How was Atlanta, Georgia named?
Atlanta was named by J. Edgar Thomson, Chief Engineer of the Georgia Railroad. Mr. Thomson gave varying stories about how he came up with the name, but the most common is that the city was named for former Governor Wilson Lumpkin's daughter. Her middle name was Atalanta, after the fleet-footed goddess. Thanks!
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How many miles away is Atlanta, GA from Nairobi, Kenya?
Traveling in a straight line, Atlanta Georgia is about 8,042 ...
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What is the best hotel in Atlanta, GA?
At The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta you'll find an exceptional retre...
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What is the Ticket price of Atlanta aquarium?
Tickets for Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta are Adults: $26.00, C...
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How can I win One Direction tickets in Atlanta?
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What time does Marta stop running in Atlanta?
Marta generally runs from 5am to 1am, Monday through Saturday...
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How many miles away is Atlanta, GA from Nairobi, Kenya?
Traveling in a straight line, Atlanta Georgia is about 8,042 ...
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What is wrong with interstate 75 southbound atlanta?
There is no information available for anything being wrong wi...
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What is the halfway point between Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta?
Gainesville, Florida, is approximately halfway between Ft. La...
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What is the Ticket price of Atlanta aquarium?
Tickets for Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta are Adults: $26.00, C...
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What is wrong with interstate 75 northbound just outside Atlanta?
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How far away is Athens, GA from Atlanta, GA?
Athens GA is 71.9 miles or about 1 hour 26 minutes from Atlan...
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How far is it from interstate 20 west mile marker 125 to Atlanta?
Atlanta, GA starts around the 67 exit and ends through the 49...
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What is the Ticket price of Atlanta aquarium?
Tickets for Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta are Adults: $26.00, C...
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Which airport is bigger Atlanta or Dallas Fort Worth?
While Dallas Fort Worth has two more landing strips than Atla...
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How many hours is it from atlanta georgia to Indianapolis indiana?
Atlanta, GA to Indianapolis, IN is 535 miles and about 8 hour...
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How far away is Butts County from Atlanta?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Butts County, GA is ...
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How can I win One Direction tickets in Atlanta?
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How far is Lake Wales Florida from Atlanta?
Lake Wales Florida is 477 mi and about 7 hours 27 mins drive ...
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Which city is bigger charlotte nc or Atlanta ga?
Charlotte is larger than Atlanta in population and size. Char...
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How far away is Virginia from Atlanta Georgia?
From Atlanta Georgia to the Virginia Border is 378 miles or a...
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Atlantis is a legendary island first mentioned in Plato's dia...
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How far is Tennessee away from Atlanta, Georgia?
It is 227 miles from Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia. That's ab...
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What rides are at Six Flags, Atlanta, Georgia?
Six Flags over Georgia is famous for batman the ride, superma...
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How far away is Butts County from Atlanta?
The driving distance from Atlanta, GA to Butts County, GA is ...
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How can I win One Direction tickets in Atlanta?
Boy-Band.com is having a give away for One Direction tickets....
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Are there sloths at the Atlanta zoo?
Yes, there are sloths at the Atlanta Zoo. You can find them a...
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What other city is in Georgia other than Atlanta?
There are hundreds of cities in Georgia, other than Atlanta. ...
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How far is Gainsville, GA from Atlanta?
It is approximately 53.4 miles from Gainsville, GA to Atlanta...
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How far is Augusta, Ga from Atlanta, Ga?
The distance from Atlanta, GA to Augusta, GA is 145.26 miles,...
About Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, with a population of around 425,000 people. Atlanta is a well-known business city, with world headquarters for companies such as Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Turner Broadcasting, Delta Air Lines, UPS and AT&T. Atlanta is known as the birthplace of the civil rights movement, starting with Dr. Martin Luther King.
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