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Doraville repurposed as Assembly Doraville, a 137-acre mixed-
Diversity, Vitality, Community use development. The first phase of the project, a City Hall
21-stage studio complex, opened for business in
3724 Park Ave.
October 2023. Future phases are projected to add Doraville, GA 30340
Doraville was founded in the 1830s and over 700 residential units, in addition to offices. doravillega.us
incorporated in 1871. Over time it evolved from 770-451-8745
a farming town to a railroad stop on one of the Community Events
northbound lines out of Atlanta. During and Each September, the city participates in
following World War II, the construction of the Welcoming Week, a national week-long initiative Parks & Recreation
Plantation Pipeline and the General Motors meant to affirm the importance of welcoming and 3037 Pleasant Valley Dr.
assembly plant changed the physical landscape inclusive places and connect residents of all stripes Doraville, GA 30340
and the future of the city. In 1990, the city became with their local governments. 770-936-3850
home to one of the last MARTA heavy rail stations, In December, the city celebrates its Winter
and currently serves as the end of the Gold Line for Holiday, a joyful event when residents and Public Works
MARTA rail service. businesses come together to celebrate the diversity 3883 Flowers Rd.
Known for its diverse business community, of its community with traditional multicultural Doraville, GA 30360
international restaurants, and the former GM site, dances, live music, entertainment, a small vendor’s 770-936-3855
Doraville strives to be a welcoming, multicultural market, and memorable holiday pictures.
city. Today, the site of the former GM plant has been
Dunwoody

A community engaged Community Event
For more than 20 years, Dunwoody has hosted City Hall
4800 Ashford Dunwoody Rd. NE
Dunwoody incorporated in 2008 after a five-day springtime festival called the Lemonade
experiencing unprecedented growth that inspired Days Festival. This annual event is designed to Dunwoody, GA 30338
a three-year, citizen-led initiative to become an welcome new residents to Dunwoody and celebrate dunwoodyga.gov
official city. Growth continues in Dunwoody where community. Families and friends come together to 678-382-6700
residents can experience urban amenities in a enjoy carnival rides, festive food and drink, stage
suburban setting. performances, and the sweet and tangy drink Parks & Recreation
Dunwoody was named for Charles Archibald itself – lemonade. The event is organized by the 678-382-6853
Alexander Dunwody (with just one “o”), the son of Dunwoody Preservation Trust. For more information
one of the founders of a nearby cotton mill. During visit dunwoodylemonadedays.org. Public Works
the 1850s, the area had two cotton mills, which 678-382-6863
made it the largest cotton factory complex in North
Georgia. A post office error added a second “o” to
the name, and it’s been Dunwoody ever since.
Great greenspaces are here, including the
Dunwoody Nature Center and Brook Run Park.
Lithonia

Granite lives here

When rural farmers gathered for trade among themselves, Lithonia was born.
Lithonia means “stone place,” and the local granite has been quarried and used
throughout the U.S. since the late 1800s. The introduction of the railway to the
area in 1845 enabled Lithonia to become the epicenter of the regional granite
industry. The architecture and historical structures of Lithonia placed the city on
the National Register of Historic Places and tell the story of the area’s development
and relationships with granite and the railroad.
Amenities include the Lithonia Amphitheater and Lithonia Park.

Community Event
September in Lithonia means The Original Collard Greens Cultural Festival. The
event celebrates the traditions and culture of historical contributions of African
Americans while promoting family unity, the importance of healthy eating, and the
value of living for the well-being of future generations. Every fall the festival takes
place at Lithonia City Park and Amphitheater. Thousands attend and enjoy vendors,
entertainment, and cook-offs, including the category Most Creative Collard Greens.
For more information visit collardgreensculturalfestival.com.

Municipal Complex
6920 Main St. | Lithonia, GA 30058
lithoniacity.org | 770-482-8136

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