| Atlanta is the capital and largest city of the state of Georgia with a population of over half a million. It is the largest city of the southeastern United States. The city of Atlanta was established in 1847. Its elevation is 900 feet. It lies in the Eastern Time Zone. Atlanta area codes include 770, 470, 404, and 678. Atlanta weather ranges from winter lows around 32 degrees to summer high temperatures in the upper 80s. Snow is unusual but occurs rarely. Rainfall averages about four inches a month of precipitation. Things to do in Atlanta are numerous and area entertainment and attractions include the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, the Fox Theater, the Atlanta History Center, Piedmont Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Zoo Atlanta. Local sports teams include NFL football's Atlanta Falcons, NBA basketball's Atlanta Hawks, and NHL hockey's Atlanta Thrashers as well as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets college sports teams. The city hosts many large corporations including Coca Cola, Equifax, Waffle House, Southern Company, Delta Airlines and Turner Broadcasting. Median family income is around $59,000. Atlanta colleges and universities include Emory University, Georgia Insititute of Technology, Georgia State University, Clayton State University, and University of West Georgia. Local main highways include Interstate I-20, I-75, I-85, as well as US 78 and SR 166. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has more air traffic than any other airport in the world. Local public transportation is provided by MARTA, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Amtrak provides local railroad service. |
