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Living in Atlanta

The City in a Forest

Atlanta is a city of delightful contradictions. The sedate, tree-lined neighborhoods at its heart belie its reputation as a global, fast-paced, vibrant city. Beneath its verdant canopy, businesses pulse with activity, discoveries are being made, and people know how to have outsized fun.

An ideal location in terms of weather, transportation, culture, dining, and yes, beauty, Atlanta’s diverse offerings have something to appeal to everyone. It’s the perfect city in which to unwind—relaxing in one of its many small or large parks, biking or walking along the BeltLine, taking in professional sports or arts offerings, and sampling the many types of cuisine found here. A 30-minute ride leads to Atlanta’s airport—the world’s busiest—from which you can get to anywhere in the world.

Emory sits at the nexus of Atlanta—six miles from downtown, a 15-minute ride to Buckhead, a center of nightlife and shopping, and five miles to Midtown, where the expansive Piedmont Park as well as the city’s cultural center lies. We’re located in the stately, historic neighborhood of Druid Hills, with the small-town charm of Decatur and the kitschy, quirky fun of Little Five Points a quick shuttle or car ride away. You’ll find the neighborhoods of Atlanta diverse, welcoming, and never dull.

Emory’s network of affiliations throughout the city extend to its next-door neighbor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as The Carter Center, the NGO founded by former US President Jimmy Carter, and the world headquarters for CARE in downtown Atlanta. Emory’s health care scope extends from Grady Memorial and Emory Midtown hospitals, both located in the heart of the city, to the nearby Atlanta VA Medical Center, to Emory’s myriad hospitals and clinics throughout the Atlanta metropolitan region.

With a climate so temperate you’ll sometimes wear shorts in February, you’ll relish the spring here, saturated with vivid blooming flowers and the bright green of reborn trees, with plenty of arts and neighborhood festivals nestled among them.

Atlanta is a city you’ll always be glad to call home, no matter how long you live here.


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Welcome to Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia is a diverse, cosmopolitan, hospitable, tree-filled city of over 5 million people with seasonal climate suitable for nearly year-round outdoor activities. A major transportation hub, the city has long maintained a steady growth in both population and cultural diversity. While cost of living is lower than many other major cities, entertainment options are vast including college and professional sports, arts, museums, theaters, shopping, symphony, the world's largest aquarium, and innumerable restaurant options, including a wealth of ethnic cuisines.

The weather in Atlanta is mild, with average temperatures ranging in the 40's in winter to the 80's in summer. Winter may occasionally bring a light snow, and summer water activities can be comfortably enjoyed from May through September. The average annual rainfall in the Atlanta area is 48 inches.

Centennial Olympic Park

Atlanta offers a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. Nearby lakes and rivers provide opportunities for fishing and swimming and just north of the city lie beautiful mountains that frequently draw those seeking trails for hiking and sites for camping. Atlanta is but a few hours away from the coastal communities and resorts of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Alabama.

Cultural activities in the city include a variety of theatres, art museums, symphonies, and historic sites such as the Carter Library and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. For the kid at heart, amusement parks, the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta offer entertainment. The number of performing arts venues are almost too many to count. Atlanta is a sports lover's paradise, with competitive college athletics featured throughout the city and with the College Football Hall of Fame having recently relocated here. The city often hosts major sporting events such as the annual Southeastern Conference (SEC) football championship, the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Final Four competition and the annual NCAA Football Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Atlanta also offers enjoyable professional sports entertainment as the baseball, basketball, and football teams often field competitive rosters.

Atlanta truly is a place for everyone. It is a thriving, livable metroplex that strives to provide a comfortable, yet exciting place to call home.

Neighborhoods

The Atlanta metro area is a collection of neighborhoods and townships that blend to provide any living atmosphere you could want. Whether you’d like to live in a family-friendly suburb or a modern high rise in the heart of the city, everyone has a place to call home here. Most of our residents live in the Decatur, Virginia-Highland and Midtown neighborhoods.

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Outdoor Entertainment

Atlanta is home to several hiking trails. Some of our favorites include the East and West Palisades, Sweetwater Creek, and Yellow River Trails. We are also a short drive from the North Georgia Mountains with spectacular views from Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls. Within the city, there are several parks for people watching or attending concerts and festivals.

Sports

Atlanta is home to the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, Dream, and Silverbacks, not to mention a number of college teams. No matter what sport you enjoy—there is a team for you!

Arts & Entertainment

The Fabulous Fox Theatre and the Civic Center host great performances from the Nutcracker to the Lion King. The High Museum of Art, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theater provide rich cultural experiences in art, theatre and music. And several concert venues—from Variety Playhouse to Chastain Park—attract musical guests from all genres. Atlanta is also home to a variety of arts and cultural festivals year round.

Dining

Atlanta is a food haven! Top chefs create scrumptious meals at many of our area restaurants. There are also restaurant weeks in many of the neighborhoods which allow you to get a taste of the town without emptying your wallet

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Sports

  • Atlanta Braves
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  • Atlanta Motor Speedway

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