Although not truly a waterfall, the Laurel Creek Rapids are a scenic water feature found at a signed spur trail along the Laurel Creek Trail at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Lush stairstepping cascades like this, enshrouded by mountain laurel, are uncommon in the Atlanta area. Additionally, a second series of picturesque rapids is found along Stephenson Creek where it meets Laurel Creek, along the preserve's paved PATH Trail. 

For detailed directions, see page 411 in Mark Ozboyd's "Waterfalls of Georgia" guidebook.