Scottdale Georgia Map

About Scottdale, Georgia

Scottdale is a locality in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 10,542. The population density is 1206.7 people per km². Scottdale is located at 33.7898°N, 84.2641°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30079.

Scottdale unfolds with a gentle, rolling character, its landscape softened by the ubiquitous Georgia red clay that lends a warm blush to the earth. It lies 5.2 miles south-south-west of Tucker, GA (from Tucker, GA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east-north-east of Atlanta. Mature oak and pine trees, their branches often draped with the ethereal Spanish moss, create a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the ground. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer afternoons, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp soil, a reminder of the verdant, subtropical environment. Streets curve with an unpretentious grace, lined by houses that speak of generations past and present, some with wide porches inviting a slower pace, others boasting manicured lawns that reflect the care of their inhabitants. The history of Scottdale is deeply entwined with the agricultural past of DeKalb County, its early development spurred by the fertile lands that once yielded cotton and corn. Later, the arrival of the railroad brought industry, notably the Scottdale Textile Mill, which became the beating heart of the community for decades, its looms once a constant hum against the Georgia sky. Though the mill's industrial might has faded, its imposing brick structure remains a silent monument, a tangible link to the hardworking spirit that shaped Scottdale. Today, the local economy has diversified, with residents finding opportunities in the wider metropolitan Atlanta area while cherishing the distinct, small-town feel that persists, a place where familiar faces greet you at the local shops and the evenings settle into a peaceful quietude.

About This Scottdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scottdale, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.789827, -84.264089. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Scottdale and DeKalb County.

Detailed location data for Scottdale includes the ZIP code (30079), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of DeKalb County (Decatur), and school district assignment (DeKalb County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scottdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.