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Midway Woods is a neighborhood located next to Decatur, Georgia. It has more than 700 homes. Most of these homes are in the 30030 zip code. However, the neighborhood is not currently within the official city limits of Decatur. Midway Woods is in unincorporated DeKalb County, near the City of Decatur, offering city conveniences with lower taxes. The neighborhood sits between Memorial Drive, Columbia Drive, and Candler Road, with Midway Road running through it. Most homes are brick Cape Cod styles built in 1950–1953, though many have been renovated, and newer homes are also appearing along Midway Road, McEvoy Lane, Conway Road, and Oldfield Acres Way. Midway Woods has an active neighborhood association (www.MidwayWoodsNeighborhood.com) that helps keep residents connected and informed and works to improve the neighborhood for everyone. It is not a homeowners’ association with covenants or dues, but it follows approved by-laws and elects officers each year, with meetings usually held on the first Wednesday of the month. Because of DeKalb County’s 2020 Master Plan, students in Midway Woods have attended Avondale Elementary, Druid Hills Middle, and Druid Hills High School since June 2011. Families can also choose nearby schools such as the Museum School of Avondale Estates, plus several private schools. For transportation, bus stops throughout the neighborhood provide easy access to MARTA, including trips to train stations like Decatur Station. Dearborn Park, on the west side of Midway Woods, offers 7 acres of green space, including a boardwalk and gravel trail, basketball courts, picnic pavilions, streams, and a newly installed playground. The park is also being revitalized with support from Friends of Dearborn Park. Midway Woods is close to grocery stores like Publix, Kroger, and Walmart, and residents can enjoy Decatur’s nightlife and many top restaurants within walking distance.