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Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jason Petrina | Posted under Travel and Leisure
Relocating To Atlanta?
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While Atlanta was all but destroyed during the Civil War, the intervening years have allowed the city to become rebuilt and even thrive. Today, the city is quite modern and several benefits have allowed the city to become quite progressive. Interstate 285 circles the city, often called the Perimeter by people local to the area. This is because it tends to server as a dividing line between the interior of Atlanta and suburbs that surround the city. Further delineations are also known as Inside the Perimeter (ITP) and Outside the Perimeter (OTP.). Area businesses and neighbors are described using these terms. A location is usually either inside or outside the Perimeter, for example. While the city of Atlanta itself is quite extensive, the area is not only limited to Atlanta proper. The Atlanta metropolitan area extends up to 100 miles away, including not only suburbs but areas known as exurbs as well. Numerous people living miles away actually depend on the city for work and other services. During the 1960's, the City of Atlanta served as a sort of capital for the Civil Rights Movement and that impression is still felt today. Many feel that Atlanta serves an economic and cultural epicenter for the area African-American population. Indeed, in the last 30 years, the mayor, Fire Chiefs and Police Chiefs, as well as many other government officials have all been African-American. While there is no doubt that Atlanta is one of the most progressive cities in the south, taking the nickname, Capital of the South, if you're planning to relocate to Atlanta from a northern region, you should prepare yourself for the distinctly southern climate of Atlanta. The average summer temperatures of Atlanta tend to be very humid, although the temperatures do not actually rise that high; usually averaging around 86 degrees. The proximity of Atlanta to the Atlantic Ocean does provide some respite from the heat, making it much more bearable than some southern cities; however, the summers here will generally tend to be warmer than most person acclimated to northern regions are accustomed to. The city of Atlanta is served by an international airport that sees both passenger and aircraft traffic. In addition, the MARTA rail system provides transportation to both the airport and numerous business areas throughout Atlanta. Both a subway and bus system are included in the MARTA public transit program. An Amtrak station connects Atlanta to many cities throughout the United States, including New Orleans, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and New York. Atlanta also provides numerous educational services, including prominent colleges and universities such as Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech and Mercer University. The Atlanta University Center serves as a consortium of colleges and universities that have been historically all African-American, such as Morehouse College and Spelman College. About The Author: Jason Petrina is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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