Situated between East Atlanta Village and I-285, Candler-McAfee is a laidback suburban community with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy access to a broad range of shops and restaurants stretched along Candler Road, the community’s main commercial thoroughfare. 


Candler-McAfee is mostly residential, offering an overall peaceful atmosphere in addition to numerous apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined streets. While the whole community touts a park-like environment, Candler-McAfee is home to several scenic parks like Glendale Park, NH Scott Park, and Misty Waters Park. Quick access to both I-20 and I-285 affords many Candler-McAfee residents short commute times to countless area employers and attractions.

 

 

Toney Elementary School

Public Elementary School
2701 Oakland Terrace, Decatur, GA 30032

Columbia Middle School

Public Middle School
3001 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034

Columbia High School

Public High School
2106 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Miller Preparatory Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School
6133 Redan Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School

Private Elementary & Middle School
2560 Tilson Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

 

Colleges & Universities

Georgia Perim. Coll., Decatur

Drive: 8 min | 3.2 mi

Agnes Scott College

Drive: 8 min | 3.5 mi

Emory University, Clairmont

Drive: 13 min | 6.1 mi

Georgia Perim., Clarkston

Drive: 16 min | 7.4 mi

 

 

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