Decatur, Georgia

Decatur is the county seat of DeKalb County and lies six miles east of Atlanta’s business district. It is the second largest municipality in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Following its official incorporation on December 10, 1823, Decatur denied the Western and Atlantic Railroad’s proposition to make Decatur the southernmost stop on its railroad. As a result, the Western and Atlantic Railroad founded a new city to the west of Decatur; the city would later be known as Atlanta.

During the Civil War, Decatur became a strategic site for General Sherman in his campaign against Atlanta. No major battles were fought on Decatur land however the Confederate’s supply line was cut off after Union Troops occupied the city. This led to the Union’s capture of Atlanta.

Decatur is home to Agnes Scott College, a private women’s college with history dating back to 1889. The college is the first institution of higher education in Georgia to receive regional accreditation and its 100 acre campus has been designated a national historic district. With education at the focal point of the Decatur’s community, the city founded its own independent school system in 1901. The system includes elementary schools, a middle school, and Decatur High School. Several healthcare institutions are located in Decatur as well, including Decatur Hospital, DeKalb Hospital, and the VA Hospital of Atlanta. Other corporations operated in Decatur include Kraft Foods, Incorporated, Monsanto Chemical Company, and Worthington Corporation.

We have confirmed that the city of Decatur has a number of jobsites where asbestos exposure has occurred. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma doctors located in or near Decatur at the bottom of this page. Additionally, asbestos attorneys may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Decatur and then diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer.

Jobsites in Decatur where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Decatur, GA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Decatur, GA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Decatur, GA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Decatur, GA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Decatur, GA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.