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Originally Posted by atlantaguy

Decatur is Atlanta's in my opinion, and most locals would probably agree. It's 6 miles east of Downtown, and actually predates Atlanta. With a lively Downtown full of indy bars, shops and restaurants and a subway station under the Courthouse Square, it's a very cool blend of small town meets big city. Some have dubbed it 'where Berkeley meets Mayberry,' in part due to being Emory adjacent and decidedly left of center.

I think Alpharetta could give Decatur a run for its money on an all around basis.