Why you'd want to live in Decatur

Just east of the Atlanta BeltLine and six miles from downtown, Decatur is 4.7 square miles bursting with creative energy, buzz-worthy food, and festivals! Indulge in destination dining. Spot art all around – outdoor sculptures, murals, and secret doors. Listen to live music nearly every night. Then there are our standout independent shops, homegrown breweries, large greenspaces, and film sightings. And most everything is within a few walkable blocks. Our downtown square ranks as one of the top ten on USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards (and has for three years in a row)! The pedestrian plaza is anchored by our community bandstand, the Historic DeKalb Courthouse, and downtown MARTA rail station and is surrounded by local businesses. It’s the perfect starting point for exploring DeKalb County and all of metro Atlanta. Look familiar? It’s the setting for HBO’s Watchmen. Make Decatur your hometown for the day, the weekend, or, you know, forever! Southern Living named us one of the South’s Best Small Towns, and we can’t wait for you to experience our vibrant, friendly city for yourself. Everyone’s welcome! via visitdecaturga.com