About Living in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, which is sometimes referred to as the “ATL” or “Hotlanta” is considered the heartland of the South. It is the largest city in the Southeast and is also the capital of the State of Georgia. Atlanta is well known as being a city with international flair that offers many options for careers, culture and entertainment. Finding an Atlanta rental home, apartment or condo in Atlanta or the surrounding area is easy with the help of Rentals.com. Search Atlanta homes for rent, rental houses, apartments for rent, condos and a variety of Atlanta home rentals to suit your living needs. Atlanta is known for its cultural scene. There are many different museums, history centers and attractions for people of all ages. Prominent among these attractions are the Atlanta History Center, the High Museum of Art, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Stone Mountain, Centennial Olympic Park and the new Georgia Aquarium which opened in November 2005. The Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium and it features over 100,000 specimens including five whale sharks. There are over eight million gallons of water in the aquarium! Stone Mountain is the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. The face of the stone has large carvings of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson - all heroes of the Civil War, which is a major part of Atlanta’s history. In the summer, the face of Stone Mountain is the site of the famous laser show, which is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.
Atlanta Business
Several Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters located in Atlanta. Some of these companies include Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, Georgia Pacific, UPS and Coca-Cola. Atlanta also boasts an especially strong convention and trade-show business. The city has experienced phenomenal success in becoming one of the leading business centers in the United States during the 20th century. A lot of this growth is largely due to the part that Atlanta was the host of the 1996 Olympic Games. The city was marked as a spot to live, work and visit by the entire world.
Sports and Entertainment in Atlanta
Anyone who is a sports fan would love living in Atlanta. There are four major sports teams which include the Falcons (National Football League), Braves (Major League Baseball), Hawks (National Basketball Association) and Thrashers (National Hockey League). All of these teams play in large facilities which are family friendly. The Falcons play in the Georgia Dome. The Hawks and Thrashers play in Philips Arena. The Braves play in Turner Field, which is named after the famous Atlanta Businessman, Ted Turner. The Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University are also located in Atlanta. They are both major universities who compete at the Division I level in athletics. Atlanta Motor Speedway is located just outside of the city in Hampton, Georgia. The Speedway hosts two major NASCAR events each year. Other motorsport facilities include Road Atlanta and Atlanta Dragway, which hosts many NHRA events.
Places to Live in Atlanta
Atlanta is full of great neighborhoods that are good for living or just spending time. These include the Highlands, Little Five Points, Buckhead and Midtown. All of these areas include many different types of restaurants, bars, entertainment and nightlife. Midtown contains Piedmont Park which hosts many festivals and cultural events. Little Five Points is known for its eclectic shops and merchandise, and its range of cultural people who line the street. Buckhead is one of the most affluent communities in the United States boasting many high end shops and malls. The Highlands is full of small boutiques, local restaurants and is always filled with young professionals grabbing a drink after work. Atlanta is a great place for anyone to live or visit at any time of the year as there is always something to do. The Atlanta locals are always friendly and love to see visitors in the town. And when you’re ready to move to Atlanta, Rentals.com can help you find Atlanta homes for rent, apartments, houses for rent, home rentals or condos for rent.
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