About Atlanta
Atlanta, located in Northern Georgia serves as both the state capital and county seat of Fulton County. With a population of 420,003 as of the 2010 US Census, the city is the largest in the state and the Atlanta Metropolitan Area is home to 5,268,860 as of the 2010 US Census, making it the largest area in the Southeastern US and 9th in the nation.
Known as a ‘city in the forest’ with more tree coverage than any other major US city, Atlanta was incorporated in 1845 after being settled at the intersection of 2 major railroads. Atlanta was not always the state capital of Georgia, in fact, Milledgeville, located in the center of the state served as the state capital until 1868. The city is also located at the Eastern Continental Divide, which means rainwater that falls in the South and East sides of the city drain in the Atlantic Ocean while rain water from the North and West sides of town end up in the Gulf of Mexico via the Chattahoochee River.
The area has a diverse and multicultural population. Many residents of Atlanta are from either another part of the United States or another country. 13% of residents of the metro area were born in a foreign country. You can find just about any type of food and style in the city. Atlanta is undergoing a transition and gentrification of once dilapidated neighborhoods have been re-emerging since the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, which were hosted in the city.
The modern and international economy of the area, which is home to the 3rd highest concentration of Fortune 500 Companies in the US, attracts young and educated workers from all corners of the world. Atlanta is home to notable companies such as Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, Turner Broadcasting, Home Depot, AT&T Mobility, UPS, Waffle House and Chick-fil-a. Information technology, financial services, health care, logistics, government, research, aviation and higher education are the dominant sectors of the economy. Atlanta’s largest employer, Delta Airlines, has a major hub at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) which happens to be the world’s busiest airport. In addition, 75% of all Fortune 500 Companies and over 1,250 multinational firms have a presence in the area.
Pro Sports Teams
Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Atlanta Hakws (NBA)
Nearby Cities & Towns
Mableton, North Druid Hills, Tucker, Pittsburg, Vinings, Powder Springs, Atlanta, Decatur, Candler-McAfee, Scottdale, East Point, College Park, Buckhead, Conley, Forest Park, Marietta, Dunwoody, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Liburn, Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, Redan, Snellville, Grayson, Stockbridge, Jonesboro, Oxford, Covington, Monroe, Fair Oaks, Smyrna, Anstell, Douglasville, Union City, Riverdale, Hapeville, Kennesaw, Norcross, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sugar Hill, Buford, Johns Creek, Milton
