DISCOVER ATLANTA ATLANTA IS HERE, NOW AND NEXT. A region of visionaries who do what others never imagined. Inventing. Connecting. Inspiring. Thriving. We nurture and welcome the brightest talent –global leaders who disrupt the status quo and crusade to change the world. We are dreamers who galvanized the Civil Rights Movement, creatives who are redefining digital entertainment and innovators who are paving an inclusive way to urban development. We are lively suburban main streets, lakes nestled in lush greenspaces and bustling nightlife in the city – the options are endless. In metro Atlanta, we share one ambition: TO NEVER STOP RISING.
QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE ATLANTA METRO AREA Atlanta is the 9th largest metro area in the nation and the capital of the state of Georgia Atlanta Metro Area Population: > 6 million The Atlanta metro area is made up of 29 counties including Fulton and DeKalb
CLIMATE The average annual temperature is 61 degrees F with temperatures averaging 89 degrees F to 34 degrees F during the hottest and coldest months
RECREATION It’s an outdoor recreation wonderland with more than 100 golf courses, 200 public tennis courts and hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails open more than 300 days of the year Visit the Atlanta Recreation Website: https://www.atlantaga.gov/residents/parks-recreation
AIRPORT Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has been considered theworld’s busiest airport by passenger traffic for more than 20 years. Visit the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport website: https://www.atl.com/
ECONOMY Atlanta is the 10th largest economy in the United States and the 18th largest economy in the world. 3rd largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in US Over 75% of Fortune 100 companies conduct operations in the Atlanta metro area Home to global headquarters of corporations like: The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, AT&T Mobility, Chick-fil-A, and UPS.
HISTORY Following the American Civil War, Atlanta quickly became a national center of commerce and unofficial capital of the “New South” During the 1950s-60s, Atlanta became a major organizing center of the civil rights movement
Pre-K to 12 Education More than one million students are served through metro Atlanta’s 37 public school systems that include 1,100 elementary, middle, and high schools. Metro Atlanta is also home to 350 private schools. Georgia offers free pre-K classes for four-year-old children throughout the state. The pre-K program is a lottery-funded educational program that is voluntary for public schools and private child development centers. English-as-a-Second Language courses are available in every public-school district. Metro Atlanta has several international schools that teach in languages other than English, including German, Arabic, Portuguese, Chinese and Japanese. There are 87 IB World Schools in Georgia. These authorized schools offer one or more International Baccalaureate programs of education.
TOP 10 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE ATLANTA METRO AREA 1. Buford City Schools 2. Forsyth County Schools 3. City Schools of Decatur 4. Bremen City Schools 5. Fayette County Public Schools 6. Cartersville City Schools 7. Carrollton City Schools 8. Cobb County Schools 9. Cherokee County Schools 10. Gwinnett County Public Schools
TOP 10 PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE ATLANTA METRO AREA 1. The Westminster School 2. Pace Academy 3. Atlanta International School 4. The Paideia School 5. Fulton Science Academy 6. Woodward Academy 7. The Lovett School 8. The Galloway School 9. Pinecrest Academy 10. Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
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Higher Education With nearly 300,000 students enrolled in the 54 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the metro Atlanta/Athens area, businesses benefit from talent, discovery and innovation. The largest public universities within metro Atlanta/Athens are the University of Georgia (UGA), Georgia State University (GSU), Kennesaw State University (KSU) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Private universities in metro Atlanta include Emory University, Morehouse College, Savannah College of Art & Design, Spelman College and Mercer University, among others.
Approximately 55,000 degrees are awarded in the metro Atlanta/Athens area annually (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctor’s). Approximately 25% of Georgia State University’s enrollment is first generation college students, and it is the #1 public or nonprofit university in the U.S. to confer undergraduate degrees to African Americans. The Georgia Institute of Technology leads the nation in the number of engineering bachelor’s degrees awarded. The school awards more engineering bachelor’s degrees to minorities and women than any other school in the country. Metro Atlanta is home to the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Consortium, the world’s oldest and largest association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The AUC is comprised of four member institutions: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Spelman College. Metro Atlanta/Athens is home to the main campuses of seven technical colleges, which enroll more than 42,000 students a year.
