History of Atlanta in Timeline

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of Georgia, located in Fulton and DeKalb counties. As of 2020, the city has a population of over 510,000, making it the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 36th in the U.S. Atlanta is the central city of a larger metropolitan area comprising Cobb, Clayton, and Gwinnett counties, with a total population exceeding 6.4 million, ranking it as the eighth-largest metro area in the nation. The city's geography includes foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at around 1,000 feet above sea level, characterized by rolling hills, greenery, and dense urban tree coverage.

1902: Construction of the Carnegie Library

The Carnegie Library was constructed in 1902.

1905: Construction of Terminal Station

Terminal Station was built in 1905.

1906: Atlanta Race Riot

In 1906, the Atlanta Race Riot occurred, with Whites attacking Blacks, resulting in at least 27 deaths and over 70 injuries.

1912: Seizure of Rhodes by Italy

In 1912, Italy seized the Isle of Rhodes from Turkey, leading to Sephardic Jews from Rhodes immigrating to Atlanta.

1913: Leo Frank Conviction

In 1913, Leo Frank, a Jewish-American factory superintendent, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death; the sentence was later commuted to life.

1914: Braves win World Series as the Boston Braves

The Braves franchise overall has won eighteen National League pennants and four World Series championships in three different cities, with their first in 1914 as the Boston Braves.

1915: Leo Frank Lynching

In 1915, Leo Frank was taken from jail and lynched in Marietta, horrifying the Jewish community.

May 21, 1917: Great Atlanta Fire

On May 21, 1917, the Great Atlanta Fire destroyed 1,938 buildings in what is now the Old Fourth Ward, resulting in one fatality and displacing 10,000 people.

December 15, 1939: Premiere of "Gone with the Wind"

On December 15, 1939, Atlanta hosted the premiere of the film "Gone with the Wind".

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1939: Gone With the Wind set in Atlanta

In 1939, Gone With the Wind was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

January 23, 1940: Heaviest Single Snowfall

On January 23, 1940, Atlanta experienced its heaviest single snowfall with approximately 10 inches (25 cm) of snow.

1946: Atlanta Hawks founded as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks

The Atlanta Hawks were founded in 1946 as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, playing in Moline, Illinois.

1948: Hiring of First Black Police Officers

In 1948, the mayor of Atlanta ordered the hiring of the first eight African-American police officers in the city.

1950: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Merger

In 1950, The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution merged to form The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

1956: Sugar Bowl Controversy

In 1956, controversy preceded the Sugar Bowl game between Pitt and Georgia Tech due to racial integration concerns, resulting in protests and riots. On December 5 the Georgia Tech board of regents voted 13–1 in favor of allowing the game to proceed as scheduled.

1956: Film about the 1956 Sugar Bowl and '56 Atlanta riots to be produced

In 2022, it was announced that a film about the 1956 Sugar Bowl and '56 Atlanta riots would be produced here.

1957: Braves win World Series as the Milwaukee Braves

The Braves franchise overall has won eighteen National League pennants and four World Series championships in three different cities, with their first in 1914 as the Boston Braves and in 1957 as the Milwaukee Braves.

1959: Desegregation of Public Transportation

By 1959, public transportation in Atlanta was desegregated.

1960: White Population Percentage

In 1960, Whites comprised 61.7% of Atlanta's population.

1961: Desegregation of Rich's Restaurant

By 1961, the restaurant at Rich's department store was desegregated.

1961: Road Barriers in Cascade Heights

In 1961, Atlanta erected road barriers in Cascade Heights to thwart blockbusting by realtors.

1963: Desegregation of Movie Theaters

By 1963, movie theaters in Atlanta were desegregated.

1966: State of Georgia Building Built

In 1966, the State of Georgia Building was built, exemplifying Atlanta's embrace of modern architecture during the late 20th century.

1966: Atlanta Falcons established

The Atlanta Falcons have played in Atlanta since their inception in 1966.

1966: Braves move to Atlanta

The Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966. Originally established as the Boston Red Stockings in 1871, they are the oldest continually operating professional sports franchise in the United States.

1967: Professional soccer played in Atlanta

Professional soccer has been played in some form in Atlanta since 1967.

1968: Atlanta Chiefs win NASL Championship

In 1968, the Atlanta Chiefs of the original North American Soccer League won the NASL Championship and defeated English first division club Manchester City F.C. twice in international friendlies.

