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  Encyclopedia: Atlanta Metropolitan Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or hubs.
Atlanta from southern Smyrna on a clear day; the large nearby tower is Plant Atkinson Smyrna is a suburb of Atlanta located in Cobb County, Georgia.
Major fiber-optic lines and oil and natural gas pipelines cross the area, running from the Gulf coast, Texas, and Louisiana to the population centers of the northeastern U.S. Fiber Optic strands An optical fiber in American English or fibre in British English is a transparent thin fiber for transmitting light.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Atlanta-Metropolitan-Area   (5629 words)

  
 Atlanta, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atlanta has such a great economic impact on the state and the surrounding region that cities and towns up to 60 miles away are considered 'exurbs', defined by the fact that people depend on their livelyhoods by commuting to work in the city, rapidly growing what is called Metro Atlanta.
Atlanta is home to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl which is played at the Georgia Dome and matches a SEC team against an ACC opponent, as well as the SEC Championship Game in football annually, as well as hosting the basketball and gymnastics championships on several occasions.
Metropolitan Atlanta is crisscrossed by thirteen freeways (I-75, I-85, I-20, I-575, Georgia 400, Georgia 141, I-675, I-285, Georgia 316, I-985, The Stone Mountain Freeway, The Lakewood Freeway and the Downtown Connector).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atlanta,_Georgia   (5619 words)

  
 Project ATLANTA - Urban Heat Island Study
Project ATLANTA (ATlanta Land-use ANalysis: Temperature and Air-quality) as a newly-funded NASA EOS Interdisciplinary Science (IDS) investigation in 1996, seeks to observe, measure, model, and analyze how the rapid growth of the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area since the early 1970's has impacted the region's climate and air quality.
In natural landscapes, the partitioning is dependent on canopy biomass, leaf area index, aerodynamic roughness, and moisture status, all of which are influenced by the development stage of the ecosystem.
Of particular importance to the Atlanta study is the multispectral thermal IR capability of the ATLAS instrument.
wwwghcc.msfc.nasa.gov /atlanta   (2730 words)

  
 Atlanta Chamber Of Commerce - Welcome To Atlanta Michigan: The Elk Capital Of Michigan - Atlanta MI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Atlanta Michigan is a popular vacation and hunting center.
Area forest campgrounds and Clear Lake State Park add to the area's attractions, as do golf and the over 11 great fishing lakes in the area.
It is a paradise for snowmobilers with over 135,000 acres of state land, 1,000 miles of trails, two tracks, and unplowed forest roads for you to ride.
www.atlantamichigan.com   (254 words)

  
 Atlanta.net - The Official Travel Portal of Atlanta
Atlanta entertainment is filled with a wealth of attractions and activities…the excitement never ends in Atlanta!
One of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods, Buckhead, is located north of midtown and downtown.
Located in southwest Atlanta, West End was actually established 10 years before the city of "Terminus" became "Atlanta." The most notable of the restored Queen Anne- and Victorian-style houses is the Wren's Nest, once home to author Joel Chandler Harris, famous for his Uncle Remus Tales.
www.atlanta.net /neighborhood   (372 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Travel & Tourism: WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Atlanta Area, Georgia
Atlanta, a historical and yet very contemporary city, is thriving.
A cultural metropolis, Atlanta is the heart of the South and home of famous 'Gone with the Wind' author, Margaret Mitchell.
While in Atlanta, be sure to go to the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum where she penned her famous novel.
www.atlanta.worldweb.com   (476 words)

  
 Atlanta.com - Atlanta Hotels & Atlanta Hotel Discounts - Atlanta Apartments and Apartment Communities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Atlanta restaurant and dining scene is the perfect venue for your next meeting, party or the perfect night out in Atlanta.
Atlanta's tourism rate is one of the highest in the nation and why not with areas such as Buckhead, famous for it arts and entertainment.
The Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter is a sleek, contemporary hotel that sits alongside our own private lake and offers a peaceful retreat from the city.
www.atlanta.com   (230 words)

  
 Atlanta Braves : Ballpark : Local Area Information
Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Dome is the home venue for the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons, played host to Super Bowls XXVIII and XXXIV, and was host to gymnastics, basketball and the finals of team handball during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.
The Georgia World Congress Center, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is one of the largest facilities in the United States and hosts a myriad of conventions, consumer/trade shows and corporate events each year.
This Atlanta landmark houses a superb collection of European, American, African, contemporary and decorative art as well as an array of special exhibitions.
atlanta.braves.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/atl/ballpark/localinfo.jsp   (977 words)

