On February 16, 1854, nine years after the first train arrived, Conyers was incorporated with a population of 400, and the Sons of Temperance, who shared a building with the first school, was the first organization to be established in town.

What is Conyers GA famous for?

In 1996, Conyers hosted the equestrian and mountain biking events for the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta. For this, Conyers built the Georgia International Horse Park. On May 20, 1999 a school shooting took place known as the Heritage High School shooting.

Who founded Conyers Georgia?

The first known settler of Conyers was blacksmith John Holcomb, who built a log cabin where the County Courthouse now stands on Main Street. Holcomb protested against the coming of the railroad, but eventually sold his land for $700 to Dr. W.D. Conyers (pictured at left), a banker from nearby Covington.