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Redan, Georgia

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DeKalb County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Redan Highlighted
DeKalb County Georgia Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Redan Highlighted

Redan is a census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 31,749. It is a predominantly African American community in eastern DeKalb County, and is a suburb of Atlanta. According to tradition, the name "Rednan" is an amalgamation of the names of two early settlers: N. M. Reid and Annie Alford. Redan High School and Lithonia High School are located here.

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Redan, Georgia
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Young Road 2062
30058
Georgia, United States
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