Panthersville

The Panthersville neighborhood is a diverse area within Decatur near downtown Atlanta. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown Atlanta, residents have the opportunity to enjoy many of the perks of the city while living in a more suburban community.

Homes in Panthersville provide some variety, with a number of one- and two-story traditional-style homes built between the 1970s and 1990s as well as newer homes built in the 2000s and later. Within the Panthersville neighborhood, residents have quality entertainment such as shows and events at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in addition to easy access to various grocery stores, farmers markets and retail stores.

As a part of the Decatur area and with such close proximity to downtown, residents also have access to various surrounding attractions such as the vast variety of the DeKalb Farmer’s Market, the shops, restaurants and concerts in Downtown Decatur, and the concerts and art exhibits at local parks.

Exchange Park Recreation Center is the local park that lies within the Panthersville neighborhood. It provides a variety of amenities such as a gym and fitness facility, multi-purpose meeting rooms, a playground, multi-purpose fields, tennis courts, a lake and walking trails along with intergenerational programs.

The schools within the neighborhood serve children starting as young as two years old and going through high school, all with a shared desire to help students to grow not just academically but also as social and productive members of society.

The homes in the Panthersville neighborhood are as diverse as their resident population. While many of the homes were built between 1970 and 1999, there is still a good portion of new builds as well as those built in the 2000s.

There are a good number of apartment complexes and high-rise living for residents to choose from as well, including studios and one bedrooms as well as two-, three- or four-bedroom apartment homes.

North Decatur, Druid Hills, Tucker and Clarkston are nearby neighborhoods to Panthersville. This gives Panthersville residents proximity to a plethora of fusion restaurants and shops.

Those looking to expand their chef skills will love exploring the different farmers markets in the local area, especially the endless options available at the DeKalb Farmer’s Market, commonly referred to as the international farmer’s market by the locals.

Those who love the arts will love attending the various shows, programs and activities that occur at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center. Year-round, patrons may enjoy popular plays and specialty events as well as annual events such as the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival held there every fall.

Those looking for retail therapy may find what they desire at The Gallery at South DeKalb shopping mall. In addition to shopping, the mall offers a food court and beauty salon. The Exchange Park Recreation Center serves as a common spot for child-targeted activities, such as after-school drop-off and dance classes.

The Panthersville neighborhood is home to the Exchange Park Recreation Center. The facility offers several amenities both inside and surrounding the facility including a gym, fitness facility, multi-purpose meeting rooms, a playground, tennis courts and multi-purpose fields, a lake and walking trails. Patrons may also enjoy the various programs offered at the facility for every age range, and some programs that are intergenerational.

Panthersville offers several schooling options for children of all ages. A few of the institutions, such as Sola Fide Academy and Greenforest McCalep Christian Academy, offer schooling for children throughout their early childhood years through middle and high school.

Many of the schools aim to prepare students to be able to excel in their future learning, whether they are matriculating to high school or one of the prestigious local collegiate institutions such as Georgia Tech, Emory or Georgia State.

With chain grocery stores and retail shops within the neighborhood and surrounding area, as well as specialty shops like the DeKalb Farmer’s Market, Panthersville residents need not travel far to meet their daily needs.

As for work, many Panthersville residents tend to commute out of the neighborhood. Being only 15 minutes east of downtown Atlanta, it makes for a quick and convenient commute to downtown and other surrounding work hubs such as Buckhead, Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.

The neighborhood of Panthersville is located 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and has easy access to both major highways in the city, I-20 and I-285. This makes car commutes quite convenient and allows for avoiding some of the heavy traffic usually found on I-75 and I-85. Along with car transportation, Panthersville residents have the option to utilize public transit, with nine Atlanta MARTA bus stops within the neighborhood.

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