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Perhaps the greatest indication of Atlanta’s rising international status, however, was the awarding of the 1996 centennial summer Olympic Games to the city. Who brought development to Atlanta and expanded Georgia’s economy? During the years of the late 20th century, Atlanta experienced great political, economic, and cultural change as it grew into a metropolis. Its …

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Atlanta is home to one of the busiest airports in the nation due to the city’s proximity to other major commercial centers. Georgia’s thousands of miles of railroads handle a greater volume of cargo than any other form of transportation in the Southeast region. How did Atlanta become a transportation hub? The history of Atlanta’s …

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Mayor Allen played a pivotal role in bringing several sports teams to Atlanta, but his impact reached beyond the playing field. Mayor Allen guided the city through the turbulent 1960s, and his political leadership helped to transform Atlanta into a progressive metropolis and international city. Ivan Allen Jr. Which politician helped bring major league sports …

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The store is nicknamed “Disco Kroger” because it used to be next to a dance club in the 1980s. The grocery chain hasn’t said why its leaving but the shopping center owner hopes to replace the Kroger with another grocery store. Several Krogers in Atlanta have fun and unique nicknames. What is replacing Disco Kroger? …

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Atlanta–Fulton Public Library System Branches 34 Collection Size 2,790,177 (2017) Access and use How many public libraries are in Georgia? Georgia has 62 library systems consisting of 387 branches serving its 159 counties. Out of these, 284 libraries are serviced by the state-wide library system PINES. How many libraries are in Gwinnett County? 15The Gwinnett …

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The city emerged from the ashes – hence the city’s symbol, the phoenix – and was gradually rebuilt, as its population increased rapidly after the war. Atlanta received migrants from surrounding counties and states: from 1860 to 1870 Fulton County more than doubled in population, from 14,427 to 33,446. Why did Atlanta grow so fast? …

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Atlanta was a major strategic city for the Confederacy that served as a railroad terminus, supply depot, and manufacturing hub. Given Atlanta’s position south of the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, capturing the city would severely threaten the stability of the Confederacy. Why was Atlanta strategically important for both the Union and Confederacy? Atlanta was …

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Principal cities in the East Coast region are Boston, New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Newark, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Miami. Is Atlanta Georgia East or West? Georgia is a southern state in the United States of America. With Alabama to the west and South Carolina to the …

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Cities near North Atlanta, Georgia: Chamblee, GA. North Druid Hills, GA. Doraville, GA. Sandy Springs, GA. North Decatur, GA. Dunwoody, GA. Druid Hills, GA. Decatur, GA. What is northern Atlanta? North Atlanta, the name of an area now forming part of Brookhaven, Georgia, from 1924 until 1965. North Atlanta, a name used to refer to …

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Atlanta Ranks as One of the Worst Cities for Car Accidents in the US. If you live in the Atlanta metro area, you already know how problematic the roads can be. Atlanta has some of the worst traffic in the nation. It was ranked 9th in total congestion delays in 2020. Does Atlanta have a …

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Most Popular New and Used Cars by City Most Popular New and Used Car in Top 50 Most Populous Metro Areas Atlanta, GA Toyota Camry 4.0% Austin, TX Ford F-150 5.2% Baltimore, MD Honda CR-V 3.4% Birmingham, AL Toyota Camry 6.1% What is the most common car in Georgia? Most Popular Cars in Georgia vs. …

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Besides having the North American corporate headquarters for Porsche, Panoz and Mercedes-Benz, Atlanta has had a great history in the automotive industry. What is the most common car in Atlanta? Most Popular New and Used Cars by City Most Popular New and Used Car in Top 50 Most Populous Metro Areas Atlanta, GA Toyota Camry …

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Georgian. Georgian language Georgian Pronunciation [kʰɑɾt̪ʰuli ɛnɑ] Region Georgia (including Abkhazia and South Ossetia) Ethnicity Georgians Native speakers 3.7 million (2014) What language is spoken in Georgia? Georgian language, Georgian Kartuli ena, official language of the republic of Georgia, whose spoken form has many dialects, usually divided into East Georgian and West Georgian groups. Is …

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December 18, 1865. Slavery was officially abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment, which took effect on December 18, 1865. When did slavery stop in Georgia? Unlike slave-states, with a promise of wealth and prosperity, Georgia was intended as a refuge for released debtors to build a new life on. The Trustees wanted them to live comfortably, …

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