Metropolitan Atlanta
 
Dynamic, bustling and surprising, the Atlanta Metro area has attractions as diverse as the four million people who call its many communities home. It´s vibrant economic growth attracts hundreds of companies and job seekers annually.  The area´s low cost of living, high employment and strong diverse industry base will ensure its continued record setting growth.
 
According to the 2006 population estimates, the 28-county Atlanta metropolitan area is currently the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States. Some of the world´s foremost companies, Coca-Cola and Home Depot, as well as the country´s best hospitals, Emory University Hospital (teaching and heart surgery), Grady Memorial Hospital (trauma and burn centers) and Children´s Healthcare of Atlanta (Scottish Rite and Egleston), all reside in Metro Atlanta. It is home of the world´s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and has headquarters for many Fortune 1000 companies. Metro Atlanta was host to the 1996 Olympic summer games and was ranked as the 2nd hottest hi-tech city in 2005 by Popular Science magazine. 
 
As diverse as its businesses is the attractions in Metro Atlanta. You can discover antique treasures, stroll historic sites, visit world class museums and fine art galleries, go mall hopping, enjoy the day at an amusement park or traverse the many nature trails. You´ll find surprises and delights around every corner throughout the entire metro area. .




    
Metro Atlanta Stats


     Population: 4,917,717

     Median Household Income: $51,186

     Median Age:  33

     Home to nearly 138,000 businesses