ATLANTA
With its classic views of magnolias and southern plantations, the stylish city of Atlanta inspires thoughts of gracious living. As the capital and largest city of
Georgia it successfully weds that mystique with thriving ambitions that keep it one of the faster growing major
U.S. city.
Atlanta is home to soaring skyscrapers and major corporations, co-existing within blocks of stately historic homes. New residents continue to flock here from all over the country to experience its attractive ambiance and high-quality lifestyles.
Positioned in northeastern
Georgia amidst gently rolling hills, it's a sprawling city consisting of many neighborhoods, each displaying its own unique characteristic.
ADDITIONAL GEORGIA CITY PAGE:
- Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is one of the world's busiest airports, in terms of both passengers and number of flights.
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was founded shortly after World War II in Atlanta and is now the world's source for statistics, research and vaccine development for dangerous human illnesses.
- The City of Atlanta was the site of one of the most devastating battles in the American Civil War. The Burning of Atlanta devastated the town and the morale of the South, both taking decades of time and effort to recover.