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DeKalb County, Georgia

Location




Courthouse

Contact Information


Mailing Address   1300 Commerce Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
Telephone   404.371.2761
Fax   404.371.2750
Website   http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us
Google Map   Launch Google Satellite Map


County Data


Snapshot    County Snapshot from the GA Dept. of Community Affairs
Census    DeKalb County County Census Data from U.S. Census
Other Data Sets    County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
Georgia Encyclopedia    County Page from The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Wage & Salaries    Local Government Wage and Salary Survey from DCA
Labor Market    Georgia Labor Market Explorer & Analysis
Sales Tax    Sales and Property Tax Rates from DOR
Hotel/Motel Tax    Hotel/Motel Tax Report from DCA

Statistics and Rates


2008 Population   739956 (State Rank: 3)
Incorporated Millage Rate   8
Unincorporated Millage Rate   8
County Bond   1,94
School Maintenance/Operations   22,98
School Bond   0
Total Incorporated   31,55
Total Unincorporated   32,92

County Name and Origin


DeKalb County was designated in 1822 from parts of Henry, Gwinnett and Fayette counties. At one time it contained all of the City of Atlanta and much of what was to become Fulton County. In naming the county, its founders honored Baron Johann DeKalb who accompanied LaFayette and served in the Continental Army. He was captured and died in a British prison. Decatur, the county seat, is named for naval hero Stephen Decatur.

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