Decatur Historical Courthouse

Decatur Historical Courthouse is located at East Court Square in Decatur, Georgia and is approximately half an hour's drive from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Built in 1898, the old courthouse is now home to the DeKalb History Center and a museum. The center is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and is located on the main floor of the building.

People can come to the courthouse to review local archives and records on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The museum is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and has exhibits about the history of the area and Atlanta. Tours of the museum can be arranged in advance to see the changing exhibits. Past exhibits have explored the history of dairy farming in DeKalb and the story of prominent people in the town.

The old courthouse provides a nice setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions, dinners, parties, meetings and other events. There are three rooms available to rent; The Old Superior Courtroom can accommodate up to 250 guests for a reception, the Harrison Room 75 people and the Grand Lobby 50 to 75 guests. There are numerous eateries nearby including Sweet Melissa's, which is also on East Court Square.