Atlanta is the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia. It played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Downtown, Buckhead, and Midtown hosts many shopping areas, global cusines, entertainment opportunities, museums, a bustling nightlife, and more.
 
Population: 520,823
Founded: 1837; 188 years ago
Area codes: 404/678/770/470/943
Founded: 1837; 188 years ago