Our Town: Decatur Ponce de Leon Court is a little slice of Florida

By H.M. Cauley

For the AJC

Unless by deliberate choice, most drivers zipping around the east side of of Decatur don’t turn into the short cul-de-sac marked as Ponce de Leon Court. Though it’s within walking distance of the city’s vibrant downtown hub, the street is a bit of a hidden gem with a distinctive personality that sets it apart from others in the DeKalb County seat.

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