  
 ATLANTA AREA ATTRACTIONS
The museum is the home in Atlanta for travelling exhibits from around the world, especially Africa.
After a 1962 tragedy in which 122 Atlanta art patrons were lost in a plane crash in Paris, donations helped build the present building, designed by renowned architect Richard Meier.
Underground Atlanta -- It's really sort of a mall, with over 100 retailers of one sort or another, restaurants and music joints and night clubs, all down there where Atlanta began, before they decided at the turn of the century to build over the railroad tracks so traffic wouldn't stay constantly backed up.
www.city-directory.com /Overview/attracts/attracts.htm   (3721 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Alumni Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma
To provide every Beta Gamma Sigma member in the Atlanta area an organization to promote their individual development through networking and career-enhancing events, and where membership is based on their professionalism, commitment to excellence, and demonstrated ability to achieve high standards.
The Atlanta Area Alumni Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma is Atlanta’s preeminent business organization where a uniquely talented and diverse group of professionals can positively influence the business community.
The Atlanta Area Alumni Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma provides a source and outlet of business information for professionals and organizations in the Atlanta area.
www.bgs-atlanta.org   (473 words)

  
 Bestlimousines-Atlanta.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hummer Limousine Specialists Serving all of Atlanta and the surrounding area.
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www.atlantalimo.net /atlanta_wedding_limousine.html   (654 words)

  
 Buckhead - Atlanta, Georgia - 2300 Peachtree Road
Atlanta ranked No. 1 among U.S. metropolitan areas as the best place for women and minorities to climb the business ladder, according to Demographics Daily's business-diversity index.
The "Case of the Missing Bride," Mary Shotwell Little's disappearance in 1965 catches fire again in a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution article that opens old FBI files and cites previously undisclosed witnesses in Buckhead's most enduring mystery.
Atlanta Police Zone 2 headquarters is now at 3620 Maple Drive, closer to the heart of Buckhead.
www.buckhead.org   (1332 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Chapter of the Appraisal Institute 
The Atlanta Area Chapter of the Appraisal Institute has been home to some of the appraisal profession's leading practitioners, educators, and authors since its founding in 1933.
Contact a member of the Atlanta Area Chapter Appraisal Institute for all your real property valuation and consulting needs.
Everyone from Wall Street financiers to the neighbor next door needs to know the value of their property, ensuring that the appraisal industry is always open for business.
www.aiatlanta.com   (396 words)

  
 Atlanta Attractions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Atlanta History Center (plus a link to Civil War photos from the Library of Congress).
Underground Atlanta (plus a link to a brief history of Atlanta).
Universities and Colleges: in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
www.webguide.com /attractions.html   (141 words)

  
 Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Atlanta Animal Rescue Friends is a group of concerned animal lovers dedicated to rescuing abandoned and abused animals.
Thousands of animals in the Atlanta area are in need of homes.
The Landmark Diner in the heart of Buckhead (3652 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329).
www.aarfatlanta.org   (573 words)

  
 Area Rug Repair Atlanta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Area rug cleaning with true submersion and soaking method.
If you have a damaged rug or kilim in need of repair please use this form to give me some ideas about and nature of the damage.
Some close-up photos of the areas that need repair both from front and back of the rug will be needed, too.
www.balds.com   (605 words)

  
 Downtown Atlanta Georgia Hotels – Sheraton Atlanta Area Luxury Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, unlike any other luxury hotel in Atlanta, is located directly in the center of our lively downtown.
The fabulous location and elegant surroundings at our Atlanta area hotel are only matched by our beautifully renovated 760 luxurious guest rooms, including 22 incredible suites.
The executive level of our luxury hotel in Atlanta, located in the South Tower, includes an oversized work desk, fax/copier, concierge, private club lounge, and a sleek executive boardroom.
www.sheratonatlantahotel.com /about.cfm   (263 words)

  
 The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA)
The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA) is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of tennis for recreation and physical fitness and is pledged to maintain the rules of play and high standard of sportsmanship.
The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association was first registered with The United States Lawn Tennis Association in 1934.
The purpose of the organization at that time was to promote tennis tournaments and junior tennis development in the Atlanta area.
www.altatennis.org   (206 words)