LEARN ABOUT THE GEORGIA HOPE PROGRAM Georgia’s program for financial aid (scholarships and grants) is HOPE: Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally. The HOPE Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for Georgia residents that provides assistance towards the cost of tuition at eligible public and private post-secondary institutions in Georgia. Georgia’s HOPE Grant is available to Georgia residents pursuing a certificate or diploma at an eligible college or university in Georgia.
Film
Music
Atlanta, nicknamed “Hollywood of the South,” is a leading city for film and television production, as Georgia offers one of the most competitive tax incentives in the country. Atlanta landmarks have appeared in films and television shows filmed in the city since 1972, including recent blockbuster Black Panther, classic film Remember the Titans and hit television show The Walking Dead. Atlanta’s film festivals showcase new and emerging talent from around the country. The largest Jewish film festival in the world, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, draws over 38,000 moviegoers annually, while BronzeLens Film Festival ranks in the top 3 percent of film festivals and creative contests in the world.
Atlanta’s musical heritage in the genres of hip-hop, blues and jazz runs deep. The city is home to eclectic communities of musicians and plays host to more than 20 events across all genres each year. There’s no shortage of places to hear music in Atlanta from large concert halls to intimate listening rooms. Atlanta is home to 300 recording studios, 60 music venues and 30 music festivals.
Georgia production incentives provide up to 30 percent of Georgia production expenditures in transferable tax credits In fiscal 2019, 499 feature film and television projects shot in Georgia, generating $2.9 billion in economic impact The influx of film and television projects in Georgia catapulted the state to the No. 2 production location in the world, according to FilmL.A. In addition to the rise in production activity in Atlanta and the surrounding region, the area also serves as an incubator for filmmakers
Feature films including: The Blind Side, Flight, Identity Thief, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay – Part 1, Sully, The Divergent Series, Hidden Figures, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Baby Driver, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Avengers: Infinity War shot in Atlanta
The city was dubbed both the “hip hop center of gravity” by The New York Times and “the new cultural capital of America” by The Daily Beast Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, established in 1945, has earned 27 Grammy Awards More than 30 music festivals are held in metro Atlanta annually; AC3 Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Imagine Music Festival, Music Midtown, ONE Musicfest, Shaky Knees and SweetWater Fest are among the largest Trap music became mainstream with rapper, T.I. who has since created the Trap Music Museum in Atlanta featuring, 21 Savage, Cardi B, Gucci Mane, Migos and Waka Flocka Flame. Other notable artists with Atlanta ties include Grammy Award nominees Janelle Monae and Lil Nas X The musical heritage of Atlanta includes many legends who made their careers in Georgia’s capital including Blind Willie McTell, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, Little Richard, Cee Lo Green, OutKast, Indigo Girls, Alan Jackson and Trisha Yearwood
Food
Shopping
What makes Atlanta’s dining scene special is its variety. Atlanta boasts everything from upscale gourmet cuisine to progressive variations of Southern staples and local, chef-driven restaurants. Atlanta restaurants are relaxed and welcome diners with open arms. Even the city’s most high-end restaurants dish out a down-home feel, while Atlanta’s food markets have a history of launching careers of local restaurateurs.
While Atlanta’s upscale Buckhead neighborhood is longestablished as the destination for fashionistas and boasts three high-end shopping complexes earning the nickname, “Rodeo Drive of the South,” Atlanta is also a hotspot for collectors and antique hunters drawn to the city’s concentration of antique shops and markets. Scott Antique Market, self-proclaimed as “America’s Favorite Treasure Hunt,” is the worlds largest, monthly-indoor antique show. Shopping collectives and co-operative showrooms across the city feature the works of local artisans and provide a place to incubate local talent.
