What County Is Midtown Atlanta In? A Local’s Guide to This Popular Neighborhood

If you spend any time in the city, you’ll hear people talk about Midtown Atlanta all the time—for work, nightlife, parks, or housing. But when it comes to official paperwork or moving logistics, one question comes up a lot:

What county is Midtown Atlanta in?

The Short Answer: Midtown Is in Fulton County

Midtown Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.

Most of the area people think of as “Midtown” sits squarely inside the City of Atlanta, within Fulton County. That’s true whether you’re:

• Renting an apartment near Piedmont Park
• Working in an office along Peachtree Street
• Going out around 10th Street or 14th Street
• Visiting museums like the High Museum of Art

For mailing addresses, taxes, schools, voting, and most services, Midtown is treated as part of Atlanta, Fulton County.

Midtown, Atlanta, and Fulton County: How They Fit Together

It helps to understand how the city and counties are laid out in the Atlanta area.

City vs. County

• Atlanta is a city.
• Fulton is the county that covers most of the city of Atlanta.
• A smaller part of Atlanta (to the southeast) lies in DeKalb County, but Midtown is not in that DeKalb portion.

So, when you’re in Midtown, you are:

• Inside the City of Atlanta
• Inside Fulton County
• Inside the core Intown area of metro Atlanta

Where Exactly Is “Midtown”?

Different people draw the edges of Midtown slightly differently, but generally it includes:

• North–South: From about North Avenue up toward I-85, just before Buckhead
• East–West: Roughly from I-75/85 (the Downtown Connector) over toward Piedmont Avenue and around Piedmont Park

All of this commonly recognized Midtown footprint is in Fulton County.

Why It Matters What County Midtown Is In

Knowing that Midtown is in Fulton County helps with a few everyday things:

1. Property Taxes and Homeownership

If you buy a condo or house in Midtown, you’ll be dealing with:

• Fulton County property taxes
• City of Atlanta taxes
• Atlanta Public Schools (APS) taxes

You’d work with offices like:

• Fulton County Tax Commissioner
  141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1085, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Phone: 404-613-6100

• Fulton County Board of Assessors (for property valuations)
  235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Phone: 404-612-6440

This is important if you’re comparing Midtown to neighborhoods in DeKalb County (like some parts of East Atlanta or Kirkwood), where county taxes and services differ.

2. Voting, Jury Duty, and Civic Services

If you live in Midtown, your:

• Voter registration is in Fulton County
• Polling place will be assigned by Fulton County elections
• Jury duty summons will come from Fulton County Superior Court or State Court

Key offices include:

• Fulton County Department of Registration & Elections
  141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 4075, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Phone: 404-612-7020

• Fulton County Superior Court
  Justice Center Tower
  185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Phone: 404-612-4518

If any form asks, “What county do you live in?” and you’re a Midtown resident, the correct answer is Fulton County.

3. Schools and School Zones

For families living in Midtown, public school zoning runs through Atlanta Public Schools (APS), which serves Atlanta residents in Fulton County and the small Atlanta sections of DeKalb.

Midtown addresses feed into APS schools, such as:

• Springdale Park Elementary (for some parts of residential Midtown)
• Howard Middle School
• Midtown High School

Even though exact school zones can shift over time and differ by street, Midtown residents are part of Fulton County/City of Atlanta’s APS system, not DeKalb County schools.

For school zone questions, residents typically contact:

• Atlanta Public Schools (APS)
  130 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Phone: 404-802-3500

4. Police, Fire, and City Services

Being in Midtown means you are served by:

• City of Atlanta Police Department (APD), Zone 5
• Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
• City of Atlanta Department of Public Works, Watershed, etc.

Although emergency services are city-operated, the county still matters for court systems, jails, county health services, and property records. For example:

• Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
  185 Central Avenue SW, 9th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Phone: 404-612-5100

Midtown vs. Nearby Atlanta Areas and Counties

Many newcomers (and even long-time residents) get confused about where Fulton ends and DeKalb begins, especially around Intown neighborhoods.

Here’s a simple comparison:

Key takeaway: Midtown itself is in Fulton County, though some neighborhoods east of Midtown may sit partially or fully in DeKalb County.

How to Confirm Your Specific Midtown Address

If you’re unsure whether a particular building, condo, or apartment in or near Midtown is in Fulton County, you can check directly using county tools.

Steps to Verify Your County 📝

1. Look at your property tax bill or lease documents.

   • For homeowners, your county usually appears clearly on your tax notice.
   • For renters, look at any references to county courts, landlords’ property tax info, or ask your property manager.

2. Use the Fulton County property search.

   • Search by address to see if Fulton County lists it in their property records.

3. Call Fulton County directly.

   • If your address is clearly in Midtown and has an Atlanta ZIP code like 30308, 30309, or surrounding Midtown ZIPs, you should be in Fulton County.
   • You can call the county to confirm if needed.

   Fulton County General Information
   Phone: 404-612-4000

4. Check voter registration.

   • When you register to vote and input your Midtown address, your county will appear as Fulton if that’s where you reside.

Common Midtown-Related County Questions

Is Any Part of Midtown in DeKalb County?

In normal local usage, no. The recognized Midtown neighborhood is in Fulton County.

Some parts of the broader Atlanta area east of Midtown, especially near the DeKalb line, can feel “Midtown-adjacent,” but they are not typically described as Midtown proper and may fall into DeKalb County. If someone is specifically talking about Midtown Atlanta (Peachtree corridor, Arts District, Piedmont Park area), they are talking about Fulton County.

If I Work in Midtown but Live Elsewhere, What County Am I “In”?

Your home address determines:

• Your voting county
• Your jury duty county
• Your school system
• Where your homestead exemption and main property taxes apply

So you might:

• Work in Midtown (Fulton County)
• Live in a different county like DeKalb, Cobb, or Gwinnett

In that case, for official forms asking “What county do you live in?” you should list the county of your home, not Midtown’s Fulton County—though your employer or work address may still show as Fulton.

Does Midtown’s County Affect Utilities and Services?

Some services are mainly city-based, some are county-based:

• City of Atlanta typically handles:

  • Water and sewer (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management)
  • Garbage/recycling (Department of Public Works)
  • City street maintenance within Midtown

• Fulton County typically handles:

  • Property records and deeds
  • Certain health and human services
  • County courts and jail
  • Countywide public programs (libraries, some senior services, etc.)

For Midtown residents, you’ll regularly interact with both city and county offices, but the county on your forms will be Fulton.

Key Takeaways for Anyone Living In or Moving to Midtown

• Midtown Atlanta is in Fulton County.
• It is within the City of Atlanta, served by Atlanta Public Schools, APD, and Atlanta city services.
• Your home county (for voting, jury duty, and most legal documents) is Fulton if your residence is in Midtown.
• Areas nearby might cross into DeKalb County, but Midtown itself is recognized as Fulton County.

If you’re filling out forms, planning a move, researching schools, or setting up utilities in Midtown, when you’re asked, “What county is this address in?” the accurate answer is Fulton County, Georgia.