at Walmart CBS News · Apr 29
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What Makes Lovejoy Unique
- The only place in America named Lovejoy — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,612.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Lovejoy
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Lovejoy
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Bay Breeze — seafood
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- China Kitchen — chinese
- Grand Stand Sports Bar and Grill — sports bar
- Happy China — chinese
- IHOP — breakfast
- J.R. Crickets
- Mr Krabs' Hut — crab
- Ranchero — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)12,612
Rank in state#88 of 537
Land area2.91 sq mi
Density4,334/sq mi
Coordinates33.4437, -84.3189