DeKalb County Georgia

Access to suburban settings, a fast-paced city lifestyle and hip locales make DeKalb a popular relocation option for young professionals, students and established business executives. Situated just minutes from Downtown Atlanta and easily accessible to all areas outside of the perimeter, DeKalb sits adjacent to Interstates 20, 85, 285, 675 and Highway 78, as well as the DeKalb Peachtree Airport, multiple MARTA hubs and the nearby Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Given its prime location and resources, DeKalb’s career options vary across a wide spectrum with strong opportunities in education, engineering, trade, finance, construction, retail, finance, management and manufacturing. More than half of the FORTUNE 500 companies with a presence in Atlanta have operations in DeKalb, including employers like Emory University, the DeKalb County School System, DeKalb County Government, the Internal Revenue Service (Chamblee), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and AT&T.

Educational opportunities abound at Emory University, Devry University, The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, Laurus Technical Institute, Columbia Theological Seminary and Agnes Scott College, as well as, the succesful DeKalb County and Decatur City School Systems.

The DeKalb Farmer’s Market, an indoor world market, is a point of pride to residents for its array of locally-grown produce, farm-fresh meats and exotic spices, while youthful Decatur boasts eclectic shops, tantalizing Indian restaurants and a nationally ranked beer bar, The Brick Store Pub. Stone Mountain State Park—home to the world’s largest free-standing piece of exposed granite—serves as a family-friendly tourist attraction while East Atlanta Village receives kudos for its lively hipster vibe.

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