East Atlanta Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Georgia

East Atlanta Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Georgia

A diverse and lively community, East Atlanta was named as one of the top 10 emerging big city neighborhoods in the country, featuring both architecturally historic areas and fresh new developments. Since the founding of the East Atlanta Community Association in 1981, local residents have worked diligently to revitalize the area, preserving the small-town atmosphere amidst the merge of old and new ideals. Among the changes: homes and commercial buildings have been carefully cleaned and restored to their original value; an eclectic collection of nightclubs, restaurants and theaters draws young professionals and artists of all varieties, while older residents have taken pride in calling this private neighborhood home all of their lives. East Atlanta is comprised of Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett County. Gwinnett, one of the most sought-after counties in the Atlanta area as well as the nation, experienced an influx of 28,000 new residents in 2005. It is also home to the Gwinnett County Public Library, which received national recognition as the Library of the Year in 2000. Other places of interest in East Atlanta include the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, High Museum of Art, Stone Mountain Park and Coca-Cola’s corporate headquarters, where visitors can tour the processing plant as well as the World of Coca-Cola Museum. Nearby, Interstate 20 connects East Atlanta to other in-town neighborhoods while the main surface street is Moreland Avenue. The MARTA bus system is easily accessible as well. Hospitals and schools, including Georgia State University, are just minutes away.