What is life like in Decatur, Georgia? Named after Stephen Decatur a 19th century US Naval hero. Decatur retains a strong connection to its history and offers a small-town feel with the benefits of living in a sophisticated area close to a major metro area. Decatur is known as being a progressive area with a high level of civic involvement among its residents. They even offer a Decatur 101 class, which include a tour of the city government, buildings, presentations from the department heads, and a city-wide scavenger hunt, and question and answer session with city commission members. Take a stroll through Decatur to enjoy the tree-lined streets, the square, the parks, the libraries, the colleges, and businesses. It's home to more, more than 200 restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. There's an active community here!
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