DeKalb County Map, Georgia
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DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County is part of the Atlanta metro area, just east of the city. Stone Mountain Park, with its massive granite outcropping, is DeKalb’s most famous attraction.
Decatur, the county seat, has a downtown area full of shops and restaurants. DeKalb is one of the most diverse counties in Georgia, with a rich mix of cultures. The CDC headquarters calls DeKalb home, as does Emory University. Locals love the county’s many parks and green spaces.
DeKalb Farmers Market is a food lover’s paradise with products from around the world. The county has a thriving arts scene, with theaters and music venues scattered throughout. Despite its urban character, DeKalb still has pockets of quiet neighborhoods and wooded areas.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | DeKalb County |
| County Seat | Decatur |
| Population | Approximately 775,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Decatur, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Stone Mountain, Chamblee, and several unincorporated areas |
| Interstates and Highways | I-285, I-85, I-20, U.S. Route 78, U.S. Route 29, State Route 40 |
| FIPS Code | 13-089 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 271 square miles (land: 253 sq mi, water: 18 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Gwinnett County (Northeast), Rockdale County (East), Henry County (South), Clayton County (Southwest), Fulton County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33.7956° N, 84.2270° W |
| Etymology | Named after “Baron” Johann DeKalb |
| Major Landmarks | Stone Mountain Park, DeKalb Farmers Market, Fernbank Museum of Natural History |
| Website | DeKalb County Website |
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