Atlanta is often considered the Capital city of the South. It's a center of cosmopolitan thought and culture for the nearly 500,000 residents that live there. The larger Atlanta metro area has over 5M people who call it their home. Smart urban planning is one of the hallmarks of this temperate city. Modern architecture and intelligent planning have helped reign in urban sprawl complaints.
Some of the well known patrons of the city include Emory University and Coca-Cola which is headquartered there. It's also home to great sports teams like the Falcons and Braves. From an entertainment and nightlife view there is also plenty to do. The city combines the best of college town energy with street smart urban rules. Who would have guessed but many big name rappers seem to earn their street cred coming out of this urban city?
Popular neighborhoods include: Adamsville, Ansley Park, Berkeley Park, Folictown, Cascade Heights, Downtown, Druid Hills, Grant Park, Lake Claire, Edgewood, Sandtown, Sherwood Forest, Old Fourth Ward, and WestView.