DeKalb County

DeKalb County


DeKalb County was formed in 1822 from parts of Henry, Gwinnett, and Fayette counties. It was the 56th county created in the state and was named after Baron Johann DeKalb who accompanied LaFayette to America and served as a major general in the Continental Army.


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Dekalb County map.

County Profile

Incorporated: December 9, 1822

Population: 665,865

Total Area: 268.3 Square miles

Cities and Towns

Decatur (County Seat)

• Avondale Estates
Chamblee
• Clarkston
• Dunwoody

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Contact Information

Website:

www.co.dekalb.ga.us

Address:

1300 Commerce Drive Decatur, Georgia
30030

Phone:
Fax:

(404) 371-2000
(404) 371-4751

Email:

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