Decatur

Decatur is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia. With a population of 19,335 in the 2010 census, the city is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple zip codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear the Decatur name. It is an intown suburb of Atlanta and part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, and its public transportation is served by three MARTA rail stations. Named after Stephen Decatur, a 19th century U.S. Naval hero, Decatur retains a strong connection to its history, while preparing for the future with managed growth and responsible development.

Decatur maintains its own identity while forging bonds with other communities locally, nationally and internationally. Decatur is a member of Sister Cities International.

Decatur Schools

Decatur High School
Lakeside High School
Carl G. Renfroe Middle School
The 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue
Glenwood Elementary
Clairemont Elementary
Oakhurst Elementary
Winnona Park Elementary

The district has 224 full-time teachers and over 2,519 students.

Colleges and universities

Agnes Scott College
Columbia Theological Seminary
Emory University is located northwest of Decatur,
in nearby unincorporated DeKalb County
Georgia Perimeter College