  
 Employment Atlanta - employment agency,recruiter in Atlanta, Georgia
Director of Finance, Atlanta, GA Dynamic Atlanta based high tech services company seeks individual to be responsible for financial forecasting, reporting and analytics for the organization as well as business modeling of new initiatives.
Tax Senior (Public Accounting), Atlanta, GA One of the premier boutique accounting firms in Atlanta is seeking a tax professional to join a flourishing practice.
Administrative Assistant, Atlanta, GA A downtown company in a banking related industry has an opening for a friendly, outgoing administrative assistant for their professional development department.
www.employmentatlanta.com   (2565 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Compensation Association
For many years, compensation and benefits, which were referred to as "wage and salary administration" and "fringe benefits" were sidelines performed by those employees responsible for human resources, which was called "personnel".
Consulting organizations, such as Hay Associates provided training in their method of job evaluation and educational institutions such as the Wharton School provided training in the area of insurance and pension administration under the auspices of the insurance department in the business school.
Working Mother magazine laid out three basic trends among applicants: no rollback of work/life benefits during the recent recession, a post-9/11 increased emphasis on flexible scheduling, and augmented use of family leave by employees.
www.aaca.net   (323 words)

  
 Atlanta Real Estate. 1st Atlanta (Georgia) Homes, real estate,houses and properties for sale.Information, and local ...
Atlanta is not only a great city for doing business, it's also a great place to live.
In addition to the extensive transportation and telecommunications infrastructures, businesses and individuals are attracted to Atlanta by the pleasant climate, world-class shopping and dining and the incomparable recreation and cultural opportunities.
The Atlanta area is served by several Real Estate Multiple Listing Services, (MLS) and links to them can be found on this site from the MLS button.
www.atlantas-realestate.com   (468 words)

  
 Volleyball Atlanta Contact Information
Volleyball Atlanta is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, growing and teaching the sport of volleyball.
Volleyball Atlanta is looking for a qualified Summer Intern for the summer of 2005.
Anyway, VBA is one of the three organizations that formally adopted, developed, and maintains John Howell Park (visit the website) under the auspices of the City of Atlanta Parks Department.
www.volleyballatlanta.org   (304 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Radio
I hope that there is some information here that may be of interest to persons who have listened to Atlanta radio in Atlanta in the past.
As with any AM radio, the best reception of a weak station may require you to rotate the radio so that loopstick antenna in the radio is parallel to the magnetic field of the received signal.
Here is an animation of the VU meter when monitoring the heavily compressed and clipped air signal of an Atlanta radio station.
users.ece.gatech.edu /~mleach/radio   (558 words)

  
 Atlanta apartments, corporate housing in Atlanta Georgia
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and we were the official apartment locator service chosen by the 1996 Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.
Rental Relocation's agents have five to ten years of industry experience before joining our team of professionals and our licensed real estate agents are required to take continuing education courses.
www.rentalrelocation.com   (145 words)

  
 Atlanta Airport
Atlanta Airport has one terminal building divided into two mirror image areas - Terminal North and Terminal South.
Each area has its own access and parking lots.
The Concourses are reached by Atlanta's own subway train system.
www.airwise.com /airports/us/ATL/ATL_01.html   (143 words)

  
 Atlanta Audubon Society - the Atlanta Area Chapter of National Audubon Society   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Atlanta Audubon Society - the Atlanta Area Chapter of National Audubon Society
The mission of the Atlanta Audubon Society is to promote the enjoyment and understanding of birds and to conserve and restore the ecosystems that support them.
Atlanta Audubon is a member of Earth Share of Georgia
www.atlantaaudubon.org   (118 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Apartments from Gables
Location is a primary consideration for many people searching for Atlanta area apartments.
Use our Gables Find An Apartment Home locator to view pictures of our Atlanta area apartments and communities, and use our automatic map program to help you calculate the distances from each apartment community to your place of work or other areas of interest.
Location is important due to traffic patterns, so look at the Gables Atlanta area apartments located near metro stations.
www.gables.com /Atlanta/area-apartments.cfm   (254 words)

  
 Atlanta Area Council of ABWA -- Home
The mission of the Atlanta Area Council of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) is:
The local dues to become a member of the Atlanta Area Council of ABWA are only $15/year.
There are quite a number of ABWA Chapters / Express Networks in the area, one in a county near you, so browse the list below, follow any links available, or visit the Chapters/Networks page for more information.
www.aacabwa.org   (171 words)

  
 Atlanta Sports and Fitness   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Atlanta Hawks guard Donta Smith is living proof dreams really can come true
The new Dave FM Corporate Tennis League gives Atlanta businesses a new way to beat their competition.
Atlanta is buzzing about the meal-delivery service that brings Zone-friendly meals right to your doorstop
www.atlantasportsmag.com   (89 words)

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