Atlanta, Georgia

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Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Atlanta contains the world headquarters of such large corporations as The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, AT&T Mobility, UPS, Delta Air Lines, and Turner Broadcasting.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 132.4 square miles (342.9 km2). 131.7 square miles (341.1 km2) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) of it is water. The total area is 0.54% water.

Demographics

As of 2010, Atlanta's population is 529,589 people. Since 2000, its population has grown annually at of 27.09 percent. The median home cost in Atlanta is $184,240. Home appreciation the last year has been -10.95 percent. Compared to the rest of the country, Atlanta's cost of living is 2.10% lower than the U.S. average.

Economy

Atlanta is considered to be a top business city and is a primary transportation hub of the Southeastern United States. The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 11.10 percent (recent U.S. avg. is 8.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Atlanta jobs have decreased annually by 6.39 percent.

Education

Atlanta public schools spend $6,746 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.2 students per teacher in Atlanta.

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