Why you'd want to live in Jonesboro

1: Friends and Neighbors Jonesboro is famous for cooperative community spirit and friendly citizens. No matter which of the great neighborhoods you choose or what activities you choose, you’ll be welcomed with true southern hospitality. And, our pride shows in the support of our local charities, city facilities, and our University! 2: Safety Jonesboro is one of the safest places to live in the country. We have one officer for every 472 citizens. And our officers are involved in the community through the D.A.R.E. program, Shop with a Cop program and various public school safety programs, just to name a few. 3: Education Jonesboro has five K-12 school districts in the city limits and two private schools to serve our residents. Our schools consistently rank high in graduation rates and achievements. And, we have exceptional daycare facilities and after-school programs available. A Carnegie Research 2 university with more than 13,000 students, Arkansas State is the second-largest university in the state. Arkansas State offers more than 150 degrees areas of study, including a robust online program, and a diverse student body from across the nation and the world. The highly-touted NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine on the Jonesboro campus of Arkansas State University is a rigorous medical academic program with a proven track record of ensuring student success, and is led by expert faculty. 4: Shopping and Dining Jonesboro offers shopping galore. No matter what you are looking for from brand name stores to local specialty shops you’ll find it here. The Mall at Turtle Creek, newly revitalized Downtown Jonesboro and shopping centers across the city will meet all of your retail needs. And dining is a pleasure here, if you want a chain restaurant, unique dining experience, or private club for nightlife there are hundreds of choices to satisfy any appetite. via resalesatl.com