People choose to live in Decatur, they don’t just ‘end up’ here. Decatur has an appealing sense of community that is defined by more than geography – it's defined by character and a comfortable community mentality. The downtown Decatur Square is the unofficial hub of many businesses, events and community organizations and the community enjoys close proximity to the campuses of Emory University and Agnes Scott College.
The best way to get to know Decatur is by firsthand experience. From great restaurants to an outstanding arts community - it’s a unique and extraordinary place. We’ve assembled an overview below to help get you started. |
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Community Events & Activities -
Decatur has something going on in every season from wine tastings and marshmallow bonfires to outdoor concerts at the Decatur Square. These events welcome the community’s diverse population with family friendly themes and easy access.
The City of Decatur website has a comprehensive list of activities and events.
www.decaturga.com |
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Decatur Schools -
Decatur has its own independent school system consisting of four neighborhood elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. They serve approximately 2,400 students and are staffed by more than 200 teachers (more than 70% of teachers have advanced degrees). City of Decatur Schools are well-known for consistently strong test scores.
www.decatur-city.k12.ga.us |
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Parks & Green Spaces -
Decatur enjoys great parks, two community pools, three dog parks and several sports facilities. If you’re looking for park areas with playgrounds or are in search of tranquil nature settings you’ve got a variety of places to choose from. Two area parks have tennis courts and also a group sports facility. Learn More about Decatur Parks |
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Restaurants -
The community has a global variety of restaurants to choose from. A sample of your options include juicy burritos at The Raging Burrito, fresh sushi at Sushi Ave, innovative southern cuisine at Wahoo or relax and enjoy comfortable and innovative pub fare at Brick Store Pub. Decatur has more than six coffee shops to choose from, several live music venues and multiple catering companies. |
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Arts & Theatre -
The Decatur community supports the arts with passion. Performing arts from PUSH PUSH Theatre’s improv, live music at Eddie’s Attic, Theatre Decatur’s current production or contemporary dance at the Beacon Dance studio are just a few examples. In addition to national art circuit shows from Emory and Agnes Scott College, Decatur has more than 10 professional art galleries and events and shows organized regularly by the Decatur Arts Alliance. |
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History of Decatur - The Decatur area has a rich history dating from 1823 and is the second oldest municipality in metro Atlanta. While Decatur is now home to 18,000 residents and has a daytime population of over 24,000, preserving a high quality of life and sense of community has been a common theme since its inception. That spirit is alive and well today and one of the forces that makes Decatur such an extraordinary place to live.
Decatur Preservation Alliance |
