Downtown Atlanta remains a business and government district and is slowly developing into nightlife destination with the opening of several upscale hotels and trendy restaurants. Downtown is also home to Atlanta's professional sports, including Atlanta Hawks basketball and Thrashers hockey, which can both be experienced at the Philips Arena. The Georgia Dome, home of the Falcon's football,... more local info
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If you are without a car, one of the best ways to get around Atlanta's city center is to use the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transportation Authority (MARTA). It will save you lots of time sitting... read more |
Atlanta local flavorBlock Party in Morningsideposted Aug 25, 2010As summer begins to wind down and the exhilaration that once filled the air mellows, the Morningside neighborhood is kicking off an inaugural celebration aimed at putting the fun back into our lazy summer weekends. The Morningside Summer Block Party will take place Saturday, Aug. 28 from 12:30 to 10 p.m. in the parking lot behind D.B.A Barbecue and The Original El Taco at the corner of Virginia and Amsterdam Avenues. The rain or shine bash will include tasty ice-cold cocktails and Abita beer all day along with food from D.B.A, Mali Thai and El Taco-make... read morerecent postsVineyard-Style BarbecuePacking for Atlanta: What to Put in the Suitcase, What to Leave Out |
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... is a city rich with history and culture, and is known as the "city not too busy to care." It is often pointed to as an example of successful urban development and growth. Evidence of this can be seen everywhere from the skyscrapers that fill downtown to the many prosperous restaurants, shops and businesses spread throughout the city.
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