A.T.L., GA
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About A.T.L.
- • Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal civil rights leader, was born in Atlanta.
- • Coca-Cola, the iconic beverage, was invented in Atlanta in 1886.
- • Serving as a railroad hub made Atlanta a critical supply center during the Civil War.
- • Atlanta's original name was Terminus, reflecting its role as a railroad endpoint.
- • The Great Atlanta Fire of 1917 destroyed over 1,900 buildings, reshaping the city.
- • Atlanta got its name from the Western & Atlantic Railroad and was incorporated in 1847.
- • With over 500,000 residents, it's Georgia's most populous city.
- • Sitting at 1,050 feet, Atlanta offers surprisingly hilly terrain.
- • Atlanta's strong presence in logistics makes it a national distribution center.
- • It feels like a vibrant, energetic city brimming with opportunity and Southern charm.
- • The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 1995, a historic moment for the city.
- • Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.