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As the most heavily populated city in Georgia, Atlanta serves as a hub for world-class events, entertainment showcases and diverse neighborhoods filled with shops and attractions. The city is the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States, and has quickly grown into an outpost for international trade and business in the past decade.

Atlanta has its roots in the railroad and manufacturing industry, but soon turned into a commercial hub after the Second World War. Businesses have grown rapidly in the city's Midtown district, and the city is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies and large corporations. Companies including Coca-Cola, Home Depot, AT&T Mobility, SunTrust Banks and Delta Air Lines all have offices and headquarters in this metropolitan hub. The city is fueled by the financial, manufacturing, textiles and entertainment industries amongst others.

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For tourists, Atlanta is home to dozens of attractions, parks, historic sites and shopping hubs and continues to be one of the most popular entertainment districts in the South. Visitors and residents alike can explore several noteworthy attractions including the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Hammonds House, the Lakewood Amphitheatre and the Atlanta Civic Center. Landmarks in the city center and surrounding area include Centennial Olympic Park, Stone Mountain Park and Martin Luther King Jr. Center. Shopping malls and entertainment hubs can be found at key locales throughout the city. Colleges and universities also make a large portion of the city; Atlanta is home to over 30 higher education institutions including Morehouse College, the Savannah College of Art and Design, Clark Atlanta University and the John Marshall Law School.

The city of Atlanta is managed by the City of Atlanta government agency and city council advisors. These boards and committees oversee many of the area's residential, commercial and economic developments, and are also responsible for ensuring Atlanta is a safe place for workers, visitors and residents.