Alpharetta
Alpharetta is currently home to 3,600 businesses ranging from global leaders to family-owned operations. The city also has the largest fiber-linked network in the U.S., high-end shopping at North Point Mall, luxury apartment communities, plenty of green space and the 46-acre Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, featuring walking trails, a scenic creek, abundant animal life and historic sites.
College Park
With its close proximity to Atlanta’s airport, MARTA transit and flavorful restaurants, College Park is one of Atlanta’s most active and global-minded suburbs. A city rich with architectural and cultural heritage, College Park has the state’s fourth largest urban historic district, and is near some of Atlanta’s historically black colleges such as Morehouse and Spelman. Click here for more information.
Decatur
The vibrant streets of downtown Decatur are lined with antique shops, coffee houses, live music and ethnic eateries. The oldest municipality in metro Atlanta, Decatur is where you’ll find Emory University, Agnes Scott College and traditional city squares with restaurants and unique shops selling everything from folk art to handmade bags and jewelry.
Duluth
This suburban oasis has retained its small town appeal despite rapid residential and commercial growth. What began as Howell Crossing in 1821 evolved into a major railroad artery connecting renamed Duluth, Ga. to Duluth, Minn. The second largest city in Gwinnett, Duluth is considered a model city with a vibrant, refurbished downtown and a thriving commercial corridor.
Dunwoody
This one-time farming community has grown into an elegant suburb with beautiful homes and a highly educated workforce. Dunwoody offers some of the best of what the Atlanta suburbs have to offer, including lush park land, minimal traffic congestion and historic gems like the Spruill Historic Home and the 150-year-old Ebenezer Primitive Baptist Church.
Kennesaw
One of the fastest-growing suburbs in the metro area, Kennesaw is quickly becoming known as a safe and scenic place to live, work and raise families. The site of a major Civil War battle, the 2,800-acre Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a major draw, and nature enthusiasts also enjoy this northern town’s close proximity to Lake Allatoona, Lake Acworth and Red Top Mountain State Park.
Marietta
One of Atlanta’s oldest, wealthiest and most compact suburbs, the historically restored Marietta Square is a place where residents and tourists can find one-of-a-kind antiques, quaint shops and relaxation on the central green, Glover Park. Marietta is home to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Lockheed-Martin and family theme parks Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags Whitewater and American Adventures. Click here for more information.
McDonough
One of the largest cities in Henry County, McDonough was incorporated in 1823 and named to honor War of 1812 hero Commodore Thomas McDonough. Located 25 miles southeast of Atlanta, the city’s charming courthouse and downtown square are the focal points of community and county life and are surrounded by interesting shops that provide the setting for the annual Geranium Festival each spring.
Newnan
Incorporated in 1828, Newnan is one of the fastest-growing cities in Georgia, with an estimated population of 27,000. The city is the county seat of Coweta County. Located about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, the town was largely untouched by the Civil War due to its status as a hospital city for Confederate troops, and as a result is still home to much antebellum architecture.
Norcross
Residents enjoy the unique dichotomy of living in a quiet, tree-lined city, in close proximity to nearby high tech industries. Norcross is the only location in Gwinnett County to have a district listed on the U.S. Register of Historic Places—112 acres to be exact. A well-designed urban town, Norcross experienced rapid growth in the ’90s, ushering in a period of commercial development from companies like Panasonic, Pfizer and Rock-Tenn.
Peachtree City
Renowned for its award-winning, 90-mile network of multi-use paths for pedestrians, cyclists and golf carts, Peachtree City is a master-planned community located just south of Atlanta. Founded in 1959, its 36,000 residents enjoy traveling from neighborhoods to shopping centers, and schools and parks, through wooded scenery. The city is home to the annual Great Georgia Air Show and the largest 4th of July celebration south of Atlanta.
Roswell
Powered by the waters of the mighty Chattahoochee, Roswell quickly became a cotton community that thrived until the 1970s. Remnants of the old mill town are visible everywhere, in the form of historic churches, plantation homes and cemeteries. The character of Roswell’s main square has experienced a revival that has brought antique shops, festivals and Southern comfort food back to the square.
Smyrna/Vinings
Just 10 miles from downtown Atlanta, Smyrna and Vinings are conveniently located near Atlanta’s three major interstates. The new downtown Village Green area includes acres of green space, wide streets, mixed-use development and a brand new city hall. Similarly, neighboring Vinings was revitalized in 1986, when Atlanta developer Felix Cochran transformed the city’s rundown town square into a thriving center with shops and restaurants. Click here for more information.