Where is Atlanta, Georgia?

Atlanta is located in the northwestern part of Georgia. Atlanta is the capital city of Georgia state. With the metro population of 5,268,860 (2010), Atlanta is the most populated city of Georgia and ninth largest city of the United State.

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Where is Atlanta Located?

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia and seat of Fulton county. Interestingly, at present, the city is the major business centre and primary transportation hub of the South-eastern US. The city Atlanta has been rated as “alpha (-) world city by Loughborough University. Since, long time, the city is known for black wealth and political power; the home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the city is also the cradle of Civil Rights Movement. However, at present, it is the centre of various activities including finance, services, information technology, government, higher education, and film and TV production. Atlanta is also the significant base for the hip hop, gospel, and neo soul music.

Atlanta is the home of hundreds of companies including the headquarters of the Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, AT & T Mobility, Turner Broadcasting, and the Home Depot. Surprisingly, with so many features, the city is ranked in the top ten most visited cities in the United States. Above all, it is also one of the favourite destinations in the United Sates for the tourists of the world.

Atlanta, Georgia Quick Facts

Location and Surroundings

Atlanta is located primarily in Fulton County with portions extending into DeKalb County in north-central Georgia. It lies between the Appalachian foothills to the north and the Piedmont region of the southeastern United States. The city is known for its role as Georgia's capital, major transportation hub, corporate headquarters, civil rights history, and thriving cultural scene.

Nearby Cities to Atlanta, Georgia

• East Point, Georgia - 7 mi Southwest
• College Park, Georgia - 10 mi Southwest
• Decatur, Georgia - 6 mi East
• Sandy Springs, Georgia - 14 mi North
• Brookhaven, Georgia - 10 mi Northeast
• Smyrna, Georgia - 12 mi Northwest
• Marietta, Georgia - 20 mi Northwest
• Roswell, Georgia - 22 mi North
• Alpharetta, Georgia - 28 mi North
• Douglasville, Georgia - 20 mi West

Atlanta, Georgia Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from Atlanta, Georgia

Transportation and Connectivity in Atlanta, Georgia

• Interstate 20 - East-west route connecting Atlanta with Birmingham and Augusta.
• Interstate 75 - Major north-south corridor linking Atlanta with Florida and Tennessee.
• Interstate 85 - Connects Atlanta with Charlotte and Montgomery.
• Interstate 285 - Beltway surrounding the Atlanta metropolitan area.
• Georgia 400 - Major commuter route connecting northern suburbs with downtown Atlanta.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Atlanta, Georgia

Waterbodies in Atlanta, Georgia

Chattahoochee River, Peachtree Creek, South River, Proctor Creek, Nancy Creek, Lake Clara Meer, Lakewood Lake, Morgan Falls Reservoir, Bull Sluice Lake, Constitution Lakes

Golf Courses in Atlanta, Georgia

East Lake Golf Club, Bobby Jones Golf Course, Ansley Golf Club, Capital City Club, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Brown's Mill Golf Course, Chastain Park Golf Course, Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course, Cross Creek Golf Club, Wolf Creek Golf Club

Economy and Major Employers in Atlanta, Georgia

Colleges and Universities in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia - Key Historical Facts

• Atlanta was founded in 1837 as a railroad terminus and quickly became an important transportation center.
• The city played a major role during the American Civil War and was heavily damaged during General Sherman's Atlanta Campaign in 1864.
• Atlanta was rebuilt after the war and emerged as a leading commercial center in the South.
• The city became a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement, with Martin Luther King Jr. born and raised there.
• Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, bringing significant international attention and development.
• Today, Atlanta is one of the largest metropolitan economies in the United States and a major center for business, transportation, media, and education.

Sources

• Official City of Atlanta Website
• Fulton County Official Website
• U.S. Census Bureau
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
• National Weather Service