Atlanta GA City Business Directory

Atlanta is a city located in the state of Georgia. It is the capital city of Georgia and also the most densely populated in the state. The Atlanta Metropolitan Area finds its cultural and economic hub in the city of Atlanta. Atlanta is home to many rail lines that have rapidly growing ever since the first railroad was built in the city. The city is situated towards the eastern side of the Mississippi River and is located by the Appalachian Mountain foothills. Atlanta finds itself within a diverse interaction of cultures. Since the city was a common place for immigrant settlement, Atlanta presently boasts of a fusion of different cultures. The city is known for its many art and theatre halls and performances. Some popular places of interest are Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The city also has a number of museums. Some of these are, The Museum of Design, Atlanta Contemporary Art Centre, High Museum of Art and Georgia Museum of Art. Atlanta is also known for its classical and pop music. The city also has a rich cultural history of film development with the African-American owned production house Tyler Perry Studios located in the city.