In the past five years, Atlanta chefs garnered 49 semifinalist nominations for James Beard Awards James Beard Award semifinalists for 2020 include Lazy Betty for Best New Restaurant; Chris Wilkins for Outstanding Baker; Kimball House for Outstanding Bar Program; Claudia Martinez for Outstanding Pastry Chef; Miller Union for Outstanding Wine Program; Maricela Vega for Rising Star Chef of the Year; Bryan Furman and Leonard Lewis for Best Chef: Southeast Esquire named Krog Street Market’s Ticonderoga Club on its 2018 Best Bars in America list Staplehouse and Miller Union made The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Restaurants in America list, while OpenTable’s Top 100 Hot Spots in America included Blue Ridge Grill, Umi Sushi, Atlas Restaurant, Bone’s Restaurant, O-Ku – Atlanta and Two Urban Licks WalletHub included Atlanta on its Best Foodie Cities list, scoring high for the diversity, accessibility and quality of the city’s dining scene Atlanta hosts more than 20 food festivals annually including Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Cabbagetown Chomp & Stomp, Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival and Atlanta Street Food Festival
AmericasMart Atlanta is the nation’s only global wholesale marketplace housing the world’s singlelargest collection of home, gift, area rug and apparel merchandise Highland Row Antiques, Kudzu Antique Market and Paris on Ponce rank among USA Today’s “10 Best Antique Shops” Atlanta has the second-and third-largest malls in the Southeast, Perimeter Mall and Lenox Square, which are both located within the metro area Atlantic Station, designed as a city within a city, boasts 138 acres of outdoor shopping, dining options and greenspace
Art & Culture
Transportation
Atlanta’s arts and culture scene is one of the most vibrant in the U.S. The Woodruff Arts Center, the country’s third-largest arts campus – comprised of High Museum of Art, Alliance Theater and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – draws more than one million visitors annually. Atlanta’s arts scene spreads well beyond the city’s world-class venues as a new wave of visual art installations and street murals have rolled in, adorning parks, walls, tunnels and walkways with color and jumpstarting Atlanta’s independent artist’s scene. The city’s roots also dig deep into its cultural past with historic events including Civil War battles, the birth of the civil rights movement and the Centennial Olympic Games.
Atlanta's transportation infrastructure comprises a complex network that includes a heavy rail rapid transit system, a light rail streetcar loop, a multi-county bus system, an Interstate Highway System, several airports, including the world's busiest, and over 200 miles of bike paths.
Atlanta boasts more than 50 visual art galleries and more than 30 playhouses and theatres The metro Atlanta region has more than 1,700 cultural non-profit organizations, generating more than half a billion dollars in economic activity Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood features the largest concentration of arts facilities and organizations in the Southeast, with 25 different arts and cultural venues, more than 30 permanent performing arts groups, and 22 various entertainment facilities Atlanta’s residing symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, has won 17 Grammys, more than any other U.S. symphony Atlanta has two Smithsonian affiliates: Georgia Aquarium and David J. Sencer CDC Museum
DRIVING Atlanta has a network of freeways that radiate out from the city, and automobiles are the dominant means of transportation in the region. Three major interstate highways converge in Atlanta: I-20 (east-west), I-75 (northwest-southeast), and I-85 (northeast-southwest).
METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MARTA) The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) provides public transportation in the form of buses, heavy rail, and a downtown light rail loop. Atlanta’s MARTA, the city's subway system is the eighth busiest in the country. MARTA rail lines connect key destinations, such as the airport, Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Perimeter Center.
AIR TRAVEL Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport as measured by passenger traffic and aircraft traffic. The facility offers air service to over 150 U.S. destinations and more than 75 international destinations in 50 countries, with over 2,500 arrivals and departures daily. Delta Air Lines maintains its largest hub at the airport. Situated 10 miles south of downtown, the airport covers most of the land inside a wedge formed by Interstate 75, Interstate 85, and Interstate 285.
