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- • Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal civil rights leader, was born in Atlanta.
- • Coca-Cola, the world-famous beverage, was invented in Atlanta in 1886.
- • Railroads made Atlanta a transportation hub, fueling its growth.
- • Atlanta is the only U.S. city destroyed by war, then rebuilt.
- • The Great Atlanta Fire of 1917 destroyed 1,938 buildings across 300 acres.
- • Atlanta, incorporated in 1847, was named for the Western and Atlantic Railroad's terminus.
- • With over 500,000 residents, Atlanta is Georgia's most populous city.
- • Atlanta's elevation averages 1,050 feet, contributing to its moderate climate.
- • A large percentage of Atlanta's workforce is employed in the professional and business services sector.
- • Atlanta's energy feels vibrant, progressive, and culturally rich.
- • The Atlanta Braves won the 1995 World Series, a city-wide celebration.
- • Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record in Atlanta in 1974.