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Government & Communities

Community
Decatur Characteristics

DeKalb County Administrative Center • Approximately 4 square miles
• Population around 24,000

• About 6 miles from
Decatur has three zip codes, so neighborhoods
Downtown Atlanta
Founded in 1823, Decatur within those zip codes identify with Decatur even • Festival town
when they are not within the city limits. Areas, such
is on the former site of two as Oakhurst in South Decatur are growing with • Thriving music scene
Native American trails. One new houses and restored vintage homes. • Culinary hub
• High-ranking independent
of the trails was known as the Community Events school system
Shallowford, which today is • More than 200 local shops,
Clairmont Road. The city was Decatur hosts events year-round. From craft eateries, salons, galleries,
and businesses
named for Stephen Decatur, a beer and wine festivals to the Decatur Arts Festival • Walkable
and the Decatur Beach Party, there is always
19th century U.S. Naval hero. something fun, festive, and interesting on the • Home to Agnes Scott College –
horizon in Decatur. For a list of festivals and women’s liberal arts college
events, go to visitdecaturgeorgia.com. • 3 MARTA stations
Agnes Scott College was established in the • Award-winning brew pubs
city in the late 1800s and was originally called the • City Hall | Mayor Patti Garrett • Outdoor art installations
Decatur Female Seminary. It easy to see and feel 509 N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030
decaturga.com • 404-370-4100
that history runs deep in Decatur, where locals,
newcomers, and visitors can experience a traditional • Decatur Recreation Center • Public Works
small-town atmosphere as well as the benefits 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030 2635 Talley St., Decatur, GA 30030
of a sophisticated major metropolitan area. 404-377-0494 404-378-4153

14 DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 404-378-8000 DeKalbChamber.org