What District Am I In in Atlanta? A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Districts

If you live in Atlanta or you’re moving here, it’s normal to wonder: “What district am I in?” The tricky part is that in Atlanta, “district” can mean several different things depending on what you’re trying to do:

• Voting in a City Council or School Board election
• Contacting your County Commissioner
• Knowing your state legislative or congressional district
• Understanding your Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) or neighborhood organization

This guide breaks down the main types of districts that matter in Atlanta, Georgia, explains how they’re organized, and shows you where to go to find your exact district based on your address.

Start Here: What Kind of “District” Do You Mean?

In Atlanta, you might be asking about:

• Atlanta City Council District
• Atlanta Board of Education (APS) District
• Fulton or DeKalb County Commission District
• Georgia House or Georgia Senate District
• U.S. Congressional District
• Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU)
• Police zone or fire station service area

Because district lines are different for each of these, the only way to get a precise answer is to look it up by your home address. But you don’t need to guess where to start—use the sections below.

How to Find All Your Voting Districts in Atlanta

If your main concern is elections, representation, or who to contact, your best single tool is the Georgia My Voter Page (MVP).

1. Use the Georgia My Voter Page (Statewide Tool)

What it tells you (for your home address):

• U.S. Congressional District
• Georgia State House District
• Georgia State Senate District
• County Commission District (Fulton or DeKalb for most Atlanta residents)
• Atlanta City Council District and Post (if your address is inside the City of Atlanta)
• Atlanta Board of Education District (if you’re in Atlanta Public Schools boundaries)
• Your official polling place and upcoming election info

You’ll need:

• Your first and last name
• County of residence
• Date of birth

This tool is the easiest way to answer, in one place:
“What voting districts am I in in Atlanta?”

If you don’t find your address under City of Atlanta, you may live in a nearby city (like Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, East Point, College Park, or Decatur) but still say “Atlanta” in your mailing address.

Atlanta City Council Districts: Which One Am I In?

If your address is inside the City of Atlanta limits, you are represented by:

• One City Council district member (from Districts 1–12)
• Three at-large City Council members (Posts 1–3 citywide)
• The Council President (elected citywide)

How City Council Districts Work

• The city is divided into 12 geographical districts.
• Each district includes specific neighborhoods. For example:
  • District 2: Downtown, Old Fourth Ward, parts of Inman Park and Poncey-Highland
  • District 3: Vine City, English Avenue, parts of the Westside
  • District 6: Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Ansley Park, Lindridge-Martin Manor
  • District 11: Parts of Southwest Atlanta including Cascade area

Boundaries change from time to time due to redistricting, so neighborhood names alone aren’t enough to be sure.

How to Find Your City Council District

You have a few options:

1. Check via My Voter Page

   • If the site lists a City Council district, you are inside the city limits and that’s your official district.

2. Use City of Atlanta Address or Council District Lookup Tools
   These are typically available on the City of Atlanta website. Look for tools labeled:

   • “Find My Council Member”
   • “Address Lookup” or “ATL GIS or Map”

3. Call City Hall Information Line

   • City of Atlanta City Hall
     55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
     Main information line: (404) 330-6000
     Provide your full street address and ask:
     “Can you tell me which City Council district I’m in and who my representative is?”

Atlanta Board of Education (APS) Districts

If you live within Atlanta Public Schools (APS) boundaries, you are in:

• One Board of Education district (Districts 1–9)
• Represented by a district board member and at-large board members

APS districts generally align with clusters of neighborhoods and feeder schools, but exact boundaries depend on your address.

How to Find Your APS Board District

You can:

• Check My Voter Page for your school board district, if you are registered to vote.
• Use APS district maps or address search tools often found on the Atlanta Public Schools website.
• Call the APS main line and ask for help connecting with your board member.

Typical contact:

• Atlanta Public Schools – Main Office
  130 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
  Main phone: (404) 802-3500

Ask:
“I need to know my APS Board of Education district based on my home address.”

County Commission Districts (Fulton vs. DeKalb)

The City of Atlanta spans two counties:

• Fulton County (most of the city)
• DeKalb County (a large portion of east and southeast Atlanta)

You are represented by:

• One County Commissioner based on your county commission district
• Countywide officials such as the Chairman, Sheriff, District Attorney, etc.

How to Find Your County Commission District

Use any of these methods:

• My Voter Page – lists your County Commission district.
• County GIS or district maps:
  • Fulton County Government Center
    141 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
    Main line: (404) 612-4000
  • DeKalb County Administration Building
    1300 Commerce Dr, Decatur, GA 30030
    Main line: (404) 371-2000

When you call, ask:
“Can you confirm my county commission district based on my address?”

