Cabbagetown

The Cabbagetown District originally consisted of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill and the housing built for the factory workers. A cotton mill was in operation here for almost 100 years, but in the early 1970's the mill shut down and Cabbagetown quickly deteriorated. In the last few years, people saw hope for the historical neighborhood and began moving in, renovating, and turning the area into an eclectic, artsy, up-and-coming area. Now lofts and other new housing developments dot the community, and restaurants and local artist’s shops are growing in numbers.

As Atlanta's oldest industrial settlement, this happening neighborhood features the old cotton mill and many historic bungalows and Victorians. Cabbagetown is enjoying revitalization, and this thriving community of diversity and southern flavor is an inspiration to the city.

In the early 1980's, urban renewal and widespread gentrification drew developers to the bargain value of Cabbagetown’s charming, historic homes. The renovation of the Fulton Cotton Mill into luxury loft apartments was finally announced in 1992, with funding from the department of Housing and Urban Development and the Empowerment Zone initiative. Atlantan’s began to rediscover Cabbagetown’s unique flavor and the area changed dramatically. The newcomers have displaced many long-term residents, but there are still plenty of people who either worked at the mill and or remember the days when the twin stacks still blew smoke.

The boundaries of the Cabbagetown district are Dekalb Avenue and Decatur Street (Georgia Railroad tracks) on the north, Oakland Cemetery and Boulevard on the West, Pearl Street on the East, and Memorial Drive on the South.  In other words, it is south of Inman Park, and east and north of Grant Park.

The Carroll Street Cafe is just one place of interest in this emerging neighborhood.
Today, Cabbagetown has an eclectic population of young families, artists, musicians, students, and professionals. The new prosperity of the neighborhood has improved safety significantly, as well as the quality of life. Many of the shotgun cottages have quaint, new gardens, and boast remodeled, old-fashioned porch fronts. Neighborhood activism has cultivated green space and updated playgrounds.

New businesses such as the Cabbagetown Grill, Agaves Restaurant, Up the Alley Gallery, Carroll Street Bakery, and the Urban Gardner, are growing with the neighborhood, and leading the way for more commerce. It is the vibrant energy of the neighborhood, and the richness of its history, that continues to make Cabbagetown one of the most interesting communities in the South.

As the population grows, so does the influx of new restaurants and shops. Newcomers to this area say that this is almost the last premier place where you can get a decent priced house.

Ria’s blue bird and Thumbs Up are the two best restaurants you can find here.

Oakland Cemetery and APEX are the two best places to pay a visit at.