Atlanta’s Neighborhoods Beyond the city’s core, Atlanta’s intown neighborhoods are packed with personality. Midtown mixes elegance with culture. The Westside has become a magnet for foodies, design enthusiasts and shoppers. Buckhead blends boutiques and galleries with fabulous dining, while Little Five Points keeps it funky through bohemian grunge paired with eclectic shops and music spots. Atlanta sits at the intersection of Southern charm, creativity and sophistication. The city of Atlanta is made up of 243 neighborhoods officially defined by the city. These neighborhoods are a mix of traditional neighborhoods, subdivisions, or groups of subdivisions. The neighborhoods are grouped by the city planning department into 25 neighborhood planning units (NPU). These NPUs are "citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land use, and other planning issues". There are also a variety of other widely recognized named areas within the city; some are officially designated, while others are more informal. It is easy to fall in love with this beautiful city and be inspired by it's endless possibilities. And with 243 neighborhoods to choose from, the possibilities are truly endless!
POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS Old Fourth Ward - This neighborhood best known for the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site. East Atlanta - A creative little neighborhood with East Atlanta Village as it’s main area of shops and entertainment. Poncey Highlands - Most homes in this location are within walking distance to the Atlanta Beltline and Ponce City Market. Midtown - Midtown is the center of city life situated between Downtown to the South and Buckhead to the north. West Atlanta - A more industrial side of town with a popular design and entertaining district. West End - An area known for its rich African American History, this area is home to Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Chastain Park - North of Buckhead, Chastain Park is a great community with frequent events, its own sports teams and an amphitheater which hosts some of the best concerts in the city. Sandy Springs - Close access to I-285 and 400 make this area ideal for those commuting to work north of the city. The topography in this areat makes for some great scenery. This is also the location of the new Service Master headquarters. Dunwoody - Also a great location with easy highway access, there is a Dekalb and Gwinnett county side. Dunwoody offers the quality of life the suburbs offer while still being close proximity to the city.
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ATLANTA'S METRO 29 COUNTIES: Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Meriwether, Morgan, Newton Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, & Walton
TAKE THE ATLANTA NEIGHBORHOODS QUIZ Discover which ATL neighborhood is right for you. Visit the ChooseATL website https://www.chooseatl.com/mo ve/neighborhood-quiz to learn more.
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Franchise Support Center Downtown Atlanta ATL Airport
Franchise Support Center LEARN ABOUT OUR NEW OFFICE SPACE An inspiring environment to do your best work, Franchise Support Center is an award-winning property, located on a beautifully designed lakeside campus, perfect for reflecting on your day or collaborating with colleagues. Located north of downtown Atlanta in the Sandy Springs neighborhood of the Central Perimeter district, Franchise Support Center is considered the premier office location in one of metro Atlanta’s largest business hubs. With direct access to the GA 400 and I-285 freeways, and 3 MARTA stations you’ll have excellent links to neighboring markets and virtually every amenity imaginable. Shuttle buses also link this property with the area's shops and restaurants. Finally, the Franchise Support Center also has a network of walking trails that connect the property to even more nearby services and amenities.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF FRANCHISE SUPPORT CENTER Contemporary Building and Business Park Newly Renovated Lobby Café in Building - Salt & Block Newly Renovated Fitness Center On-site Covered Parking On-site Electric Vehicle Charging Stations On-site Daycare Conference and Training Facilities 24-hour Security 24/7 Building Access with Keycard
Franchise Support Center Area DISCOVER THE AREA AROUND OUR NEW OFFICE
AREA HIGHLIGHTS ONE GLENLAKE - NEW OFFICE
PERIMETER SQUARE SHOPPING MALL Perimeter Mall is North Atlanta's premier shopping destination, home to over 150 retailers and a spectacular streetscape that features a number of renowned and popular eateries. Just minutes from Franchise Support Cente, Perimeter Mall is one of Atlanta's most accessible luxury shopping malls and offers access to the latest and greatest in fashion and beauty trends. Visit Perimeter Mall today for the ultimate Atlanta shopping experience.
DINING & TAKE-OUT With over 30 restaurants less then 2 miles from our Franchise Support Center location, you have access to almost every type of cuisine imaginable. According to Yelp.com the list on the right is the top ten restaurants around our new office location.