State Legislative & Congressional Districts

When people in Atlanta ask, “What district am I in?” they often mean:

• Georgia State House District
• Georgia State Senate District
• U.S. Congressional District

These districts cut across city and county lines. Your neighbor one or two streets away might be in a different district, so address lookup is essential.

How to Find These Districts

• Use My Voter Page – it will show:
  • Congressional District (e.g., GA-5, GA-11, GA-13)
  • State Senate District
  • State House District

Once you know your districts, you can look up your elected officials on the Georgia General Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives websites.

Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs): Atlanta’s Local Civic Districts

If your question is more about community input, zoning, and local planning than elections, you may be looking for your Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU).

What Is an NPU?

• Atlanta is divided into 25 NPUs labeled A through Z (skipping some letters).
• NPUs are citizen advisory councils that:
  • Review zoning requests and license applications
  • Discuss neighborhood issues and development
  • Make recommendations to the City of Atlanta

Examples:

• NPU-E: Midtown, Ansley Park, Sherwood Forest, Home Park
• NPU-M: Downtown, Castleberry Hill, Fairlie-Poplar
• NPU-W: East Atlanta, Ormewood Park, Glenwood Park
• NPU-R: Parts of Southwest Atlanta including Cascade area

How to Find Your NPU

You can:

1. Use the City of Atlanta NPU lookup/map
   On the City of Atlanta’s planning or neighborhood page, look for:

   • “NPU Map”
   • “Find My NPU”

2. Call the Department of City Planning / NPU Office

   • Atlanta Department of City Planning
     55 Trinity Ave SW, Suite 3350, Atlanta, GA 30303
     Main planning line (commonly used): (404) 330-6070

   Ask:
   “What NPU is my address in, and when does it meet?”

Knowing your NPU is especially useful if you’re:

• Concerned about a new development or rezoning near your home
• Interested in neighborhood planning and community meetings
• Trying to understand why certain projects are happening in your area

Other “Districts” You Might Be Asking About

Some Atlanta residents are thinking of service areas, not voting or planning districts. Here are common ones and how to find yours.

APS School Attendance Zones

If your concern is “What school zone am I in?”:

• Attendance zones determine which elementary, middle, and high schools your child is zoned for.
• These do not always match City Council or NPU boundaries.

To find yours, use:

• APS “School Zone Locator” or address lookup tool on the Atlanta Public Schools website.
• Or call APS at (404) 802-3500 and ask to verify your zoned schools by address.

Atlanta Police Zones and Fire Coverage

If you are thinking about public safety coverage:

• Atlanta Police Department (APD) divides the city into major zones (Zone 1–6), further split into beats.
• Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) has fire station service areas.

To find your APD police zone:

• Look for “APD Zone Map” or “Find My Zone” on the City of Atlanta’s police page.
• Or call the APD non-emergency number and ask which zone covers your address.

To find your nearest fire station or coverage area:

• Contact Atlanta Fire Rescue Department:
  • Headquarters (typical location): 226 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Main line: often available via City of Atlanta information or 311

Municipal vs. “Atlanta” Mailing Address

A common point of confusion:

• You may have an “Atlanta, GA” mailing address but actually live in a different city (for example, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, South Fulton, East Point, College Park, or unincorporated DeKalb/Fulton).
• In that case, you are not in an Atlanta City Council district, APS district, or NPU, even though your address says “Atlanta.”

If My Voter Page does not list City of Atlanta offices for you, check your:

• City of residence on your property tax bill
• County website for city boundary maps
• Or call your county’s main information line and ask which municipality you live in.

Quick Reference: Which Tool Do I Use?

Here’s a simple summary table to help you match your question to the right resource:

Practical Steps: How To Figure Out Your District Today

If you want to answer “What district am I in in Atlanta?” right now, follow this order:

1. ✅ Go to Georgia My Voter Page

   • Enter your information.
   • Note your:
     • City Council District (if applicable)
     • School Board District
     • County Commission District
     • Georgia House & Senate Districts
     • Congressional District

2. ✅ Check if you’re truly inside the City of Atlanta

   • If you don’t see City of Atlanta offices listed, you may live in another municipality with an Atlanta mailing address.

3. ✅ Find your NPU (if you want to get involved locally)

   • Use the City of Atlanta NPU map or call (404) 330-6070 to confirm your NPU and meeting schedule.

4. ✅ Look up specific services if needed

   • For school zones: use APS address tools.
   • For police/fire coverage: use APD/AFRD zone or station maps, or call non-emergency lines.

Once you have your City Council district, NPU, school board district, and county commission district, you’ll have a complete picture of where you fit in Atlanta’s network of districts and who represents you at every major level.