DeKalb County Quality Of Life: DeKalb Chamber Of Commerce

Quality of Life

DeKalb County has a quality of life that is unparalleled with its urban character yet natural scenery and down home feel. For those that choose to call DeKalb home, they will find a county complete with housing priced for first time homebuyers to executives seeking palatial estates. School aged children of DeKalb County families receive superior education taking advantage of various specialized programs and resources. Residents of DeKalb County take solace in the fact that the county has a well managed government having in 2006 received a AAA bond rating from both Standard and Poors and Moody’s.
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Residents and visitors alike are attracted to its many shopping centers and regional malls where they find everything from basement bargains to high-end boutiques. While numerous national and regional chains call DeKalb home, there is an abundance of locally owned shops that are unique to DeKalb alone. DeKalb also has small, friendly neighborhood centers along with historical squares and main streets.

Once visitors tire of shopping, the County’s parks and nature trails offer relaxing walks, hikes, and other recreational activities. Whether it is the Stone or Arabia Mountain or the Fernbank Science Center or Michael C. Carlos Museum, there is something for everyone in DeKalb.

Local Shopping:
Candler Park – http://www.candlerpark.org
Chamblee’s Antique Row - http://www.antiquerow.com
Downtown Decatur - http:// www.decatur-ga.com/main.business.retail.htm
East Atlanta Village - On the edge of DeKalb County, near Moreland Ave and I-20, sits one of Atlanta’s hippest shopping, dining and entertainment districts
Old Mill Antiques Village - A treasure chest of quality antiques and great values await you in this restored Georgia textile village, just a few minutes from Downtown Decatur and Your DeKalb Farmers Market. Don’t miss the Primitive Eye Gallery, one of Atlanta’s top folk art galleries.
404-292-0223
Village Of Stone Mountain - http://www.stonemountainvillage.com
Your DeKalb Farmers Market - http://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com

Shopping Malls:
North DeKalb Mall - http://www.northdekalbmall.com
Northlake Mall - http://www.northlakemall.com
Perimeter Mall - http://www.perimetermall.com
The Gallery At South DeKalb - http://www.southdekalbmall.com
The Mall At Stonecrest - http://www.mallatstonecrest.com

International Corridors:
Wondering where you can find the latest Asian pop music and videos, Chinese herbs, Thai iced tea, Vietnamese books, Korean rice cakes, authentic Asian apparel and home decor, Hong Kong barbequed steak or dim sum? Look no further! Atlanta’s International Corridor is a destination for members of the Asian community throughout the southeast. However, everyone is welcome to enjoy authentic food at any of the casual or elegant restaurants, purchase unique gifts and make new discoveries.

The continuing integration of the area is evident in the Spanish-language signs popping up at the Asian markets. With all of these options, your visit to the International Corridor will be an authentic, rewarding experience you won’t soon forget!

Asian Square
5150 Buford Hwy
Doraville, GA 30040
770/458-8955 Atlanta Chinatown
5379 New Peachtree Rd.
Chamblee, GA 30341
770/458-4624 Korea Garden
5181 Buford Hwy
Doraville, GA 30040
770-454-6200 Las Americas
3652 Shallowford Rd.
Doraville, GA
770/458-7962 Plaza Fiesta
4166 Buford Hwy, NE
Atlanta, GA
404/982-9138

Local Attractions:

	Stone Mountain Park http://www.dcvb.org/stonemountain.html
	Fernbank Museum of Natural History http://www.dcvb.org/Fernbank%20Museum%20of%20Natural%20History.html
	Fernbank Science Center http://www.dcvb.org/Fernbank%20Science%20Center.html
	Michael C. Carlos Musuem http://www.dcvb.org/M%20C%20Carlos.html
	Callanwolde Fine Arts Center http://www.dcvb.org/Callanwolde.html

Also see DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau – www.dcvb.org

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