DECATUR — The Decatur City Council has given the green light to a $400 million redevelopment that will transform the site of the former Decatur Country Club into one of the city’s largest-ever mixed-use projects.
Approved unanimously Monday on a 4-0 vote, the project, known as South Brook, plans to turn roughly 80 acres in South Decatur into a walkable neighborhood featuring homes, shops, restaurants, trails, and public green spaces.
“This project sounds like it’s going to be great for the city,” Councilman Hunter Pepper said before casting his vote in favor.
Developers say the decade-long effort will bring significant economic growth, with more than $1 billion in total construction activity projected and an estimated $4 million in annual tax revenue once the project is fully built out.
The development is being led by Land Innovations LLC, a Brentwood, Tenn.–based firm, in partnership with Cook Properties, the real estate arm of Cook’s Pest Control, which purchased the former country club property for $3.7 million in 2017.
According to Land Innovations President David Horwath, South Brook will be developed in phases over more than 10 years. The first phase includes 65 homes on the north end of the property with access from Country Club Road Southeast.
The Planning Commission had approved the site plan this year and rezoned the property from general business to redevelopment to accommodate the mixed-use design.
The Decatur Country Club closed its golf course in 2017 and ceased operations entirely at the end of 2022. The clubhouse and pool were demolished in mid-2023, clearing the way for the new development.
City officials praised the collaborative planning among the city, the Cook family, and Land Innovations, calling South Brook a landmark investment in Decatur’s future.
A City of Decatur social media post reads in part, “From early planning to approval, this has been a true collaboration between Land Innovations, the Cook family, and the City of Decatur — all focused on creating a connected community that will thrive for generations.”
The city also announced a groundbreaking is planned for 2026.
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