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This is the current conditions weather report for Forest Park. The report was made 21 minutes ago, at 10:02 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 10 miles per hour / 16.7 kilometers per hour from the west (280°). The temperature was 46°F / 8°C, with a dew-point at 46°F / 8°C. The temperature felt like 43°F / 6°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.77 inHg / 1009 hPa. The relative humidity was 93%. The skies were overcast with light drizzle.

Forest Park is a city in Clayton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 21,447 at the 2000 census. Forest Park area historical tornado activity is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

The City of Forest Park is located in northern Clayton County nine miles south of the City of Atlanta. The city has an advantageous geographic location in the southern metropolitan region, having convenient access to Interstate 75 and Interstate 285 and five mile east of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The City of Forest Park also includes the Fort Gillem Military Reservation which encompasses 1,465 acres and is located in the northern section of the city.

Forest Park Attractions:
Downtown Atlanta - Forest park is a prime location for Atlanta workers who want an easy commute into the city.
Fort Gillem - Fort Gillem, located in Forest Park, Georgia, is a satellite installation of Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort McPherson.
Clayton State University - Clayton State University was founded in 1935 and has since developed into a well known college, located just outside of the City of Forest Park.
State Farmers Market - With 146 acres, the State Owned Market is the distribution hub for the S.E. and Eastern Seaboard and contributes direct economic impact of $3 billion overall.

Forest Park provides many services and recreational opportunities to its citizens. Among these are some of the most beautiful parks in the Atlanta area. The City also provides a Senior Center and Recreation Center.

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