1968: Hawks move to Atlanta

The Atlanta Hawks moved to Atlanta from St. Louis in 1968.

1969: Atlanta International Pop Festival

In 1969, Atlanta hosted the Atlanta International Pop Festival, taking place more than a month before Woodstock and featuring many of the same bands.

1970: African Americans become majority

By 1970, African Americans were the majority of Atlanta's population.

1971: Demolition of the Equitable Building

In 1971, the Equitable Building, constructed in 1892, was demolished, illustrating Atlanta's ambivalence toward historic preservation.

1972: Demolition of Terminal Station

In 1972, Terminal Station, originally constructed in 1905, was demolished, highlighting Atlanta's struggles with historic preservation.

1972: Atlanta Flames established

In 1972, the Atlanta Flames (now the Calgary Flames) played in Atlanta.

January 7, 1973: Severe Ice Storm

On January 7, 1973, Atlanta experienced a severe ice storm, which caused more problems than typical snowfall.

1973: Tree Canopy Coverage

Between 1973 and 1999 Atlanta lost significant tree canopy coverage.

1973: Desegregation of Public Schools

By 1973, public schools in Atlanta were desegregated.

1973: Black Mayors

Every mayor elected since 1973 has been Black.

1973: Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor

In 1973, Maynard Jackson was elected as Atlanta's first Black mayor.

1974: Tree cover percentage

In 1974, Atlanta's tree cover was 48%.

1975: Subway system construction begins

Construction of Atlanta's subway system began in 1975.

1975: Freeway Opposition and Gentrification

In 1975, neighborhood opposition successfully prevented the construction of two freeways through Atlanta's east side. This area subsequently became the starting point for gentrification in Atlanta.

1976: Lynyrd Skynyrd records "Free Bird" at the Fox Theatre

In 1976, Lynyrd Skynyrd's famous live rendition of "Free Bird" was recorded at the Fox Theatre, with lead singer Ronnie Van Zant directing the band to "play it pretty for Atlanta".

1976: Opening of the Georgia World Congress Center

In 1976, the Georgia World Congress Center opened in Atlanta.

1977: Smokey and the Bandit set in Atlanta

In 1977, Smokey and the Bandit was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

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1977: Demolition of the Carnegie Library

In 1977, the Carnegie Library, originally built in 1902, was demolished.

1979: The Dukes of Hazzard set in Atlanta

In 1979, The Dukes of Hazzard was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

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1979: Subway Rail Service Commences

In 1979, rail service commenced on Atlanta's subway system.

1980: Falcons win division title

The Atlanta Falcons won the division title in 1980.

1980: Atlanta Flames relocate

The Atlanta Flames relocated in 1980.

1981: Sharky's Machine set in Atlanta

In 1981, Sharky's Machine was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

1982: Staff Consolidation

In 1982, staff consolidation occurred at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

1982: Georgia-Pacific Tower Built

In 1982, the Georgia-Pacific Tower was built, further showcasing Atlanta's adoption of modern architecture.

1985: The Slugger's Wife set in Atlanta

In 1985, The Slugger's Wife was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

1985: Trees Atlanta Founded

In 1985, Trees Atlanta, a non-profit organization, was founded.

1987: One Atlantic Center Built

In 1987, One Atlantic Center, a postmodern building with a tapering spire, was built, marking Atlanta's embrace of postmodern architecture.

1989: Driving Miss Daisy set in Atlanta

In 1989, Driving Miss Daisy was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

1990: Population loss in Atlanta

Between 1970 and 1990, Atlanta lost more than 100,000 residents, over 20% of its population.

1990: African Americans Share of the Population

In 1990, African Americans made up a high of 67% of Atlanta's population.

1990: Atlanta Awarded Olympic Games

In 1990, after Atlanta was awarded the Olympic Games, gentrification expanded into other parts of the city, driven by infrastructure improvements in preparation for the Games.

1990: Start of Black Flight

In the 1990s, Atlanta began to experience Black flight, with African Americans moving to the suburbs.

1991: 191 Peachtree Tower Built

In 1991, the 191 Peachtree Tower, a skyscraper in the postmodern style, was built in Atlanta.

1991: Braves start run of 14 straight divisional championships

The Braves started an unprecedented run of 14 straight divisional championships from 1991 to 2005.