TOP 10 RESTURANTS IN THE AREA OF OUR ONE GLENLAKE OFFICE 1. EXPEDITION WOOD FIRED GRILL Chicken - 1.1 Miles from Office
2. THE GENERAL MUIR
Coffee, Bakery - 1.3 Miles from Office
3. SCOVILLE HOT CHICKEN
Chicken - 1.3 Miles from Office
4. CUBANO'S ATL
Cuban - 1.9 Miles from Office
5. APRON + LADLE
Breakfast - 1.6 Miles from Office
6. BUON FORNELLO
Italian - 1.1 Miles from Office
7. BANANA LEAF THAI + BAR Thai - 1.6 Miles from Office
8. JINYA RAMEN BAR
Ramen - 1.5 Miles from Office
9. BIRYANI'S PLACE
Indian - 1.0 Miles from Office
10. OKIBORU TSUKEMEN & RAMEN Ramen - 1.4 Miles from Office
Atlanta Attractions ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
FOX THEATRE
Located on 30 acres in Midtown, the Atlanta Botanical Garden maintains plant collections for the purpose of display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. The two-acre Children’s Garden offers places to climb, play and learn from the collections. www.atlantabg.org
The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live entertainment. Each year, more than 150 performances are held ranging from Broadway to comedy to film. www.foxtheatre.org
THE CARTER CENTER Founded by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn Carter, the Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. www.cartercenter.org
CNN CENTER CNN Studio Tours offer behind-the-scenes of the world’s largest news network at CNN’S worldwide headquarters in downtown Atlanta. www.tours.cnn.com
GEORGIA AQUARIUM Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere with more than 10 million gallons of water. There are hundreds of exhibits and tens of thousands of animals across the seven galleries. www.georgiaaquarium.com
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CENTER AND NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE The King Center is the official memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. www.thekingcenter.org
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame celebrates and honors the people, traditions and passion of college football. The Hall is 95,000 square feet with more than 50 engaging exhibits. www.cbhall.com
WORLD OF COCA-COLA Visit World of Coca-Cola in Downtown Atlanta and trace the history of the world’s most famous beverage brand. More than 24 million guests have visited during 25+ years in Atlanta. www.worldofcoca-cola.com
FERNBANK MUSEUM The Fernbank Museum offers a variety of exhibits about natural history including Dinosaur Plaza, NatureQuest and a Walk Through Time in Georgia. Wildwoods and Fernbank Forest features trails and hands-on exhibits on 65 acres of forest. www.fernbankmuseum.org
ZOO ATLANTA Zoo Atlanta is home to more than 1,000 animals representing more than 200 species from around the world. Zoo Atlanta’s mission is to save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education and engaging experiences. www.zooatlanta.org
ATLANTA ON THE OUTSIDE ATLANTA IS AN OUTDOOR RECREATION WONDERLAND WITH MORE THAN 100 GOLF COURSES, 200 PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS AND HUNDREDS OF MILES OF HIKING AND BIKING TRAILS OPEN MORE THAN 300 DAYS OF THE YEAR
THE BELTLINE
GEORGIA MOUNTAINS
One of the largest, most wide-ranging urban
Countless outdoor activities in this mountainous region north of Atlanta, which includes the Chattahoochee National Forest, the southern end of the Appalachian Trail, 11 state parks and many lakes and rivers. https://www.exploregeorgia.org/region/northeast -georgia-mountains
redevelopment programs in the U.S.; currently five open trail segments and seven parks. There are plans for expansion through 2030. https://beltline.org/
PIEDMONT PARK 211 acres for recreational sports, walking, running and a dog park. https://www.piedmontpark.org/
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER RECREATION Great place for walking/hiking, rafting, fishing or picnicking. https://www.nps.gov/chat/index.htm
LAKE LANIER AND LAKE ALLATOONA Wonderful for fishing, swimming and boating Northeast. https://lakelanier.com/lake-lanier-andlake-allatoona-water-basins/
THE ATLANTA LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION (ALTA) The largest city tennis league in the world with more than 80,000 members. https://www.altatennis.org/
THE ATLANTA TRACK CLUB (ATC) The second largest running organization in the United States, serves 34,000 members who are runners and walkers of all ages and paces. https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/
GOLF AND A LOT OF IT More than 100 public, private and semi-private golf courses - over 300 golf days per year. https://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/ga/atlanta/
SPORTS IN ATLANTA SPORTS IN ATLANTA Sports fans in Atlanta have much to enjoy with a multitude of major league teams to see in action. At the state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons “Rise Up” and 2018 MLS Cup champions Atlanta United FC, compete on the soccer pitch.
