Atlanta is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia as
well as the core city of the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States.
It is the county seat of Fulton County, although a small portion of the city extends into DeKalb County.
As of July 2006, the city of Atlanta had a population of 486,411 and a metropolitan population of 5,138,223.
Residents of the city are known as Atlantans.
Atlanta has in recent years undergone a transition from a city of regional commerce to a
city of international influence.
Between 2000 and 2006, the metropolitan area grew by 20.5%, making it the fastest growing metropolitan
area in the nation.
Atlanta is sometimes considered a poster child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid growth and
urban sprawl, though the city has recently been commended by bodies such as the
Environmental Protection Agency for its eco-friendly policies.
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Ashburn
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Buford
Byron
Calhoun
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Griffin
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Pooler
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Smyrna
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Stockbridge
Stone Mountain
Suwanee
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Tucker
Union City
Valdosta
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