1992: Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and Bank of America Plaza Completed

In 1992, the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and the Bank of America Plaza were completed. The Bank of America Plaza became the tallest building in the city.

1993: Citywide Ordinance

Since 1993, a citywide ordinance imposes fees on developers that remove trees on their property.

1994: Super Bowl XXVIII

In 1994, Atlanta hosted Super Bowl XXVIII.

1994: Renee Lewis Glover CEO

Renee Lewis Glover became CEO in 1994.

1995: Atlanta Braves win World Series

In 1995, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series championship during an unprecedented run of 14 straight divisional championships from 1991 to 2005.

1996: Centennial Olympic Park legacy

Centennial Olympic Park became a legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympics, forming the centerpiece of the city's tourist district.

1996: Centennial Summer Olympics

In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Centennial Summer Olympics, its most famous sporting event.

1996: Atlanta Hosts Summer Olympic Games

In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympic Games, involving major construction projects and a record number of participating nations and athletes, but also experiencing some problems including the Centennial Olympic Park bombing.

1996: Tree cover percentage

In 1996, Atlanta's tree cover was 38%.

1996: Home prices in Atlanta drop to 1996 levels

In January 2012, Atlanta's housing market struggled, with home prices dropping by 2.1%, reaching levels not seen since 1996.

1996: Atlanta Housing Authority Demolishes Public Housing

In the lead-up to the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Atlanta Housing Authority demolished nearly all of its public housing.

1996: Summer Olympics Investment and White Population Rebound

With investments following the 1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta's non-Hispanic White population began to rebound after decades of White flight.

1998: Atlanta Silverbacks formed

In 1998 the Atlanta Silverbacks were formed, playing the new North American Soccer League.

1998: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport becomes world's busiest

In 1998, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport became the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic.

1998: Falcons win division title and NFC championship

In 1998, the Atlanta Falcons won the division title and the NFC championship.

1999: Tree Canopy Coverage

Between 1973 and 1999 Atlanta lost significant tree canopy coverage.

1999: Falcons lose Super Bowl XXXIII

In 1999, the Atlanta Falcons lost to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII.

1999: Atlanta Thrashers established

In 1999, the Atlanta Thrashers (now the Winnipeg Jets) played in Atlanta.

2000: White Population Growth

Between 2000 and 2020, the proportion of Whites in Atlanta grew from 33% to 39% of the city's population.

2000: Super Bowl XXXIV

In 2000, Atlanta hosted Super Bowl XXXIV.

2000: Cycling Commute Percentage

In 2000, cycling comprised 0.3% of all commutes in Atlanta.

2000: AHA Eradication of Public Housing

Post-2000, new development in Atlanta was aided by the Atlanta Housing Authority's eradication of the city's public housing, allowing for mixed-income housing developments.

2000: Demographic changes in Atlanta

The 2000s marked a period of significant demographic change in Atlanta, with an influx of new migrants and changes in the city's racial makeup.

2001: Study on Tree Cover Decline

A 2001 study found Atlanta's heavy tree cover declined from 48% in 1974 to 38% in 1996.

2001: Crime Rate Decrease

Between 2001 and 2009, the Atlanta Police Department oversaw a 40% decrease in the city's crime rate.

2001: PGA Championship

In 2001, Atlanta hosted the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

2001: Shirley Franklin elected as mayor

In 2001, Shirley Franklin became the first woman to be elected mayor of Atlanta, and the first African-American woman to serve as mayor of a major Southern city.

2001: Ceasing of Separate Publication

In 2001, separate publication of the morning Constitution and afternoon Journal ceased.

2003: Atlanta "De-Southernized"

By 2003, Atlanta magazine concluded that Atlanta had become significantly "de-Southernized" due to corporate headquarters attracting migrants from other areas.

2003: Atlanta Gladiators play in Duluth

Since 2003, the Atlanta Gladiators, a minor league hockey team in the ECHL, have played in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth.

2004: Falcons win division title

The Atlanta Falcons won the division title in 2004.

2005: BeltLine Project Approved

In 2005, the $2.8 billion BeltLine project was approved in Atlanta.

2005: Braves end run of 14 straight divisional championships

The Braves run of 14 straight divisional championships from 1991 ended in 2005.

