Decatur, GA

About Decatur

• • R&B singer India.Arie, known for her hit "Video," was born in Decatur.
• • The alternative newspaper Creative Loafing was co-founded in Decatur in 1972.
• • Decatur became the county seat in 1823, spurring its initial growth.
• • There's a legend of a 'goatman' haunting Decatur's Old Decatur Cemetery.
• • The Civil War's Battle of Decatur in 1864 caused significant destruction.
• • Named in 1823 for naval hero Stephen Decatur, it was incorporated in 1823.
• • With 25,657 residents, Decatur is smaller than many Atlanta neighborhoods.
• • Decatur sits at 1,040 feet, higher than downtown Atlanta.
• • Education and healthcare are major employment sectors in Decatur.
• • Decatur exudes a friendly, progressive, and walkable atmosphere.
• • The Atlanta Braves, 2021 World Series champions, play nearby.
• • Eddie Lee Ivery, a standout running back, led Decatur High to a state title.

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