Mount Zion, Georgia, is a small city in Carroll County, located less than 20 miles from the Alabama border and about 10 miles from Carrollton, the county seat. Known for its rural lifestyle, Mount Zion features new construction properties and an active community center. The city is surrounded by old-growth trees and offers various home styles, including ranch styles, bungalows, Colonial Revivals, and new Craftsman builds in developing subdivisions. Mount Zion has a lower crime risk compared to the national average. The Carroll County Schools serve the area, with highly rated institutions such as Mount Zion Elementary, Mount Zion Middle, and Mount Zion High School, which offers dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges. John Tanner State Park, spanning 138 acres, is a major attraction, offering fishing, boating, campsites, and a group lodge. Mount Zion Parks and Recreation department hosts multiple sports leagues, and the Mount Zion Park provides various sports fields. For shopping and dining, residents often travel to Carrollton or Breman, with Carrollton offering chain stores and a walkable town square with eateries like Brown Dog Eatery. The Mount Zion Community Center hosts weekly events, including chair yoga, bingo, and a summer reading program at the local library. Larger community events include a nighttime Christmas Parade and a Fourth of July Festival. Carroll Connection offers on-demand public transportation for local residents, and Interstate 20, located 8 miles north, connects Mount Zion to Atlanta and Hartsfield Jackson Airport, about 57 miles away.
