North Buckhead

North Buckhead and Brookhaven are adjacent communities north of Atlanta’s urban core. North Buckhead is a neighborhood within the district of Buckhead. Brookhaven became a city in 2012. Both communities have histories that date back to the pre-Civil War era. Today over 11,000 people live in North Buckhead. Brookhaven, however, has a population of over 54,000, making it the largest city in DeKalb County. North Buckhead and Brookhaven have many similarities: both are affluent communities with bucolic settings and upscale amenities, restaurants, and shopping. One difference is that North Buckhead public schools are part of Atlanta Public Schools, while Brookhaven is served by the DeKalb County School District.