Decatur locals say, "Everything is greater in Decatur." While the city is close to downtown Atlanta, Decatur has a history and culture all its own.

Built at the intersection of two Native American trails, Decatur takes its name from the U.S. Navy commodore, Stephen Decatur. Decatur is a place rich in Civil War history. It was a strategic location for Sherman's Atlanta campaign. During July of 1864, the Union army occupied the town. Later in the month, there was an infamous attack in Decatur that had a connection to the nearby Battle of Atlanta. In present-day Decatur, signs of the past are everywhere you look. The downtown area and other neighborhoods have many buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. The MAK Historic District is one such place. This area is full of many early 20th-century American Craftsman-style homes that Hollywood uses for movie sets.

Decatur is home to many cultural events, art destinations, and festivals. Every May, the Decatur Arts Festival has art showings and events throughout the city. The annual AJC Decatur Book Festival is also popular. This festival claims to be the biggest independent book festival in the United States. In 2019, it attracted over 85,000 people. Along with these two events, Decatur has a long list of other events for locals to enjoy. The Decatur Craft Beer Festival and the Decatur BBQ Festival are sure to make anyone want to dive into the city's food scene.

What doesn't surprise long-term Decatur homeowners is the city's reputation for good food. Southern Living named it one of the South's "Tastiest Towns" in 2012. In 2016, the New York Times called it "Atlanta's gastronomic equivalent of Berkeley or Brooklyn." One of the famous restaurants in Decatur is Kimball House. This go-to spot for cocktails and raw oysters was Southern Living's 2014 "Best New Restaurant" winner. A 2016 James Beard finalist also runs the Decatur restaurant, Revival. There, you can chow down on southern-style classics with an upscale touch. Beer lovers also can't go wrong in Decatur. The beer culture in this city is always evolving. Some local favorites are the award-winning Brick Store Pub, Three Taverns Brewery, and Wild Heaven Beer.

Decatur has over 56 acres of developed parks, with playgrounds, picnic tables, tennis courts, and nature trails. There are also three dog parks. In addition to city-owned parks, there are many privately owned greenspaces. Some of these include the Agnes Scott Arboretum, the Refugee Family Services Farm, and Woodlands Garden.

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