Dekalb County

Stone Mountain in Dekalb County

DeKalb County

Although most of the city of Atlanta is located in Fulton County, the final 10% can be found in DeKalb County which is located in north-central Georgia and has a population of about 750,000. It’s a great place for young professionals and families alike.

Reasons You’ll Love DeKalb County

If health and fitness are important to you, this is a fantastic place to call home, as it’s the second-healthiest county in the whole state. There are all kinds of fun local shops with everything from jewelry to cute clothing. It’s also a place that cares about the environment, earning the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Green Community designation back in 2009.

Do you anticipate Mardi Gras each year with lots of excitement? Decatur in Dekalb County is probably the best place to go in the whole country to celebrate after New Orleans. The parade is a major annual attraction. If you love festivals, you don’t have to wait until Fat Tuesday to get your fix in DeKalb. The tree lighting during the holidays, Decatur Arts Festival in May, and the Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival each August will keep you entertained all year round.

One interesting attraction that’s available all year round is the DeKalb 9/11 Memorial that pays homage to those killed in 9/11. There is even a piece of steel from the original World Trade Center Towers. 

DeKalb County has an interesting history all on its own. It played a role in the American Revolution well as the Civil War.

Browse Homes for Sale in DeKalb County

There are plenty of reasons why DeKalb County is a great place to live. If you want to see the best luxury real estate that the county has to offer, get in touch with Georgia Luxury Realty. We’ll make finding your dream home easy! 

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