Native American settlements
For thousands of years prior to the arrival of European settlers in North Georgia, the indigenous Creek people and their ancestors inhabited the area. Standing Peachtree, … See more

Population
The 2020 United States census reported that Atlanta had a… See more

Sports are an important part of the culture of Atlanta. The city is home to professional franchises for four major team sports: the Atlanta Braves of Major… See more

Atlanta encompasses 134.0 square miles (347.1 km ), of which 133.2 square miles (344.9 km ) is land and 0.85 square miles (2.2 km ) is water. … See more

With a GDP of $385 billion, the Atlanta metropolitan area's economy is the 8th-largest in the country and the 16th-largest in the world. Corporate operations play a major role in Atlanta's… See more

Atlanta is noted for its lack of Southern culture. This is due to a large population of migrants from other parts of the U.S., in addition to many recent immigrants to the U.S. who have made… See more

Atlanta's 343 parks, nature preserves, and gardens cover 3,622 acres (14.66 km ), which amounts to only 5.6% of the city's total acreage, … See more