Barrow County is a traditional and historical county in the suburbs of Atlanta. The cities in Barrow County are filled with residential areas that are great for raising families. Multiple major highways run through the county, and they create accessible commuting routes. Business opportunities are numerous in the county, which makes it a more appealing […]
Numerous equestrian centers are located throughout Atlanta serving all ages and skill levels. Here are a few to check out: Chastain Horse Park, Atlanta www.chastainhorsepark.org (404) 252-4244 Chukkar Farms, Alpharetta www.chukkarfarmpoloclub.com (770) 664-1533 Eagle Creek Equestrian Center, Griffin www.eaglecreekequestriancenter.com (770) 467-1148 Ellenwood Equestrian Center, Ellenwood www.ellenwoodequestriancenter.com (770) 507-0464 Foxcroft Farm Equestrian Center, Alpharetta www.foxcroftfarm.net (678) […]
Having a temperate climate, Atlanta offers its residents four distinct seasons. The flowering of the dogwood trees in the spring brings a festive air to the city, one of the greenest metro areas in the eastern part of the nation. Temperatures average in the 60s during the spring season, leading residents to return in force […]
Fortune 500 companies in Atlanta Home Depot www.homedepot.com 1-800-466-3337 Coca-Cola www.coca-cola.com 1-800-438-2653 United Parcel Service www.ups.com 1-800-742-5877 Delta Air Lines www.delta.com Southern www.southerncompany.com (404) 506-5000 Genuine Parts www.genpt.com (770) 953-1700 First Data www.firstdata.com 1-303-967-8000 SunTrust Banks www.suntrust.com Coca-Cola Enterprises www.cokecce.com (678) 260-3000 Newell Rubbermaid www.newellrubbermaid.com (770) 418-7000 Fortune 500 Companies in Georgia Aflac www.aflac.com […]
Rail The historic rail station located in the Buckhead community was built in 1918 as a suburban stop on the line emanating from the grand downtown rail terminal. Today it is Atlanta’s main passenger rail terminal serving as a stop along Amtrak’s Crescent passenger service that connects New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Birmingham and […]
Atlanta is a tennis town! Opportunities abound in every neighborhood in Atlanta. Here’s a sample of where to hit the court in your neighborhood. Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association www.altatennis.org (770) 399-5788 Bartow-Dellinger Park (770) 387-5626 Cherokee-Recreation & Parks (770) 924-7768 Clayton-Parks & Recreation (770) 477-3766 Cobb-Parks & Recreation (770) 528-8800 Dekalb-Parks & Recreation Department (404) […]
Tee Time Metro Atlanta offers a wealth of golfing opportunities. Public-access courses are available throughout the area with new courses opening every year. An hour or so drive from Atlanta yields a world of beautiful courses, such as those at Lake Oconee, Callaway Gardens and Helen. Atlanta National Golf Club, Alpharetta www.atlantanationalgolfclub.com Private (770) 442-8801 […]
Atlanta also hosts many motor sports such as the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the NASCAR Sprint Cup races, Monster Truck Jam, the AMA Supercross, and the Suzuki Superbike Showdown. Below is a list of venues for Atlanta’s motor sports and websites to find out more information about events and schedules. Atlanta Motor Speedway www.atlantamotorspeedway.com Road Atlanta […]
Atlanta and its surrounding areas have many competitive college sports teams. A couple of well-known college football teams are the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Below are the main colleges in Georgia that have sports teams and the website for each athletic department. Agnes Scott College Athletic Department www.agnesscott.edu Clark […]
Atlanta has seven major sports teams that provide year-round live, televised, and radio-broadcast entertainment for thousands of fans. Atlanta’s teams play at first-rate venues that have hosted the World Series, Super Bowls, NCAA Regional and Final Four basketball tournaments, the Peach Bowl, Major League Baseball’s All Star Game, and the SEC Championship Game. Below are […]