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 DeKalb County, Georgia Located in North Central Georgia and forms the eastern boundary of Atlanta. |
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DeKalb County, Georgia Located in North Central Georgia and forms the eastern boundary of Atlanta. |
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 DeKalb County Information Are you planning to buy or sell a home in DeKalb County? If yes, following, is some demographic and general information that will be interesting and useful for you. County Profile Incorporated: December 9, 1822 Population: 677,959 (2005 Estimate) Total Area: 268.3 Square miles Median Income: $45,052 (2003 Estimate) North Fulton County Cities: Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Lithonia, Pine Lake and Stone Mountain. Please scroll down the page or click on these links for city information. Return to Metro-Atlanta Counties Page |
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County History, General and Cities InformationDeKalb County was formed from parts of Henry, Gwinnett and Fayette counties in 1822. It was the 56th county created in the state. DeKalb county was named after Baron Johann DeKalb who accompanied LaFayette to America and served as a major general in the Continental Army. Decatur was incorporated December 10,1823, and named after Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Naval hero. It is said that early residents rejected a proposal by the Western and Atlantic Railroad to make Decatur a major stop on its new line in the 1830s. These citizens did not want the noise, smoke and confusion, and turned the railroad down. The railroad thus moved seven miles west to a small settlement called Terminus. In 1843, that settlement was renamed Marthasville, and two years later became Atlanta. Mills and ginneries were vital to the county's early growth. This heritage lives on in the names of various DeKalb roads that once led to these mills, such as Browns Mill, Evans Mill and Henderson Mill. The county's previous courthouse was built in 1917 at a cost of $10,000. DeKalb's present courthouse was built in 1965 at a cost of $3.5 million, while the old facility has been renovated and serves as the headquarters for the DeKalb Historical Society. residents every year. Contact Information Website: www.co.dekalb.ga.us Address: 1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, Georgia 30030 Phone: (404) 371-2000 Fax: (404) 371-4751 DeKalb County Schools |
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of Decatur Profile Incorporated: 1823 Population: 18,147 Total Area: 4.18 square miles Decatur, the county seat of DeKalb County, is the oldest city in the county. Decatur was designated county seat on December 10, 1823, and named after Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Naval hero. In historic Decatur, the Old Courthouse on the Square, is a restored 1898 courthouse that also houses the 1500 volume archives, a museum on DeKalb County and Civil War exhibits. Mills and ginneries were vital to the county's early growth. This heritage lives on in the names of various DeKalb roads that once led to these mills, such as Browns Mill, Evans Mill and Henderson Mill. The county's previous courthouse was built in 1917 at a cost of $10,000. DeKalb's present courthouse was built in 1965 at a cost of $3.5 million, while the old facility has been renovated and serves as the headquarters for the DeKalb Historical Society. Also located in Decatur is the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. This museum showcases wonders of the ancient civilizations to the art and architecture of the twentieth century. Decatur is the home of several colleges, including Agnes Scott College, Columbia Theological Seminary and the south campus of Georgia Perimeter College. According to 2000 Census, the City of Decatur had a population of 18,147 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 4.9%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%. Contact Information Website: www.decaturga.com Address: 1450 Commerce Drive Decatur, Georgia 30030 Phone: (404) 370-4100 - Fax: (404) 378-2678 |
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of Avondale Estates Profile Incorporated: 1927 Population: 2,609 Total Area: 1.1 square miles The Avondale Estates Downtown Master Plan is intended to establish a framework for revitalizing the city's downtown commercial core by restoring its visual appeal and establishing a mix of land uses more conducive to local demographics and attractive to a broader audience from the metro area. Contact Information Website: www.avondaleestates.org Address: 21 N. Avondale Plaza, Avondale Estates, Georgia 30002 Phone:(404) 294-5400 |