2006: ATL set in Atlanta

In 2006, ATL was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

2006: Bill Campbell Conviction

In 2006, Mayor Bill Campbell was convicted by a federal jury on three counts of tax evasion.

March 14, 2008: EF2 Tornado Damages Downtown Atlanta

On March 14, 2008, an EF2 tornado damaged prominent structures in downtown Atlanta.

2009: Crime Rate Decrease

Between 2001 and 2009, the Atlanta Police Department oversaw a 40% decrease in the city's crime rate.

2009: Increase in young, college-educated residents

From 2000 to 2009, the area surrounding Downtown Atlanta saw an increase of 9,722 residents aged 25 to 34 with at least a four-year degree, an increase of 61%.

2009: Cycling Commute Percentage

In 2009, cycling comprised 1.1% of all commutes in Atlanta.

2010: Atlanta seventh-most visited city in the United States

As of 2010, Atlanta is the seventh-most visited city in the United States, with over 35 million visitors per year.

2010: New Atlanta Residents

Between 2010 and 2020, Blacks made up nine percent of new Atlanta residents.

2010: White Population Growth

Between 2010 and 2020, Whites made up the majority of new Atlanta residents.

2010: Atlanta sees contraction in employment

From 2010 to 2011, Atlanta saw a 0.9% contraction in employment and plateauing income growth at 0.4%.

2010: Decrease in Black Population

In 2010, African Americans made up 54% of Atlanta's population, with a decrease of 31,678 Black residents from 2000 to 2010.

2010: Notable Immigration

Since 2010, the Atlanta area has experienced notable immigration from India, China, South Korea, and Jamaica.

2010: Falcons win division title

The Atlanta Falcons won the division title in 2010.

2011: Brookings Institution Study

A 2011 Brookings Institution study placed Atlanta 91st of 100 metro areas for transit accessibility.

2011: Atlanta sees contraction in employment

From 2010 to 2011, Atlanta saw a 0.9% contraction in employment and plateauing income growth at 0.4%.

2011: The Change Up filmed in Atlanta

In 2011, Atlanta doubled for other parts of the world and fictional settlements in blockbuster productions, among them The Change Up.

2011: PGA Championship and WrestleMania

In 2011, Atlanta hosted the PGA Championship and professional wrestling's annual WrestleMania.

2011: The New York Times characterizes Empire State South and Miller Union

In 2011, The New York Times characterized Empire State South and Miller Union as reflecting "a new kind of sophisticated Southern sensibility centered on the farm but experienced in the city".

2011: Atlanta Thrashers relocate

The Atlanta Thrashers relocated in 2011.

January 2012: Home prices in Atlanta drop to 1996 levels

In January 2012, Atlanta's housing market struggled, with home prices dropping by 2.1%, reaching levels not seen since 1996.

February 2012: Average home price in Atlanta plummets

In February 2012, the average home price in Atlanta plummeted to 17.3% compared with a year earlier, becoming the largest annual drop in the history of the index for any American or global city.

June 30, 2012: Record High Temperature

On June 30, 2012, Atlanta recorded a high temperature of 106 °F (41 °C).

2012: IT Job Growth

In 2012, Atlanta was ranked as the sixth fastest-growing city for IT jobs, with an employment growth of 4.8%.

2012: Forbes Ranking

In 2012, Forbes ranked Atlanta as the 6th most dangerous American city.

2012: Falcons win division title

The Atlanta Falcons won the division title in 2012.

2012: Georgia Aquarium no longer the world's largest indoor aquarium

Until 2012, the Georgia Aquarium was the world's largest indoor aquarium, but is no longer the case.

2013: IT Job Concentration

As of 2013, Atlanta contained the fourth-largest concentration of IT jobs in the US.

2013: Hispanic Population Size

In 2013, Metro Atlanta had the 19th largest Hispanic population in the United States.

2013: Federal Grant for BeltLine

In 2013, the BeltLine project received a federal grant of $18 million for the southwest corridor development.

2013: Renee Lewis Glover Leaves Position

Renee Lewis Glover left her position in 2013.

January 2014: Extreme Low Temperatures Recorded

In January 2014, Atlanta experienced one of the last occurrences of temperatures below 10 °F (−12 °C).

