Atlanta: Mix of Hospitality and Southern Charm
With its vibrant urban beat, diverse cultures and gleaming skyscrapers, Atlanta beckons newcomers from across the continent and around the world. And it’s not hard to see why. Combine a mix of graciousness, hospitality and Southern charm, and y’all have one of the most livable cities in the nation.
After General Sherman burned Atlanta to the ground back in 1864, the city, with true Southern dignity, brushed itself off, rose from those bitter ashes and hasn’t looked back since. Atlanta has spent the past century building itself into a thriving metropolis, offering residents and visitors alike a high-tech capital with a rich social fabric.
Sherman may have destroyed the city, but it was CNN and Coca-Cola that helped rebuild it into the economic power it is today. Twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, satellites beam news, weather, sports and entertainment programming from Atlanta’s CNN Center to the rest of the world. If you want an up-close view of the workings of this international news network, you can take a tour of the building, watch a broadcast in process and see the professionals in action. TV broadcasting aside, when you’re in Atlanta, you’re in Coca-Cola country. The world’s most popular soft drink was invented here (it was originally sold as a headache and hangover cure!), and today Coca-Cola still calls Atlanta home.
Modern Atlanta is composed of many parts. From the soaring skyscrapers and energetic buzz of downtown, to tree-lined Midtown with its old churches and restored warehouses, to the Georgian mansions and exclusive shopping enclaves of trendy Buckhead, the “Capital of the New South” offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.
City Resources
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
Get detailed information about Atlanta, its neighborhoods, employment opportunities, health care, attractions, weather and more.
Events Guide
Find out about the latest events and happenings in Atlanta, get the scoop on the best restaurants in town and check out the top family-friendly attractions.
State Information
This handy guide is filled with everything you need to know about nursing in Georgia, including state nursing associations, CE requirements, salary information and more.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A daily newspaper, covering local, national and international news, sport, business and recreational guides.
Creative Loafing
A weekly alternative newspaper covering arts, entertainment, events, restaurant reviews and local listings.
Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure—a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained with spectacular full-stage puppetry productions.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta is one of the finest in the country, with animals housed in large open enclosures that simulate their natural geographical habitats.
Six Flags over Georgia
Featuring roller coasters, water rides, carousels, Looney Tune characters and much more, this park with its 10 themed areas is one of the state’s major family attractions.
Fernbank Science Center
This center features a museum, planetarium and observatory with exhibits, games and video displays covering a wide variety of scientific topics.
CNN Studio Tour
Go behind the scenes to see the inner workings of these state-of-the-art studios that deliver the news to billions of people around the globe.
Stone Mountain Park
Take a cable car to the top of this huge granite mountain for spectacular views over Atlanta and the Appalachians. Another highlight is the Lasershow Spectacular, featuring laser lights and fireworks with animation and music.
The World of Coca Cola
See, hear and taste the story behind the world’s most popular soft drink.
Hiking, Biking & Running
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which extends 48 miles along the Chattahoochee River, features trails that range from flat, easy walks to strenuous ridge and valley hikes.
Parks and Gardens
With sprawling parks, preserves and greenbelts throughout the city, there’s no shortage of places to relax and unwind in Atlanta.
Dog Parks
Find out where you and your canine companion can mingle with other pooches and their owners.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Established to preserve the birthplace and boyhood surroundings of the nation's foremost civil rights leader, this National Historic Site is one of Atlanta’s most visited attractions.
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Set on 30 acres of gardens and lakes, this impressive presidential library houses some 27 million pages of documents from Jimmy Carter's White House years
Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
A must-see for Gone with the Wind fans!
Atlanta History Center
The Atlanta History Center maintains a vast collection of photographs, books, newspaper accounts, furnishings and Civil War artifacts that chronicle Atlanta’s past.
