Atlanta
active 1 year, 3 months agoAtlanta is not only the county seat for Fulton County, but it is also the State capital. The city was named Terminus in 1842 and later changed to Marthasville, in honor of Governor Wilson Lumpkin’s daughter, and then to Atlanta in 1848. Incorporated as a city December 29, 1845, Atlanta was named the state capital on April 20, 1868.
Several attractions are located in Atlanta, including Underground Atlanta, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, the World of Coca-Cola Museum and Zoo Atlanta. Most recently, Atlanta gained worldwide predominance by hosting the world in the centennial Olympic Games.
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I just saw this event… and I gotta say, I’m ready for some Bon Jovi!
http://entertainment.georgia.com/atlanta-ga/events/show/89120583-bon-jovi-the-circle-tour
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Snowing again…
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Fulton County
Includes the cities of:Alpharetta, Atlanta, College Park, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Palmetto, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Union City
Atlanta Profile
Incorporated: December 29, 1845Population: 416,474
Total Area: N/A
Atlanta Tagged Articles
- Jun.29 Eddie’s Attic and Gareth Asher [VIDEO]
- Apr.12 Limerick Junction [VIDEO]
- Apr.09 Around Atlanta Music Events for April 9th & 10th
- Mar.31 Social Media Breakfast Atlanta
- Mar.26 Atlanta Music Events for March 26th, 27th & 28th
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