Living In Atlanta, Ga

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The largest city in and capital of the state of Georgia, the city of Atlanta currently has a population of 519,145. It forms part of the greater metropolitan area of Atlanta, the ninth largest metropolitan area in the US.
Atlanta enjoys a humid subtropical climate, averaging temperatures annually between 33-88°F. (1-31°C) It enjoys 217 sunny days; During winter, the city gets about 2 inches average of snowfall. There's also abundant rainfall year-round at an average of 50.2 inches. Blizzards occur rarely; ice storms also hit the area from time to time.
Many large companies are based in Atlanta. In fact it ranks 3rd in the list of cities with the most Fortune 500 companies headquartered; Coca-Cola, CNN, Delta Airlines, and Cox Communications are examples. Atlanta families enjoy a $42,300 annual median income. At the same time, they are subject to the state's 8% sales tax and 6% income tax. Unemployment at 4.6%; job growth has been positive at 2.82%. With a cost of living index of 104, Atlanta is one of the more expensive places to live in the country. Crime rate in the city has been slightly high, though any ...
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Transportation in the city is served primarily by city's numerous transit buses and an extensive subway system. Taxis are also available. The average commute time is at 30 minutes, slightly higher than the country's average commute time.
Atlanta Home Mortgage rates have been based on an average of $176,000 home value and -0.03% appreciation rate. Its residents make up an average median age of 34 years. 25.7% of these residents are married while 11.3% are divorced. 84.5% of the residents have health plans and are entitled to health care provided by the city's 481 physicians.
Atlanta is divided into 41 neighborhoods, most notable of which are the Midtown, (the city's main business and commercial district) Buckhead, (considered the more affluent part of the city) and Kirkwood. (A historic neighborhood where significant events during the Civil War occurred) The city boasts the world's 4th largest aquarium, (Atlanta Aquarium) as well as the Centennial Olympic Park which features the famous Fountain of Rings interactive fountain. Atlanta's tallest building, the Bank of America Plaza, is considered the world's 30th tallest building.
Atlanta has hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics and continues to have a passion for sports. It is the home of the NBA's Atlanta Falcons, NHL's Atlanta Thrashers, NFL's Atlanta Falcons, and the MLB's Atlanta Braves. It is also famous the annual Peachtree Race, the world's largest 10 km road race.
There are 124 libraries, 4 museums, and 78 movie theaters located in the city. Most notable of these landmarks are the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, Carter Center, and the World of Coca-Cola museum.
There are also a great number of dining choices in the city. The Historic Green Manor and Bacchanalia are just a few of the 6,764 restaurants, as well as 298 bars serving Dallas' appetite everyday.