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ATLANTA

About 10% of the City of Atlanta
– the Georgia state capital – DeKalb’s Cities
is in DeKalb County
(the remainder is in Fulton
County). Approximately 48,600 A mosaic of 12 municipalities and
of Atlanta’s 510,823
residents, or 9.5%, live in
DeKalb County. part of the City of Atlanta

AVONDALE ESTATES BROOKHAVEN CHAMBLEE
English Village Vibe Belong Here Community Feel. Global Appeal.
Avondale Estates was founded in 1924 by Just northeast of Atlanta, Brookhaven Welcome to DeKalb County’s fastest
George Francis Willis and is the first example is a vibrant, growing city that combines growing city. Chamblee has grown to more
of a 20th-century planned garden city in the suburban charm with the convenience of than seven square miles and 30,000 residents.
Southeast. After his visit to Stratford-upon- big city living. Officially incorporated in It is home to distinct neighborhoods,
Avon in England, the birthplace of William December 2012, Brookhaven is one of 11 community parks, and the Rail Trail.
Shakespeare, Willis bought the town of DeKalb County’s largest cities by population, The rail town Roswell Junction
offering a welcoming community for
Ingleside and changed the name to Avondale families, young professionals, and retirees. incorporated as Chamblee in 1908. The
Estates. The city’s Tudor-Revival architecture Brookhaven is home to 20 parks and a city consisted of dairy farms, railways,
nods to England. The city was incorporated network of sidewalks and multi-use paths and Camp Gordon – a military operations
on January 1, 1928. within its 12 square-mile footprint. The site that served 46,000 service members
Avondale Estates boasts a Main Street city has easy access to Peachtree Creek mobilizing for World War I.
entrepreneurial mindset, including being Greenway, a scenic trail that’s part of that Chamblee’s identity then turned
the home of the first Waffle House (opened growing network for walking and biking. industrial, but as manufacturing declined,
1955). Its historic district is on the National Brookhaven is rich in diversity, both Chamblee’s affordable housing and
Register of Historic Places. The city has a culturally and economically. Its proximity to proximity to Atlanta attracted immigrants
downtown area with a lively food, craft beer, MARTA makes commuting into Atlanta or who continue to drive its growth.
and entertainment scene. Avondale Estates to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International China Town, in the heart of downtown,
is a Bee City USA, reinforcing the city’s Airport a breeze. is a cultural center for Chinese Americans
commitment to creating and maintaining Whether you’re attracted by the sense and lovers of Asian culture. Plaza Fiesta,
pollinator habitats. of community, the green spaces, or the centerpiece of Buford Highway’s Latin
great location, Brookhaven offers a little
American community, offers a street
COMMUNITY EVENTS something for everyone. market vibe: specialty stores, restaurants,
healthcare, and Georgia’s largest
• Check out the annual Avondale Ale Day COMMUNITY EVENTS indoor playground.
festival in the Fall.
• The Avondale Estates Farmers Market is • The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom COMMUNITY EVENTS
Festival is a music and arts
open Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm with extravaganza the last weekend
local, farm-fresh products: baked goods, of March. • Atlanta United Watch Parties – Mar./Sept.
cheeses, eggs, handmade jellies, meats, • International Fest in October occurs • Chamblee Restaurant Week – April
natural grain pasta, and produce. along the Peachtree Creek Greenway • Georgia Cities Week – April
• The new Town Green (c. 2022) provides and features cultural performances, • Summer Concert Series – June-August
a community gathering space for global cuisine tastings, and events • Fourth of July Celebration – July
concerts and festivals, and holiday tree in a celebration of international • Taste of Chamblee – October
and menorah lightings. arts/culture. • Holiday Hoopla – December

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