More Information on DeKalb County

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.

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.

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