The Subject Files are topical files containing newspaper clippings and various secondary sources collected by DeKalb History Center staff over the years. The files cover most aspects of life in DeKalb County, including churches, neighborhoods, schools, farms, and businesses.

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Agriculture

Archaeology

Architecture (including historic homes, buildings)

Business and Industry

Cemeteries

Cities

Communities and Neighborhoods

Education

Environment

Events (including Black History Month, 1996 Olympics)

Fine Arts

Government (including courts, libraries, parks, police)

Health

History

Military (including Civil War)

Native Americans

Organizations

Religion

Tourism (including Stone Mountain Park)

Transportation (including MARTA, roads)