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of Chamblee Profile Incorporated: 1908 Population: 9,552 Total Area: 3.5 sq miles The City of Chamblee was incorporated by the Georgia legislature on August 17, 1908. It is one of eight cities located within DeKalb County. There is great discussion about the origination of the City's name. One story has the name coming from the 1885 petition for the U.S. Postal Service to establish a post office in what was then known as Roswell Junction. The U.S. Postal Service was concerned that the proposed name of Roswell Junction was too close to the nearby city of Roswell. The Postal Service then randomly selected the name "Chamblee" from the list of petitioners for the new post office name. Another story has the Chamlee family beginning the town and then later altering their name to fit the current spelling. Chamblee has always been a city of continuing transformation. From bucolic dairyland, to Southern railroad junction. From temporary home to 40,000 WWI "doughboys" to 1950's industrial complex. And now, it is the true international city in Georgia, with the most ethnically diverse population of any municipality in the Southeast. And, we did all this in just 90 years. In Chamblee, our motto is "A City On the Right Track." However, we also recognize the wisdom of the Will Rogers quote, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." The dynamic, ever-changing history of Chamblee sets a high standard for progress as we move into the next century. That's exciting for both residents and visitors alike. Come and see for yourself why we're so proud of our community. Contact Information Website: www.chambleega.com Address: 5468 Peachtree Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341 Phone: (770) 986-5018 - Fax: (770) 986-5014 |
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of Clarkston Profile Incorporated: 1882 Population: 7,231 Total Area: 1.1 square miles The City of Clarkston is centrally located in DeKalb County approximately 10 miles northeast of Atlanta and 5 miles east of Decatur and 5 miles west of Stone Mountain. Clarkston has remained a small city, encompasses approximately 700 acres or 1.1 square miles. The residents and elected officials of Clarkston have enjoyed the small town feel and have therefore never striven to greatly expand the boundaries of the City. Today the railroad still runs through Clarkston as a reminder of the cities historic beginning. Contact Information Website: www.cityofclarkston.com Address: 3921 Church Street, Clarkston, Georgia 30021 Phone: (404) 296-6489 - Fax: (404) 296-6480 |
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of Doraville Profile Incorporated: 1871 Population: 9,862 Total Area: 3.6 square miles DeKalb was established as Georgia's 56th county and is situated on a natural ridge that runs between Atlanta and Athens, the Continental Divide. The southern boundary is the South River and the northern boundary is the Hightower Trail, a trading path used by Indians. The county has 269 square miles. DeKalb was established from parts of Henry, Fayette and Gwinnett Counties with the General Assembly of the State of Georgia appointing five commissioners who picked land lot 246 in the 15th militia district as the county site. Contact Information Website: www.doravillega.us Address: 3725 Park Avenue, Doraville, Georgia 30340 Phone: (770) 451-8745 - Fax: (770) 936-3862 |
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of Lithonia Profile Population: 2,187 Total Area: 0.8 square miles The community got its unusual name, according to locals, when in the 1840's a teacher instructing Greek in a local school, combined the Greek words Litho meaning rock and Onia meaning place to create Lithonia. Considering that East Dekalb area contains an abundance of Gneiss granite Lithonia was aptly named. The nearby granite dome, Stone Mountain, is composed largely of a rock called Lithonia gniess. Contact Information Website: www.cityoflithonia.com Address: 2614-C Max Cleland Blvd., Lithonia, Georgia 30058 Phone: (770) 482-8136 - Fax: (678) 526-0252 |
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of Pine Lake Profile Incorporated: 1937 Population: 621 Total Area: 0.2 square miles Pine Lake was established as a city in 1937, after a short life as a subdivision run by the Pine Woods Corporation, which sold lots around a small fishing lake to Atlantans who lived in (then) faraway areas like Buckhead for use as a weekend retreat. Many homeowners continued to use their property as a weekend getaway long after the city incorporated. Today, Pine Lake is one of the most eclectic cities in the state, including its residents with a number of locally, regionally and nationally known artists in the fields of music, fine art, sculpture, poetry and prose and other disciplines. The city is also known as one of the most neighborly of cities -- new residents are often told that when someone says, "Let me know what I can do to help," in Pine Lake, that's not an empty statement. Pine Lake's beautiful lake is the perfect setting for weddings, parties and other events. The city hosts indoor and outdoor concerts featuring some of the area's finest performers as well as readings and showings of area writers and artists. Food is a common theme, with the neighborhood organization's (PLAIN) month pancake breakfast, annual chili/soup cook-off, barbecue cook-off and international dinner. Contact Information Website: www.pinelakega.com Address: 459 Pine Dr., P.O. Box 1325, Pine Lake, Georgia 30072-1325 Phone: (404) 292-4250 - Fax: (404) 292-4859 |
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of Stone Mountain Profile Incorporated: 1839 Population: 7,145 Total Area: 1.6 square miles The town is named for Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome in North America. Stone Mountain harbors plant and animal life found no other place in the world. It is also the site of a famous giant carving commemorating the military leaders of the Confederacy as well as a state park and museum, including a steam railroad. |