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DeKalb County Government Gateway to Atlanta

n behalf of the Board of Commissioners and the residents rookhaven, the gateway to Atlanta,
and businesses of DeKalb County, I congratulate the DeKalb is one of DeKalb’s largest cities –
OChamber of Commerce on being a powerful voice for Bofficially incorporating in 2012. With
improving quality of life and promoting economic development in more than 50,000 residents, this 12-square
DeKalb for 80 years. The DeKalb Chamber has helped shape the miles city is home to Oglethorpe University,
county’s transition from rural dairy farming and rock quarrying to a the historic Capital City Club, the 135-acre
Michael L. Thurmond diverse economic juggernaut. Murphey Candler Park, and the historic
Peachtree Golf Club, which was founded by
The transformation began in 1947 when General Motors brought a new manufacturing plant to Bobby Jones. Brookhaven offers 11 great
DeKalb County. Development continued as DeKalb County’s population grew by more than 55 hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a dine-in
percent in 1950 and more than 80 percent in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The trend continues, with movie theater.
DeKalb County adding 10,600 people in the past year, its largest single-year growth in nearly
two decades. Brookhaven is known for its distinctive
DeKalb is one of Georgia’s most connected neighborhoods like Historic Brookhaven with
In 2017, the county and all 12 counties, serving as the home to the its stately homes; Murphey Candler, where
municipalities together presented a second busiest airport in the state, DeKalb families flock to its lake; and Dresden Village, where young professionals enjoy the close
one-cent Special Purpose Local Option Peachtree Airport, four major interstate proximity of condos and apartments to entertainment and nightlife.
highways and access to Hartsfield-
Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum to Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In
voters who overwhelmingly approved. 1971, DeKalb led in the creation of the Brookhaven is quickly becoming a hub for innovative medical care, with the Atlanta Hawks’
Over the next six years, $600 million Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority official training facility and sports medicine center at North Druid Hills Road and I-85, and
will improve roads, public safety, parks, (MARTA), resulting in a dynamic mass Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s
libraries, and senior centers. transit network throughout the county. Center for Advanced Pediatrics. Brookhaven is unique for its close
proximity to Atlanta’s Buckhead
DeKalb is a key player in the entertainment industry. Blackhall Studios, Eagle Rock Studios, Additionally, Brookhaven has been
Third Rail Studios (at the site of the old GM plant) and Wilder Studio call DeKalb home. The ranked as the safest city in DeKalb neighborhood, the International
entertainment industry has birthed several logistics, catering, and other small enterprises that County and the safest city located Corridor, Buford Highway, and tons
support their needs. entirely inside the Perimeter. of shops, restaurants, and fun.

Through our partnership with the DeKalb Chamber, DeKalb County has created a strong network Our biggest assets are the passionate, creative residents working with us; local businesses;
that supports growing and established businesses. We will continue to build for the future and community organizations that work to improve our city in innovative ways while keeping
by developing a comprehensive economic development vision that encourages job growth, our village look and feel. We invite you to join us – as a visitor, resident, or business owner –
revitalizes neighborhoods, and improves quality of life. in our gem of a city.

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