The Ridley Howard House

The Neighborhood: Clairemont Avenue, Decatur

Clairemont Avenue runs through a mix of homes and small businesses near Emory University and Decatur. The area offers green space and walking paths at Candler Park. Piedmont Park provides larger lawns and sports fields a drive away. Fernbank Museum of Natural History brings outdoor trails and a museum campus. Decatur Square hosts shops, restaurants, and public events. The Brick Store Pub and Leon’s Full Service serve local meals and drinks. Three Taverns Brewery and The Porter Beer Bar operate as nearby places for beer and gatherings. Six Flags Over Georgia attracts visitors to regional rides and shows. MARTA rail and MARTA bus provide public transit links to Atlanta and surrounding towns. Decatur MARTA station connects riders to rail service and local buses. Local streets carry steady car traffic and bicycle lanes appear on some roads. Small shops and service businesses line commercial blocks near parks and schools. Community centers and churches host youth programs and neighborhood meetings. Families and students use nearby facilities for sports and study needs. City data shows that the most common age group falls between 5 to 9 years old and that households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.