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Atlanta is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia, with an estimated 2013 population of 447,841. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5,522,942 people and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton County, and a small portion of the city extends eastward into DeKalb County.
Atlanta was established in 1837 at the intersection of two railroad lines, and the city rose from the ashes of the American Civil War to become a national center of commerce. In the decades following the Civil Rights Movement, during which the city earned a reputation as "too busy to hate" for the progressive views of its citizens and leaders, Atlanta attained international prominence. Atlanta is the primary transportation hub of the Southeastern United States, via highway, railroad, and air, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport since 1998.
Atlanta is a major city in the United States, the capital of the state of Georgia.
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Atlanta was an American country music group formed in 1982 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It was composed of Brad Griffis (vocals), Bill Davidson (vocals, guitar), Tony Ingram (vocals, fiddle), Alan David (lead guitar), Allen Collay (keyboards), Bill Packard (keyboards), Jeff Baker (harmonica), Dick Stevens (bass guitar) and John Holder (drums). Between 1983 and 1988, Atlanta recorded two albums for MCA Records and charted nine hit singles on the Billboard country charts. Its chart history included two Top Ten country hits in "Atlanta Burned Again Last Night" and "Sweet Country Music." The latter was also the band's highest charting single, peaking at number 5.
Atlanta was formed in 1982 by Brad Griffis (Bass guitar), Bill Davidson (vocals, rhythm guitar), Tony Ingram (vocals, fiddle), Alan David (lead guitar), Allen Collay (keyboards), Bill Packard (keyboards), Jeff Baker (harmonica), Dick Stevens (vocals)) and John Holder (drums). Prior to the foundation, Ingram had recorded on Epic Records in the band Spurzz, and Stevens, Davidson, Griffis and David had previously toured as a re-establishment of The Vogues. The group was founded through the assistance of record producer Larry McBride, who had also launched the career of Alabama. With nine members, Atlanta was the largest country music band at the time.
The Dogwood Festival and Georgia Renaissance Festival start this weekend.
Festival goers are invited to check out its nationally-renowned juried Fine Artist Market, listen to live performances and buy from local food vendors.
Festival goers are invited to check out its nationally-renowned juried Fine Artist Market, listen to live performances and buy from local food vendors.
Strong winds are expected to greet vendors and visitors Friday afternoon for the start of the 88th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: https://bit.ly/3SS3Avs For more stories check out https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/ FOLLOW US for more! Like Atlanta News First on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3EcIseI Follow Atlanta News First on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3SQcVmV Follow Atlanta News First Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rdWMMg Follow Atlanta News First Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3RC8U4p
The event celebrated its 85th year in the city.
The longest-running festival in the city is back for the 88th time at Piedmont Park this weekend, starting on Friday.
The cold weather didn't keep the crowds away.
The festival is a springtime tradition for Atlanta. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: https://bit.ly/3SS3Avs For more stories check out https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/ FOLLOW US for more! Like Atlanta News First on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3EcIseI Follow Atlanta News First on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3SQcVmV Follow Atlanta News First Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rdWMMg Follow Atlanta News First Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3RC8U4p
Organizers said they’re expecting 200,000 attendees during the festival’s three-day run. SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: https://bit.ly/3SS3Avs For more stories check out https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/ FOLLOW US for more! Like Atlanta News First on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3EcIseI Follow Atlanta News First on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3SQcVmV Follow Atlanta News First Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rdWMMg Follow Atlanta News First Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3RC8U4p
There will be two weeks of science experiments going on all over Atlanta. This weekend there will at least 100 hands on exhibits.
Atlanta is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia, with an estimated 2013 population of 447,841. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5,522,942 people and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton County, and a small portion of the city extends eastward into DeKalb County.
Atlanta was established in 1837 at the intersection of two railroad lines, and the city rose from the ashes of the American Civil War to become a national center of commerce. In the decades following the Civil Rights Movement, during which the city earned a reputation as "too busy to hate" for the progressive views of its citizens and leaders, Atlanta attained international prominence. Atlanta is the primary transportation hub of the Southeastern United States, via highway, railroad, and air, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport since 1998.