Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County. With a population of 498,715 at the 2020 census and an estimated 520,070 in 2024, Atlanta is the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and the 36th-most populous city in the United States. Atlanta is classified as a Beta+ global city. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an estimated population of over 6.4 million and is the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, Atlanta features a unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the densest urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.
About the city
With a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $473 billion in 2021, Atlanta has the 11th-largest economy among U.S. cities and the 22nd-largest in the world. Its economy is diverse, with dominant sectors including transportation, aerospace, logistics, healthcare, news and media operations, film and television production, information technology, finance, biomedical research, and public policy. Atlanta established itself on the world stage when it won the bid to host the 1996 Summer Olympics. The Games had a lasting impact on Atlanta's development into the 21st century, leading to significant investment in the city's universities, parks, and tourism industry. The gentrification of some of its neighborhoods has intensified in the 21st century with the growth of the Atlanta Beltline, altering Atlanta's demographics, politics, aesthetics, and culture.
MARTA - Atlanta's public transit system
Welcome to MARTA’s interactive system map! It contains all of MARTA’s current system information like bus and rail routes and stops. Please click the link below to access!
Interactive System Map
FIFA Fan Festival coming to CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will extend far beyond the stadium in Atlanta. Centennial Olympic Park has been announced as the official site of the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Atlanta, transforming one of the city’s most iconic public spaces into a vibrant hub for soccer fans from around the world. The City of Atlanta and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (GWCCA) will collaborate to host this dynamic, multi-week celebration, open for 20 days, including match days and match days minus one (the day before each match).
Hosting the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park holds special significance, as it marks exactly 30 years since the park first welcomed the world during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. As a space rooted in global legacy, civil rights history, and civic pride, the park will once again become a vibrant gathering place for fans to experience the culture, energy, and unity that only the World Cup can bring.
