Atlanta, Major city in Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia.
Founded in 1837 as 'Terminus', Atlanta city was destroyed by union forces during the Civil War, then rebuilt from ruins.
Atlanta boasts rich cultural institutions such as the High Museum of Art, the Fox Theatre, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic.
Atlanta features the largest drive-in fast food restaurant in the world, The Varsity.
Location: Fulton County
Location: DeKalb County
Inception: December 29, 1845
Population: 498715
Elevation above the sea: 225 m
Website: atlantaga.gov
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Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia.
Turner Field was a baseball park located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Six Flags Over Georgia is a 290-acre theme park located west of Atlanta in Cobb County, Georgia.
The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and interactive attraction dedicated to college football.
The World of Coca-Cola is a museum showcasing the history of The Coca-Cola Company.
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is a collection of sites that includes King's childhood home and the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was baptized.
The Bank of America Plaza is a skyscraper located in between Midtown Atlanta and Downtown Atlanta.
The Fox Theatre is a performing arts venue located in Midtown Atlanta.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel is one of the tallest hotels in the western hemisphere.
Piedmont Park is an expansive green space located in the heart of Atlanta, offering a variety of amenities including sports fields, walking trails, and a lake.
The BeltLine is a former railway corridor around the core of Atlanta, Georgia, under development in stages as a multi-use trail.
