Atlanta's Suburbs

Atlanta is a city of millions and still growing. Thispast several years. Yet, it still maintains that small
growth has propelled the city's borders closer andhome-town character and the friendliness that
closer to neighboring cities, until the dividing line isgoes along with it. Duluth is known as a center of
sometimes hard to find. These suburbs of Atlantafinancial stability.
offer residents an easy commute, while notDunwoody is located in DeKalb County, Georgia. It
having to live in the city itself. They also offer ais an affluent suburb of Atlanta. Dunwoody is
great place to raise a family.home to a number of well know celebrities: Ryan
Alpharetta is one of those cities that haveSeacrest, host of American Idol; Billy Payne who
become almost a part of Atlanta. Chartered inbrought the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta and
1858, Alpharetta has deep roots in the past.John Rocker-former Major League Baseball player.
Before it was a city, Alpharetta was a tradingJonesboro is the county seat of Clayton County.
post and logging town, allowing white settlers andIt is one of Atlanta's smaller suburbs. The final
Indians to meet and trade for needed goods andbattle of Atlanta was fought here and help propel
services. Now, Alpharetta is a thriving city, one ofAbraham Lincoln to re-election.
the fastest growing cities in the south, in fact. ItKennesaw has been nationally recognized for its
has been rated as one of the best places in theeducational achievements. It has a rich history and
nation to raise a family and offers great housinghas grown into a family-oriented town. Downtown
and apartments, close to the hub of Atlanta.is full of specialty shops and restaurants.
Only recently has the city of Austell, GeorgiaLawrenceville is a great little town full of historic
been considered an actual suburb of Atlanta.remembrances. Downtown Lawrenceville is
Located only 18 miles from the heart of Atlantaanchored by it's historic courthouse and has
and only minutes from Hartsfield-Jacksonbrick-paved sidewalks, cozy benches any many
International Airport, Austell is an ideal location forspecialty shops to visit.
those looking to live outside the city of Atlanta,Lithonia is located in the heart of the Georgia
yet commute to work with a minimum of timegranite district. Thus, it is known as the "City of
and stress. Austell, Georgia boasts a small townGranite." Lithonia is growing popularity as the place
atmosphere with all the amenities of a big cityto live to get away from the hustle and bustle
and with cities like Atlanta, Marietta and Smyrnalifestyle of Atlanta.
only a stone's throw away, those amenities areMarietta is well known for its turn-of-the-century
real things. Austell has much to offer those lookingtown square. Marietta is a fun place to live and to
for a place to call home.visit. Enjoy unique restaurants, quaint bed and
College Park shares much with the city of Austell.breakfast inns, ghost tours and museums.
They both have a small town atmosphere andMidtown is located right in the middle of
College Park enjoys a similar proximity to the citydowntown. If you like to be where the action is
of Atlanta. College Park has been revitalized, andthen Midtown is the place to live. You'll enjoy
new residents find the city an excellent place torestaurants, specialty shops and a work
call home. Voted one of the best places to live byenvironment that is within walking distance.
Atlanta Magazine, College Park is dedicated toNewnan has the best of both worlds. It's a city of
providing people with a great place to live, a fun,significant commercial development as well as
hometown atmosphere and a variety of meansresidential growth. Newnan attracts many families
of getting to and from places of work.who are looking for a small town atmosphere in
Founded in 1845, Conyers, Georgia is another ofwhich to raise their kids.
Atlanta's suburbs that offers a close proximity toNorcross was originally a resort town created as
international business and vast employmenta popular destination for wealthy Atlantans. In
resources, while still maintaining a small town feel.spite of significant growth over the years the
Conyers is home to over 10,000 residents in thetown has maintained a commitment to the
city itself, with even more outside the city, butpreservation of history and charm.
within the city limits. Conyers is located very closeRoswell was originally inhabited by the Cherokee
to I-20 and i-285.Indians. Today, Roswell has preserve much of it
Decatur is one of Atlanta's oldest suburbs,history in vintage homes, historical sites,
predating Atlanta itself by several decades. Beforemuseums, monuments and churches. Roswell is
the city of Terminus, later named Atlanta waslocated only 20 minutes from Atlanta and nestled
built, Decatur turned down an offer by theon the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
southern railroads to build an important railroadSandy Springs is the seventh largest city in
hub in the city. That hub was built in Terminus,Georgia. Sandy Springs is another city with
and the rest is history. As Atlanta's big sister,southern charm and progressive environment.
Decatur has tons of history to offer and theThe Chastain Amphitheatre is unique to Sandy
closeness of Atlanta is a great asset to citySprings featuring outdoor events year round.
residents. Decatur offers a true southernSmyrna is known as the "Jonquil City" because of
hometown feeling, with tree lined streets and localthe abundance of flowers that bloom all over the
festivals held all year round.city. Smyrna has plenty to keep a young family
Buckhead is known for it's great shopping, elegantbusy.
hotels and some of the best restaurants around.Stockbridge is conveniently located near Atlanta's
If you love shopping you'll love Buckhead. It hascommercial and entertainment centers.
over 1,400 shopping retail units scattered acrossStockbridge has that small time feel and
it's city borders.experience. It's family-oriented with and set in a
Duluth has experienced phenomenal growth of thebeautiful and natural setting.