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A Small Town in the Big City

Decatur, GA is one of the small towns in the big city of Atlanta. This jewel has been discovered by many people in the past few years. The town is adding pluses all of the time.

I love the restaurants, the atmosphere, the Decatur Book Festival, Concerts on the Square, Eddie's Attic, the Brick Store Pub, the nearby Your DeKalb Farmer's Market , the small town feel, the Corner Pub, fireworks on the 4th and the New Year, the Decatur Arts Festival, Twain's Billiards and Tap, the old Courthouse, and the Decatur Cemetery.

Great place to live or visit.

Decatur, GA in pictures

Events around Decatur

The Depeaux Restaurant, Decatur GA by Lee Coursey
Feast Restaurant, Decatur GA by Lee Coursey
The Crescent Moon in Decatur, Georgia by Lee Coursey
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Table of Contents

  1. Decatur Bloggers
  2. Googling Decatur blogging
  3. Decatur Neighborhood Associations
  4. Business in Decatur
  5. DeKalb History Center
  6. Decatur Book Festival
  7. Decatur Business Association
  8. B&B's around Decatur
  9. Driving directions
  10. Nightlife in Decatur
  11. Decatur Dining and Eating
  12. Decatur Arts & Entertainment
  13. Arthur Ratliff
  14. Weather in Decatur, GA
  15. Decatur, GA Stats

Decatur Bloggers

In no particular order
inDecatur
It's great to be "in Decatur" GA.
Next Stop.... Decatur
Lots of pictures old and new around Decatur.
Decatur Metro
Local news and gossip
Decatur Mom
This web log is about my experiences with moving to Decatur, GA and raising two young children in the City of Decatur.

Googling Decatur blogging

Ga. shooting suspect wants jurors sequestered
DECATUR, Ga. -- A Georgia murder suspect's defense attorneys want jurors for his trial to be sequestered. Hemy Neuman's attorneys are asking a judge Thursday to sequester the 12 women and four men selected on Thursday so they can be shielded from ...
Ga. man claims he was insane in preschool shooting
DECATUR, Ga. - The victim was a Harvard-educated businessman who was shot to death minutes after he dropped his son off at a suburban Atlanta day care center. The alleged killer was a successful engineer and father of three who lived in an affluent ...
Georgia Capitol Notes Days 19-21
Jason Carter of Decatur, Democrats asserted that former Gov. Zell Miller, the father of HOPE, intended the scholarship to be a path to college for the best and brightest Georgians who would not otherwise have one ? laying the case for a merit- and ...
Sheriff's Office asks for new patrol cars, rifles
... to purchase six patrol vehicles for use by the Decatur County Sheriff's Office. According to a letter from the US Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Georgia State Office Community Programs Division, the county has applied for a direct ...
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Decatur Neighborhood Associations

Oakhurst Neighborhood Association
Welcome to Oakhurst, one of Decatur's best-kept secrets.

We have small-town atmosphere with big-city access, little parks with tall trees, and some of the finest elementary schools you'll find anywhere.

Some of us have lived in Oakhurst for a generation or longer, while others have just arrived. We are many ages, races, religions, and creeds. Together, we are a community.
MAK (McDonough-Adams-Kings Hwy) Historic District
The year 2010 will mark 100 years from the building of the first homes in our neighborhood and we look forward to sharing our history with you!
Decatur Neighborhood Information fromt the city of Decatur
Links to contacts within each neighborhood.

Business in Decatur

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Brick Store Pub

Best beer collection and good food!1 point

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The Cookie Studio

The most delicious cookies, cupcakes, bars and brownies in and out of Decatur/Atlanta, Georgia. Come visit us at our bakery or shop online for a sweet, buttery treat!1 point

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Eddie's Attic

Best acoustic music in the world!1 point

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In-House Tech Support

Trusted on-site computer help in the Decatur area at your home or business1 point

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Decatur News Online

Decatur News Online Is a great site for news and reviews around the Decatur area. Check it out.1 point

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Decatur First Bank

Decatur First Bank locally-owned and managed, where people actually know your name!0 points

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Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA Patch - News, Sports, Events, Businesses & Deals

Lots of on-line coverage of Decatur and Avondales Estates. Local news and comments by the locals.0 points

DeKalb History Center

The DeKalb History Center is located in the old DeKalb County Courthouse. For those interested in the history of the county, it is a great resource. Take a look at the site, visit the courthouse and consider joining the DeKalb History Center.

Decatur Book Festival

type=textDon't miss this if you are in town. The Official Blog. is the most interesting preview of the authors.

The Decatur Book Festival is a major event in town. This festival will be the fourth. The festival is one of the largest in the country.

There will be over 250 authors at the event with lots of book signings. See if any authors you like are coming.

Children's authors and events will be around to entertain throughout the festival.

Decatur Business Association

Business Helping Decatur

The Decatur Business Association is a group of businesses in and around Decatur. The purpose is to promote business and the city of Decatur.

The group has monthly meetings, which any business in Decatur should attend. Look at the website for meeting location.

The group organizes events in Decatur, like Concerts on the Square. Raising money for local causes is one of the main functions of the association.

