Jonathan points out that Decatur ranked as the #1 neighborhood in Atlanta in Creative Loafing’s just-released, unscientific-but-still-totally-accurate “Ultimate Neighborhood Guide”.  (Go to page 12 of this PDF of the guide to read the full Decatur description)

What makes Decatur the greatest neighborhood in the Atlanta metro according to Thomas Wheatley and the people he bribed with laundry services to give Decatur the top spot?  In summary, great schools, a strong LGBT community, lots of beer, and transit.  Glenlake Park and the Decatur Cemetery also get nods, along with blurbs on many of our top restaurants, pubs and stores and cultural scenes.   And what guide isn’t complete without a comment from “social media monster” Carl!?

The downsides of Decatur, according to CL?

High liberal yuppie quotient. (If that’s a plus for you, refile under upsides.)

Swarms of beer lovers on weekends can mean long waits at tiny pubs.

Oh, and as for the “Sorry Midtown” of my post title, Midtown ranked #2, while Inman Park was #3.  It’s all in the PDF!