Decatur, Georgia

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Local Information for Decatur, GA

Latitude: 33.771355 -- Longitude: -84.297732

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The city's motto, inscribed on the city seal, reads "A city of homes, churches, and schools." The median income for a household in the city was $47,395, and the median income for a family was $65,064. Males had a median income of $46,817 versus $38,381 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,363. About 7.0% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over. To prepare for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the downtown area of Decatur underwent a major renovation, with a particular focus on the courthouse square area. The city served as the headquarters to the Olympic Irish delegation. Another major renovation is taking place currently to make the courthouse square more accessible. Some notable residents include: Amy Lee (Musician, Evanescence), Chris Tucker (Actor and Comedian), Micheal Stipe (Lead singer of R. E. M.), Lil Jon(Rapper) and Quincy Carter (Football player). -- Source: Wikipedia.com