September 2014: Atlanta's economy ranked low among American cities

In September 2014, Atlanta's economy was ranked 68th among 100 American cities due to an elevated unemployment rate, declining real income levels, and a depressed housing market.

2014: Protestant Christian Affiliation

According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, approximately 63% of Atlanta residents identified as some type of Protestant.

2014: Educational Attainment Statistics

As of 2014, 45% of adults aged 25 or older in Atlanta had at least four-year college degrees.

2014: Ride Along set in Atlanta

In 2014, Ride Along was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

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2014: Atlanta Streetcar Opens

In 2014, the Atlanta Streetcar opened to the public.

2015: Households Without a Car

In 2015, 15.2 percent of Atlanta households lacked a car.

2015: Ant-Man filmed in Atlanta

In 2015, Atlanta doubled for other parts of the world and fictional settlements in blockbuster productions, among them Marvel features such as Ant-Man.

June 2016: Relay Bike Share Program

Starting in June 2016, Atlanta received a bike sharing program, known as Relay Bike Share, with 100 bikes in Downtown and Midtown.

2016: American Community Survey

According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 68.6% of working city of Atlanta residents commuted by driving alone.

2016: Households Without a Car

In 2016, 16.4 percent of Atlanta households lacked a car.

2016: Captain America: Civil War filmed in Atlanta

In 2016, Atlanta doubled for other parts of the world and fictional settlements in blockbuster productions, among them Marvel features such as Captain America: Civil War.

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2016: Preservation of Atlanta-Fulton Central Library

In 2016, activists successfully convinced the Atlanta City Council not to demolish the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library, designed by Marcel Breuer.

2016: Falcons win division title and NFC championship

In 2016, the Atlanta Falcons won the division title and the NFC championship.

January 2017: Welcoming City Declaration

In January 2017, Atlanta declared the city was a "welcoming city" and "will remain open and welcoming to all".

April 2017: Relay Bike Share Expansion

As of April 2017, Atlanta's Relay Bike Share program expanded to 500 bikes at 65 stations.

2017: Vegetation Coverage

As of 2017, vegetation covers 47.9% of Atlanta, the highest among all major American cities.

2017: Braves move to Truist Park

For the 2017 season, the Atlanta Braves moved from Turner Field to Truist Park, which is located outside the city limits in the Cumberland/Galleria area of Cobb County.

2017: Atlanta United FC begins play

In 2017, Atlanta United FC began play as Atlanta's first premier-division professional soccer club since the Chiefs.

2017: Baby Driver set in Atlanta

In 2017, Baby Driver was one of several notable examples of films actually set in Atlanta.

2017: Film and television production injects billions into Georgia's economy

In 2017, film and television production injected $9.5 billion into Georgia's economy, with Atlanta garnering most of the projects, making it the all-time most popular destination for film production in the United States and one of the 10 most popular destinations globally.

2017: Falcons move to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and lose Super Bowl LI

In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons moved from the Georgia Dome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and lost to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, the largest comeback in Super Bowl history.

2017: AFRD Call Volume

In 2017, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to over 100,000 calls for service.

2017: School Children

In 2017, the number of children living in the annexed territory who attended public schools was nine.

January 1, 2018: CDC Annexation

Effective January 1, 2018, the City of Atlanta annexed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into its territory.

March 2018: Cyberattack on Atlanta

In March 2018, the city of Atlanta was the subject of a massive cyberattack.

September 21, 2018: Atlanta joins Major League Rugby

On September 21, 2018, Major League Rugby announced that Atlanta was one of the expansion teams joining the league for the 2020 season named Rugby ATL.

2018: Atlanta hosts College Football Playoff National Championship

Atlanta hosted the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.

2018: Real estate market resurges

By 2018, Atlanta's real estate market had resurged, with median home value and rent growth significantly outpacing the national average thanks to a rapidly-growing regional economy.

2018: Atlanta United FC wins MLS Cup

In 2018, Atlanta United FC won MLS Cup 2018, defeating the Portland Timbers 2–0.

2018: Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War filmed in Atlanta

In 2018, Atlanta doubled for other parts of the world and fictional settlements in blockbuster productions, among them Marvel features such as Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War.

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2018: City Annexation

In 2018, the City of Atlanta annexed a portion of DeKalb County containing the Centers for Disease Control and Emory University.

September 2019: James M. Cox Foundation Donation

In September 2019, the James M. Cox Foundation donated $6 million to connect the Silver Comet Trail to The Atlanta BeltLine.

