DeKalb County, Georgia
DeKalb County is the third largest county in the state of Georgia with the city of Decatur as its county seat. The county was named after Baron Johann DeKalb who was a major general in the Continental Army and accompanied LaFayette to America.
Today, DeKalb County is one of the most culturally diverse counties in the nation with over 64 spoken languages. Its vibrant community attracts not people but also lots of businesses since the county is home to over a half of all the Fortune 500 companies.
What To Do in DeKalb County
There is a bunch of fun activities in DeKalb County, a home of one of the most popular attractions in United States – the Stone Mountain Park. Four million people visit the park each year to admire the largest exposed piece of granite in the world with the Confederate Memorial Carving.
Stone Mountain Park is filled with many attractions and shows like the abundance of rides on land, water or both, laser shows and variety of concerts and festivals. Covering over 3,200 acres of land, the park is also a great place to jog, hike or walk on over 15 miles of nature trails. There are many quiet and secluded areas for picnicking and enjoying nature.
DeKalb County Schools:
The county is served by the DeKalb County School District which has a student enrollment of more than 102,000 students in 143 schools and centers, and 13,285 full-time employees. Within the district, there are 84 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, 21 high schools and 20 other school centers.
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DeKalb County Facts:
- Total area - 271 square miles
- Population in 2005- 677,959
- Median age of residents – 32 years old
- Median income for a family - $54,018
- County seat – Decatur
DeKalb County Real Estate:
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