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The quality of life is exceptionally high in Atlanta. It's a great place to raise a family, retire, work, learn and play.
Cost of Living
- Consistently lower than many major metro areas
- The average price for a 2,200 sq. ft. home with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths is approximately $270,000, compared to $335,317 in Seattle or $891,000 for San Francisco
Source: Home Price Comparison Index, Coldwell Banker, 2002-03
Climate
- Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and its 1,050-foot altitude create warm summers and mild winters, with average snowfall less than two inches annually
- Atlanta's average annual temperature in July is 78.8 degrees, in January it is 43.2 degrees
- Spring in Atlanta may be the most beautiful place on Earth
Healthcare
- Healthcare is a major industry here. More than 100,000 health services personnel are employed in metro Atlanta, which makes for one of the nation's highest concentrations of health care experts
- We have over 13,000 physicians and 12,300 beds at fifty-two hospitals
- With centers such as the CDC, CARE USA, Emory University, the Carter Center, Morehouse School of Medicine and the Task Force for Child Survival & Development, Atlanta has taken its rightful place in the World as a leading center for Public Health and Disease Prevention.
Cultural and Entertainment Attractions
- When last measured in 1997, arts, festivals and cultural attractions impacted the metro Atlanta economy to the tune of $700 million and were the source of more than 24,000 jobs
- Atlanta is the historical epicenter of America's Civil War and Civil Rights legacy
Sports and Recreational Opportunities
- Atlanta is home to six professional sports teams; Atlanta Braves (baseball), Atlanta Thrashers (hockey), Atlanta Hawks (basketball), Atlanta Falcons (football), Atlanta Silverbacks (soccer) and Georgia Force (arena football)
- There are more than 100 public and private golf courses and at least 300 golf-friendly days a year
- Atlanta has long been a regional shopping destination city
- The restaurant scene in Atlanta is world class
Source: Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
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Did you know the first formal name of the city was Terminus, so called because Atlanta was a railroad hub?
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