Conveniences

East Lake sports a mulitiude of businesses, shops and services that make living in the community comfortable and convenient. For a more complete list of these businesses and their location, click here to go to the Local Business Page.

East Lake is conveniently located within approximately 4 miles of I-285 and within approximately 2 miles of I-20. East Lake Drive, one of the main streets in the neighborhood, connects directly to Ponce de Leon Drive, which connects midtown Atlanta to Decatur. According to residents, one of the cheif advantages to living in East Lake is quick access to Atlanta or Decatur and very little traffic on neighborhood streets. East Lake is approximately 6 miles east of downtown Atlanta and 2 miles south of the City of Decatur.

To give you some idea of popular nearby local businesses, please see the list we've compiled below.

Gas Station (BP CONNECT ON GLENWOOD)
Grocery (PUBLIX ON GLENWOOD)
Health Club (YMCA ON MEMORIAL)
Mall (NORTH DEKALB AT NORTH DRUID HILLS AND LAWRENCEVILLE HWY)
Restaraunt (UNIVERSAL JOINT AT OAKHURST)
Bar (STEINBECK'S AT OAKHURST)
Pet Supply (KIRKWOOD FEED AND SEED ON HOSEA WILLIAMS DRIVE)
Veterinarian (GLENWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL ON CANDLER ROAD)
Home Good Supply (LOWE'S IN EDGEWOOD RETAIL DISTRICT)
Entertainment (Music) (EDDIE'S ATTIC ON DECATUR SQUARE)
Movies (NORTH DEKALB MALL AT NORTH DRUID HILLS AND LAWRENCEVILLE HWY)
Video Store (BLOCKBUSTER ON NORTH DECATUR ROAD)
Park (EAST LAKE PARK BETWEEN MEMORIAL DRIVE AND ALSTON DRIVE)
Public Golf Course/Driving Range (CHARLIE YATES BETWEEN MEMORIAL DRIVE AND
GLENWOOD)
Automotive Repair (INTOWN AUTO CARE AT OAKHURST)