Downtown Decatur somehow does it all — a tight, walkable square, top-rated City Schools of Decatur, a food scene above its weight class, and a year-round calendar of book festivals, beer festivals, concerts, and 5Ks that pull all of Georgia in.
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Neighborhood Highlights
- Decatur Square and the historic courthouse
- AJC Decatur Book Festival (relaunching events)
- MARTA Decatur rail station (downtown square)
- City Schools of Decatur
Schools
Elementary
- Clairemont Elementary
- Glennwood Elementary
- Westchester Elementary
Middle
- Beacon Hill Middle (4-5)
- Renfroe Middle (6-8)
High
- Decatur High School
Nearby Colleges & Universities
- Agnes Scott College
- Emory University (5 min)
- Columbia Theological Seminary
Grocery Stores
- Publix at North Decatur
- Kroger on Scott Blvd
- Whole Foods Briarcliff
- Your DeKalb Farmers Market (nearby — a Decatur institution)
Downtown & Gathering Spots
The Square is the whole show — Brick Store Pub, Leon's, Cakes & Ale-alumni restaurants, an Indie bookstore, and concerts on the square most weekends in season.
Developments to Watch
- Decatur Legacy Park master plan
- Continued Commerce Drive streetscape
- PATH Foundation trail expansions
Local Restaurants & Nightlife
- Brick Store Pub
- Leon's Full Service
- Kimball House
- The Pinewood
- No. 246
- Iberian Pig
Leisure, Activities & Entertainment
- Decatur Square concerts
- Glenlake Park & pool
- Decatur Recreation Center
- PATH trail
Family Resources
- Decatur Library (the main one)
- Decatur Recreation Center camps
- Bookmiser & Little Shop of Stories (kids events)
- City Schools of Decatur
Commute Times
Downtown Atlanta15–20 min
Emory10 min
Midtown15–20 min
Hartsfield-Jackson25–30 min
Driving estimates outside of peak traffic.
Shopping
- Decatur Square boutiques
- Little Shop of Stories
- Worthmore Jewelers
- Your DeKalb Farmers Market
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