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Fulton County,
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World's Next Great International City
The Big A
The Georgia state capital is Atlanta.
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Zip Codes
30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30315, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30319, 30324, 30326, 30327, 30329, 30330, 30331, 30334, 30336, 30339, 30342, 30345, 30346, 30349, 30350, 30360
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Atlanta is approximately 430,000 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 182,754 (1990).
The amount of land area in Atlanta is 341.316 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 1.689 sq kilometers.
The distance from Atlanta to Washington DC is 558 miles. The distance to the Georgia state capital is miles. (as the crow flies)
Atlanta is positioned 33.76 degrees north of the equator and 84.42 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Atlanta elevation is 940 to 1,050 feet above sea level.
Atlanta miscellany.
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Location
Atlanta location: in the northwest portion of the state
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Climate & Weather
The climate for Atlanta is temperate. Extremely cold temperatures are infrequent in Atlanta. Snowfall is also very rare. The wettest months are January and March with summer thunderstorms during a brief rainy season in July. Summers are usually warm and humid.
The weather in Atlanta is seasonal. Here is a weather page for Atlanta.
Atlanta average annual rainfall is 48 inches per year
Atlanta average temperature is (winter) 25-60; (spring-fall) 50-70's; (summer) 90+ degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Atlanta history: A railroad surveyor pounded in a stake in the forest clearing in 1837, marking the beginning of Atlanta. It soon grew to be an important center for the region's manufacturing and railroad industries. During the Civil War, it was the Confederate arsenal. By 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman had laid waste to the city reducing it to ashes. Not about to let the destruction get the city down, the people rebuilt, using the post-war reconstruction monies wisely to become once again a thriving city. Because of the leveling of the city during the Civil War, few buildings pre-date those war years. This has helped Atlanta to avoid some of the blight problems of other cities of their era. The Atlanta History Center
two homes on the national registry, a research archives and 33 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305-1366
Phone: 404-814-4000
The center is housed in an 83,000 square foot building which chronicles the history of Atlanta. There are gardens and trails, including two historic homes, The Swan House and the Tullie Smith Farm. A short history of Atlanta, Georgia 1860-1864 in a time-line style.
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Attractions
Atlanta attractions: Not only is Atlanta the capital of the state of Georgia, it is also the commercial, industrial and financial center of the southeast. There is a aura of the gracious air of Southern life here. You can go from skyscrapers downtown to beautiful southern mansions with rows of trees and gardens. Atlanta Botanical Gardens
located in Piedmont Park
Phone: 404-876-5859
The garden has 30 acres containing many types of plants. Garden areas include: herb, Chinese rock, rose, and vegetable. There are walking trails through a hardwood forest and also the Fuqua Conservatory for other botanical displays. You need to allow a minimum of 1 hour to begin to explore this garden. The Wren's Nest House Museum
Home of Joel Chandler Harris, of the Uncle Remus Tales
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30310-1812
Phone: 404-753-7735
Email: wrensnest@mindsprng.com Carter Presidential Center and Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library
1 Copenhill Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-1400
Phone: 404-331-3942 or 331-0296
More than 27 million documents, photographs and other memorabilia from the Carter Administration are housed here. There is also a multimedia exhibit of the terms of the first 39 presidents of the country. Other aspects of this center include Global 2000, the Carter-Menil Human Rights Foundation, the Carter Center of Emory University among others. Not all of these facilities are open to the public. Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd. N.E.
Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-370-0906
Dioramas, films and exhibits help to portray the history of the state. "A Walk Through Time in Georgia" shows natural history of the earth. An IMAX Theater is located here. Georgia State Capitol
Washington St. between Mitchell St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Phone: 404-656-2844
This capitol was patterned after the US Capitol building. Gold leaf covers the dome. There are several museums within the building. Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave. S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30315
Phone: 404-624-5600
More than 1,000 animals are here on 37 acres. Its reptile collection and childrens zoo are well-known. There is an African Rain Forest among the many displays. Changing animal exhibits are also at the zoo. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Auburn Avenue
Phone: 404-331-3920
Located on 23.5 acres, this site includes the birthplace, church and grave of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Guided tours are available. The Road to Tara Museum
659 Peachtree St., Suite 600
Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-897-1939
Located on the concourse level of the Georgian Terrace Hotel, you may view one of the largest collections of "Gone with the Wind" memorabilia. Dolls, sketches, period costumes and a documentary film are among the features of the museum. Margaret Mitchell House & Museum
990 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309-3901
Phone: 404-249-7015
Guided, anecdotal tours, museum galleries, movie memorabilia, museum shop and more. Six Flags over Georgia
12 miles west of Downtown Atlanta
Phone: 770-739-3400
A 331 acre park with over 100 rides, attractions and shows. Rides range from the tame to the wild and crazy. Musical, audience participation, diving shows are among the offerings daily. Fee for admission. The World of Coca-Cola
55 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, GA
Phone: 404-676-5151
Next to Underground Atlanta. Take a fascinating tour of Coca-Cola history in this 45,000 square foot, three story site. museums, interactive displays, and many artifacts provide an informative and fun day. Atlanta Cyclorama
800 Cherokee Ave., S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30315
Phone: 404-624-1071 or 404-658-7625
The Story is Waiting for you!
Really get inside the story of the Civil War and Atlanta. Many artifacts and memorabilia are also available for viewing. CNN Studio Tour
in downtown Atlanta
Phone: 404-827-2300 or 877-4CNNTOUR
Children under 6 are not permitted
Same-day reservations not accepted. Turner Field
Home of the Braves!
Tour Information: 404-614-2311 Atlanta Braves Baseball Club
600 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta. GA 30308-3607 Phone: 404-249-6400 Robert L. Staton Rose Garden
Fernbank Science Center
156 Heaton Park Drive, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
Phone: 404-378-4311
Over 1,300 roses are groomed to perfection in this garden maintained by the Fernbank Science Center. Atlanta International Museum
285 Peachtree Center Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1229
Phone: 404-688-2467 Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame
1655 W Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309-2641
Phone: 404-875-8509 High Museum Of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309-3502
Phone: 404-733-4400
Collections of European, American, African, contemporary, folk and decorative art, photography, and an array of special exhibitions. Metropolitan Museum Of Art
3393 Peachtree Rd NE # 3096
Atlanta, GA 30326-1109
Phone: 404-264-1424 Nexus Contemporary Art Center
535 Means St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318-5729
Phone: 404-688-1970 William Breman Jewish Museum
1440 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309-2832
Phone: 404-873-1661 Atlanta Newcomers Guide Atlanta Web Guide Stone Mountain Park
Mailing address:
Stone Mountain Park
P.O. Box 778
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30086
16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Highway 78. For 24-hour Park information call 770-498-5690 within the metro Atlanta area or 1-800-317-2006 outside metro Atlanta.
Home to the world's largest relief carving on the world's largest mass of exposed granite, Stone Mountain Park is often referred to as "the Eighth Wonder of the World." Visitors can explore 3,200 acres of breathtaking scenery, pristine lakes, forestland, spectacular flora and miles of nature trails. In addition, we offer the greatest variety of recreational and entertainment activities including unique attractions, tennis, golf, fishing, hiking and camping. For more inforamtion on Atlanta, see this informative visitor's guide Book your travel arrangements now on Expedia.com
 Everything Atlanta: Deals, Maps and More! "NOTED NOTABLES" Joel Chandler Harris - (c. 1848-1908) authored the well-loved Uncle Remus Tales.
"The Uncle Remus Tales constitute the greatest body of folklore that America has produced." (James Weldon Johnson 1921)
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