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Do you love being in the city? Does it energize you, cause you to be creative, when you’re surrounded by people, noise, and action? Or do you enjoy being in the thick of things but enjoy being in the thick of things but enjoy escaping to your quiet and happy place? Atlanta may be jaw-dropping in size but actually has both the energy and the peacefulness.

History of Atlanta

History of Atlanta

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Atlanta is one of the South’s Phoenixes, rebuilding out of the ashes as it was destroyed, pillaged, and burned by Sherman’s men on their march to the sea. Atlanta thrives today because it was unbeatable. However, Atlanta is rich in history, dating back to 1837 when the Western and Atlantic railroad ended. No one really knew what to call it so it went through various names, such as Canebreak or Canebrake, Marthasville, Terminus, Deanville, and Thrasherville. In the end, the name Atlanta was chosen, the female form of Atlantic (the second name of the railroad), and, some say the middle name of the then governor's daughter was Atlanta. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of the controversial Civil Rights Movement, was born and raised in Atlanta. You can learn more about King or the Civil Rights Movement by visiting Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park.

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Things to do in Atlanta

Things to do in Atlanta

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When you’re looking for something to do, look no further than Atlanta. The Georgia Aquarium and the Atlanta Zoo are popular choices, along with the Coca-Cola Museum. You can even get package tickets to see two of the three choices or even all three. If you are into sports, check out the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. If you are the athletic type or just want a good walk, the Atlanta Beltline offers a chance to walk, bike, or run. Along the way, there are places to refuel, or eat and rest.

Several of the popular landmarks you will find in and around Atlanta, will be the High Museum of Art, the Fox Theater, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. For the sporty ones on your list, the Atlanta Braves (baseball), the Atlanta Falcons (football), and the Atlanta Hawks (basketball). For the foodies on your list, there is the Empire State South and Miller Union. A very popular choice is the Atlanta Food Walk, which allows you to not only sample food but to learn the history of Southern cuisine.

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One of the country’s biggest and busiest airports can be found in Atlanta, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airports, and was once upon a time, a race track. It was in 1925 that things got started to turn it into an airport, and it went through several names, too. By 1957, it was discovered that the airport was super busy, with an estimated 2 million people passing through. According to Patch.com, about 75 million people passed through. With Covid, the numbers dropped as countries closed their borders. Now, with borders opening, there will be a lot of people passing through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Atlanta Demographics

Atlanta Demographics

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According to the 2020 census, there are currently 532,695 people living in Atlanta, currently the largest city in Georgia. It has been predicted that Atlanta’s population would reach about 8 million by 2020. In another census, Atlanta currently has 6,013,000 people there as of 2022. As you can see, not quite yet. However, the population can be broken down as 50.95% Black or African American, 40.90 White, 4.44% Asian, 2.42% who identify as having two or more races, 0.96% other race, 0.29 Native American, and 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

Large group of people forming shape of Georgia

Arts in Atlanta

Arts in Atlanta

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If you’re looking for the arts or entertainment, look no further than Atlanta. It boasts of a mixed scene, from Broadway shows, to concerts, to the art museum, it has something for everyone. If you’re on a tight budget,(because you just bought a house in Atlanta) there are places for you, too, ranging in free to low-cost from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park to murals where all you need is your camera.

Atlanta Art Museum

Schools in Atlanta

Schools in Atlanta

If you’re wondering about your children’s education, wonder no more. The top three, top rated schools are Brandon Elementary School, with 1008 students, and serving grades K-5, Charles R Drew Charter, with 994 students, and serving grades K-5, and Kipp South Fulton Academy School, with 329 students and serving grades 5-8. The middle schools are The Globe Academy, with 903 students, and serving grades K-8, the Dekalb Path Academy Charter, with 368 students, and serving grades 5-8, and the KIPP Vision Academy, with 365 students, and serving grades 5-8. In addition, the high schools are Westlake High School, with 2073 students, and serving grades 9-12, North Atlanta High, with 1978 students, and serving grades 9-12, and Atlanta Classical Academy, with 667 students, serving grades K-12. When it comes to colleges, there are a lot to choose from, in Georgia. But here are the three top choices: Agnes Scott College, with 1,014 undergraduates (fall of 2020), the Art Institute of Atlanta, with 914 undergraduates (fall of 2019), and the Atlanta Metropolitan State College, with 1,844 undergraduates (fall 2019).

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Why Atlanta?

Why Atlanta?

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In closing, there are at least three top reasons to buy a house in Atlanta. The first is economic growth potential: Atlanta is rapidly growing and can sustain such growth due to the opportunities offered. The second reason is the economy and major employers in Atlanta. It has the ability to attract and retain global giants, such as Coca-Cola, Delta, and AT&T. Not only that, Atlanta has an incredible market in entertainment, with movies and television shows being filmed. The last reason and not the least reason for buying a house in Atlanta is that it's so large, there is space for you to live in a quiet place filled with nature or if you choose, to live right in the hustle and bustle of the excitement.

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