B&B's around Decatur

Not the usual suspects

I like staying at B&B's because they are not all from the same cookie cutter. Here are three in or near Decatur.

Mileybright Farmhouse was built in 1900 by Judge John S. Candler. Tom Forkner, co-founder of Waffle House restaurants, was born here. Well worth a look.
Reviews of the farmhouse are offered.

Sycamore House is actually in Decatur near downtown. This site offers a reviews of the house, built in 1905. The location is great for visiting Decatur, and is within three blocks of the MARTA station, if you want to visit other areas.

Garden House Bed and Breakfast is another B&B located near downtown Decatur. You can find reviews here.

Driving directions

Nightlife in Decatur

Lots to do here!

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Night Life in 30030

Eddie's Attic (Decatur)  
"Hot damn. This is what a venue is supposed to be. All I really knew about Atlanta before visiting was that Eddie's Attic is there. Eddie's is where many,..." more
Steinbeck's (Decatur)  
"Steinbeck's is one of my favorite places to go pretty much any night of the week. It's small, but never overly crowded. The menu is varied and pretty..." more
Trackside Tavern (Decatur)  
"I'm new to the area, most of the bars Ive been to thus far have been bad to fair. However the Trackside is awesome, from the people who work there to the..." more
Mac McGee (Decatur)  
"Pleasantly surprised with the food! I'd been here for drinks before (they have a plethora of beer and whiskey choices, hard to stay away), but not to..." more
The Thinking Man Tavern (Decatur)  
"Vanessa T. and I planned a date night at a location that was oddly closed on the Wednesday night we tried to hit it up. We were both hungry and our brains..." more
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Decatur Dining and Eating

I love dining in Decatur

These reviews are simply what others think. Try some of these restaurants.

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Food in 30030

Ale Yeah Beer (Decatur)  
"I can honestly say that Ale Yeah! was the reason I truly began to love beer. With the ability to sample beers until you truly find one you love, that's the..." more
Sawicki's (Decatur)  
"We stopped by Sawicki's for lunch today and it totally blew me away. It is a very inconspicuous store front and the interior is nothing fancy. It is a basic..." more
Your Dekalb Farmers Market (Decatur)  
"I grew up in St. Paul, Mn...land of co-ops, so when we moved here 20 years ago it did not take us long to find the best place in the city for all things..." more
Brick Store Pub (Decatur)  
"Brick Store is quite lovely. No one beats their beer selection. I'm not the biggest fan of Belgian beers, but Brick Store always has a great selection. No..." more
New Orleans SnoBall Cafe (Decatur)  
"If you haven't tried it yet, then you're missing out. By far, it's the best dessert place in Decatur. Frozen yogurt shops are bland compared to this place!" more
The Cookie Studio (Decatur)  
"I absolutely love these cookies! If these aren't perfect well they're pretty darn close. Top favorites: Chocolate Chip Pecan & Toffee Pecan get an A+...." more
WOW! Food Truck (Decatur)  
"While I am a huge fan of the food trucks, I am an even huger? fan of the Wow! food truck. Wendy and her team have created the epitome of what a food truck..." more
Southern Sweets Bakery (Decatur)  
"This is place we always order my brother's birthday cheesecake from. Top notch. I love the chocolate mocha and the plain. This place is so reasonably..." more
Oak Grove Market (Decatur)  
"I go here often and love the place! It has a small town feel and the employees treat you like family. There is a variety of prepared food, ice cream and..." more
David's Produce and Country Store (Decatur)  
"Awesome boiled peanuts but a lot more. Hot sauce heaven - hundreds of varieties that you can't find many other places - scotch bonnet, ghost chili -..." more
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Decatur Arts & Entertainment

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Arts & Entertainment in 30030

Eddie's Attic (Decatur)  
"Hot damn. This is what a venue is supposed to be. All I really knew about Atlanta before visiting was that Eddie's Attic is there. Eddie's is where many,..." more
Screenworks 12 (Decatur)  
"OK so I'm from Cali just relocated to Atl and this movie theater by far is the best movie theater I've ever been to. Unlike Cali they serve food not just..." more
MudFire (Decatur)  
"This is a neat spot with a nice gallery full of local art. The gallery houses a fair mix of decorative pieces as well as functional pieces (bowls,..." more
That Pottery Place (Decatur)  
"I love this place! The people that nice and the deals are great (50% off for college students on Thursdays and 50% for couples on Tuesdays) I've been a few..." more
Alcove Gallery (Decatur)  
"Boo hoo. They've closed the door. I'll miss you guys!" more
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Arthur Ratliff

Insurance Agent and Photographer

People love their hobbies. Arthur has a real interest and talent in photograhpy. Arthur's photographs are certainly worth a look. Photos from all over. Take a look.

Weather in Decatur, GA

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Decatur, GA Stats

The population of 30030 is 25,153.

That's #3807 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

64% of the population is white, which is 10 points less than the national average.

The average household income in 30030 is $46,111, which is $16,413 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $203,000. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 158% from the typical value.

Men make up 43% of the population, and the typical age in this part of GA is 35.8.

Stats about: Decatur, GA

Population: 25,153
Number of Households: 12,086
Average House Value: $203,000
Average Income per Household: $46,111
Elevation: 1,019 ft

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