Atlanta is the capital city of the state of Georgia. With a population of around 498,715, it is the state’s most populated city and the 8th largest in the Southeast.
Residents here enjoy unique scenery, as Atlanta features many natural sites worth exploring. From art galleries to dinosaur museums, to multiple national sports teams, to excellent shopping and street art, there is no shortage of exciting sites to see and activities to enjoy in Atlanta.
It was founded in 1837 as Marthasville, right at the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad line. It would be officially incorporated as Atlanta in 1847.
In its early days, the city of Atlanta did not feature many opportunities for settlers in the area. It only had about 2,500 residents and a handful of businesses. However, the city would soon expand and attract more people and businesses, eventually becoming one of the wealthiest cities in the US.
The city’s estimated GDP sits at an estimated $406 billion, making Atlanta the tenth largest economy in US cities and the 20th largest in the world. It has a relatively diverse economy with representatives from all sections and industries, from technology to manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, media, and more.
Residents in Atlanta enjoy all the amenities of life in the big city. Still, its infrastructure makes it easy for residents to reach nearby quieter towns in the metro area.
Sources:
City of Atlanta,
CityTownInfo.com