Doraville, Georgia
Population: 7,626
Located in DeKalb County
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In northern Georgia, just 16 miles of the capitol city of Atlanta, is the community of Doraville. Located in DeKalb County, Doraville is a suburb of about 9,800 people. After the Civil War, DeKalb Counties main industry was the milling of grain. The history of this is preserved in the naming of several of the streets throughout the county such as Browns Mill, Tilly Mill and Henderson Mill Roads. With MARTA Rapid Rail and a convenient bus service, transportation is accessible for those going to and from work. As employment opportunities have increased in the last decade, over 70,000 new jobs were added in the Doraville area. Both General Motors Mid-Lux Car Division, and Scientific-Atlanta, Inc, are located here and Electronic Systems is one of the top ten Manufacturing Employers in the county and is located in Doraville's city limits. Several townhouses and condominiums are available in Doraville. A typical 2 bedroom, 2-bathroom condo/townhouse would start in the area of $60,000. Single-family homes with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom start around $97,000. A larger family could find a 3-bedroom home with 2.5 bathrooms with a little more elbowroom in the area of $174,000. Northern Georgia offers a mild year round climate. With temperatures dipping into the teens during the winter months and well into the 80's during the summer months, outdoor recreation abounds in Doraville. Many golf courses are available in the Doraville area. Several larger parks are located within a 20 mile radius of Doraville and include a host of unique landmarks and activities. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is ideal for fishing, boating, whitewater rafting and horse backing riding. Stone Mountain Park has over 3,200 acres of trails to be explored along with fishing, swimming and a tennis center. This park also features a carving on the side of a mountain of exposed granite the figures of confederacy president Jefferson Davis, Gen. Robert E. Lee, and Lt. Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. Panola Mountain State Park is a beautiful system of nature trails and picnic spots. This area was created to protect a 100-acre granite mountain. The international city of Atlanta is just minutes away from Doraville. Atlanta has much to offer in the way of entertainment, professional sports, higher education and employment opportunities. The Atlanta Zoo is a popular destination among visitors and residents alike. Known for its Giant Panda exhibit, adults and kids alike are drawn to these big cuddly bears that live right in the heart of Atlanta. Upscale shopping and trendy restaurants are situated at the northern end of Atlanta. Living in the greater Atlanta area defiantly has several bonuses. With the cost of living being lower than that of many other metro areas in the country, and an upswing in employment opportunities, come see what Doraville can do for you!
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