Atlanta is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. And with a 2013 estimated population of 447,841. Atlanta is ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Atlanta is considered as a world city and with a gross domestic product of $270 billion. More than 30 colleges and universities located in the city, Atlanta is considered a center for higher education. Atlanta is also home to nationally renowned private colleges and universities. Atlanta's economy ranks 15th among world cities and sixth in the nation.

Atlanta is emerging as an exciting leisure destination. World-class restaurants, festive nightlife, seven professional sports teams and an abundance of attractions and events help make Atlanta the center for entertainment in the South. Visitors can experience a diverse and thriving cultural scene at the city's many theatres, museums, galleries and concert halls. Explore the city's role in the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement at museums like the Atlanta History Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Enjoy the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, taste the New World of Coca-Cola or go behind-the-scenes at the Inside CNN Studio Tour. Visit critically-acclaimed restaurants or explore boutique shopping, antique shops or thrift stores. There's myriad ways to find your balance between business and pleasure in the city blessed with southern nights and city lights.

The city of Atlanta enjoys a mild climate throughout the year. Visitors to Atlanta in the springtime will enjoy warm weather and a fairly dry season, with daytime temperatures that can reach 28 degrees Celsius .In summer, visitors to Atlanta experience warm and humid weather, with July being the hottest month when daytime temperatures can reach around 32°Celsius / 90°Fahrenheit. July can also have wet weather, with occasional thunderstorms. Winter in Atlanta runs from November through to March and the coldest months are December, January and February, when daytime temperatures are around 12 degrees Celsius / 53° degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing. December through April can see wet weather and a chilly climate. Even snowfall may also occur during this season, usually between December and January.