Atlanta, Georgia

Fun things to do in Atlanta:

See a local sports team, such as the Atlanta Falcons (Football), Atlanta Hawks (Basketball) or Atlanta Thrashers (Hockey)
Swim on over to the Georgia Aquarium
Spend a day at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Thrill to the rides at Six Flags Over Georgia
Take a trip through the Margaret Mitchell House
Learn about a former President at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Experience the Martin Luther King Jr. Center
Check out the history of a soft drink at The World of Coca-Cola

The People of Atlanta

Demographics:

The population of Atlanta is estimated at 537,598
There are 213,424 households within the city limits
The average income per household is $47,153
People who live in Atlanta use the area codes 404 and 707 (Find any phone number in Atlanta here)

Many famous people have lived in Atlanta, including:
Jeff Foxworthy, Tyler Parry, Spike Lee, Ty Pennington, Julia Roberts, Chris Tucker, Robert Patrick, Holly Hunter, Ryan Seacrest, Steven Soderbergh, DeForest Kelley, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood, Gladys Knight, Usher, Otis Redding, Little Richard, Ted Turner, Hank Aaron, Brett Butler, Walt Frazier, John Heisman, Deion Sanders, Martin Luther King, Joe Scarborough, Jimmy Carter, Woodrow Wilson

Historical Notes:
Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta. In 1886 a man named John S. Pemberton invented the popular beverage and started selling it at a local pharmacy.

The city was largely destroyed during the Civil War, but was quickly rebuilt to become even larger and more modern.

Margaret Mitchell incorporated the history of Atlanta into her novel 'Gone With The Wind'.

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About Atlanta
Georgia was once home to the Creek and Cherokee Native American tribes, but after they assisted the British during the War of 1812, American troops built strong forts to protect them from further attacks. This conflict led to the Creek War, which resulted in the United States purchasing the Georgia territory. The capital city of Georgia was originally known as Marthasville, but it wasn't long before the name was changed to Atlanta. This new name was chosen because the city was built alongside the Western & Atlantic railway, and it had the distinction of being the last stop on the line. Atlanta was officially incorporated as a city in 1837, and by 1868 it had become the fifth and final capital of Georgia. The city's large amount of open land and convenient railroad service helped win that distinction. Since then the city has grown tremendously and continued to be a hub of transportation for the entire state. During the 1960's, Atlanta played a major part in the Civil Rights Movement. The city was home to Martin Luther King who was a key leader for this important cause. Over the last few decades the city has continued to grow and thrive as a center for arts, music and industry.

About Atlanta

Georgia was once home to the Creek and Cherokee Native American tribes, but after they assisted the British during the War of 1812, American troops built strong forts to protect them from further attacks. This conflict led to the Creek War, which resulted in the United States purchasing the Georgia territory.

The capital city of Georgia was originally known as Marthasville, but it wasn't long before the name was changed to Atlanta. This new name was chosen because the city was built alongside the Western & Atlantic railway, and it had the distinction of being the last stop on the line.

Atlanta was officially incorporated as a city in 1837, and by 1868 it had become the fifth and final capital of Georgia. The city's large amount of open land and convenient railroad service helped win that distinction. Since then the city has grown tremendously and continued to be a hub of transportation for the entire state.

During the 1960's, Atlanta played a major part in the Civil Rights Movement. The city was home to Martin Luther King who was a key leader for this important cause. Over the last few decades the city has continued to grow and thrive as a center for arts, music and industry.