Joel is an

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in Carroll County, in the U.S. state of

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History

A post office called Joel was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1904. Joel F. Yates, an early postmaster, gave the community his first name.

References

Unincorporated communities in Carroll County, Georgia Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state) {{CarrollCountyGA-geo-stub