Atlanta blends old-fashioned Southern charm with an identity that is nearly as cosmopolitan and diverse as a city in the northeast. The Georgia state capital is the largest city in the state, with a population of 490,000 people. Atlanta has long had a reputation for gridlocked traffic and suburban sprawl, but as many people live within the city limits as in the suburbs around it. It's also the birthplace of the civil rights movement and home of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The city is also a major urban center with a strong economy, and diverse companies such as CNN, Delta Airlines, The Coca-Cola Company, Lockheed Martin and UPS all have a major...

Atlanta blends old-fashioned Southern charm with an identity that is nearly as cosmopolitan and diverse as a city in the northeast. The Georgia state capital is the largest city in the state, with a population of 490,000 people. Atlanta has long had a reputation for gridlocked traffic and suburban sprawl, but as many people live within the city limits as in the suburbs around it. It's also the birthplace of the civil rights movement and home of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The city is also a major urban center with a strong economy, and diverse companies such as CNN, Delta Airlines, The Coca-Cola Company, Lockheed Martin and UPS all have a major presence. Atlanta's cosmopolitan feel, Southern history and strong business environment continues to attract new residents.