ATLANTA IS HOME TO FIVE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS FRANCHISES Atlanta United FC (MLS) Braves (MLB) Dream (WNBA) Falcons (NFL) Hawks (NBA)
At State Farm Arena, men’s professional basketball team, the NBA Hawks, take the court. Women’s professional basketball team, WNBA Dream, play at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Just north of Downtown, the Atlanta Braves step up to bat at Truist Park. The South is known for turning college football into a religion, so it was only fitting that Atlanta became the site for the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. Atlanta was also home to the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996, which catapulted the city into international prominence.
TWO DIVISION I NCAA PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN ATLANTA: Georgia State (Sun Belt Conference) Georgia Tech (Atlantic Coast Conference)
ATLANTA’S HISTORY HOSTING LARGESCALE SPORTING EVENTS: 1996 Centennial Olympic Games Five NCAA Men’s Final Four tournaments (1977, 2002, 2007, 2013) Three Super Bowl matchups XXVIII (1994), XXXIV (2000), LIII (2019) College Football Playoff National Championship (2018) 24 consecutive SEC Championship games Upcoming 2021 MLB All-Star Game
ANNUAL SPORTING EVENTS Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 (February) AJC Peachtree Road Race (July) BB&T Atlanta Open (July/August) Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game (September) The Tour Championship (September) SEC Championship (December) Celebration Bowl (December) Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (December/January)
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Atlanta Visitor’s Center Neighborhood Profiles Overviews of Atlanta's neighborhoods
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Outdoor Basketball Courts Tennis Courts Swimming Pool Locations & Hours Playgrounds Basketball Courts Baseball Fields Softball & Tee-Ball Fields Multi-Purpose Fields Football Fields Soccer Fields Golf Courses
Laws for Paws: Everything you need to know about visiting a park with your dog
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Atlanta's Recreation Centers offer activities for seniors that include arts and crafts, computer training, exercise, field trips and celebrations for special occasions and holidays
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List of parks with gazebos and pavilions that can be reserved for picnics and other events Online reservation portal for park facilities and programs
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The Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) program provides sports, recreation, leisure and outreach services to residents with physical, mental and emotional disabilities
The Atlanta Office of Recreation runs 33 public recreation centers
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RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES
Works to improve, preserve, protect city parks to enhance quality of life
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Discover Atlanta Discover Atlanta includes information, articles, and video tours of a few different Atlanta neighborhoods.
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Atlanta Walkscore Web-based tool that evaluates walkability around a certain area
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Atlanta Beltline Trails: Six miles of paved bicycle/pedestrian trails with 26 additional trail miles planned
PATH Foundation: Over 180 miles of off-road trails
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Farmer's Markets: Find location and schedule information for farmer's markets
Community Gardens: Community gardening program
Park Advocacy: Get connected to community organizations that support Atlanta's parks
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American Intercontinental University Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta College of Art Clark Atlanta University Clayton State University Emory University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University John Marshall Law School Oglethorpe University Mercer University Morehouse College Morehouse School of Medicine Morris Brown College SCAD Atlanta Spelman College University of Georgia
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Aaron's Amphitheatre Chastain Park Amphitheatre Fox Theatre Masquerade Philips Arena Rialto Center for the Arts Tabernacle Terminal West Variety Playhouse
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Center for Puppetry Arts Imagine it! Children's Museum of Atlanta Zoo Atlanta
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Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Chastain Arts Center Gallery 72 High Museum of Art Woodruff Arts Center