December 2019: Atlanta Hosts Miss Universe 2019

In December 2019, Atlanta hosted the Miss Universe 2019 pageant competition.

2019: Atlanta Legends fold

In 2019, Atlanta also briefly hosted an Alliance of American Football team, the Atlanta Legends, but the league was suspended during its first season and the team folded.

2019: Super Bowl LIII

In 2019, Atlanta hosted Super Bowl LIII.

2019: ASUN Conference moves headquarters to Atlanta

In 2019, the ASUN Conference moved its headquarters to Atlanta.

2019: Indian Population Ranking

Pew Research Center ranked the Atlanta area among the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas by Indian population in 2019.

2020: U.S. Census

According to the 2020 U.S. census, Atlanta is the 36th most populous city in the United States.

2020: Bike Lane Construction

Atlanta's transportation plan called for the construction of 226 miles of bike lanes by 2020.

2020: White Population Growth

Between 2000 and 2020, the proportion of Whites in Atlanta grew from 33% to 39% of the city's population.

2020: NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Championship

In 2020, Atlanta hosted the NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Championship.

2020: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport temporarily loses its top ranking

In 2020, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport temporarily lost its position as the world's busiest airport.

2020: Decline in Black Residents

In 2020, the city's share of Black residents shrank to 47%, down from 67% in 1990.

2020: Rugby ATL joins Major League Rugby

On September 21, 2018, Major League Rugby announced that Atlanta was one of the expansion teams joining the league for the 2020 season named Rugby ATL.

2020: Christian Affiliation

Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, overall, 73% of the population identify with some tradition or denomination of Christianity.

March 31, 2021: Atlanta Rhinos turn fully professional

On March 31, 2021, Atlanta Rhinos left the USA Rugby League and turned fully professional for the first time, joining the new North American Rugby League.

2021: Atlanta's GDP

In 2021, Atlanta had a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $473 billion, the 11th-largest economy among cities in the U.S.

2021: Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry Opens

In 2021, Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry, a 280-acre green space and reservoir, opened as the city's largest park.

2021: Norfolk Southern Moves Headquarters to Atlanta

In 2021, major freight railroad Norfolk Southern moved their headquarters to Atlanta.

2021: Atlanta Braves win World Series

In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series.

2021: Atlanta Dream move to smaller arena in College Park

In 2021, the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association moved to a smaller arena in the southern Atlanta suburb of College Park.

January 3, 2022: Andre Dickens Becomes Mayor

On January 3, 2022, Andre Dickens, a Democrat, began his first term in office as the mayor of Atlanta.

June 16, 2022: Atlanta Selected as 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City

On June 16, 2022, Atlanta was selected as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

December 24, 2022: Extreme Low Temperatures Recorded

On December 24, 2022, Atlanta experienced one of the last occurrences of temperatures below 10 °F (−12 °C).

2022: Hartsfield-Jackson Passenger Traffic

In 2022, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport had an estimated 93.7 million passengers.

2022: Film about the 1956 Sugar Bowl and '56 Atlanta riots to be produced

In 2022, it was announced that a film about the 1956 Sugar Bowl and '56 Atlanta riots would be produced here.

2022: Expected Completion of Trail Connection

In 2022, the connection of the Silver Comet Trail to the Atlanta BeltLine was expected to be completed.

2022: Median and Per Capita Income

In 2022, the median household income in Atlanta was $77,655, and the per capita income was $60,778.

2022: Increase in Gang-Related Charges

In 2022, there was a 200% increase in gang-related charges in Atlanta.

2023: Atlanta Population Estimate

In 2023, Atlanta's population was estimated to be 510,823, making it the eighth most populous city in the Southeast.

2023: Atlanta Ranked as Gang City

In 2023, Money Inc named Atlanta the third worst gang city in the U.S. Also in 2023, it was estimated that about 1,000 gangs in the Atlanta area were responsible for at least 70% of all crime.

2023: ParkScore Ranking

In 2023, The Trust for Public Land reported that Atlanta's park system received a ranking of 28 among the 100 most populous U.S. cities.

2023: United States Soccer Federation moves headquarters to Atlanta

In 2023, the United States Soccer Federation moved their headquarters from Chicago to Atlanta with the help of Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank.