History of Atlanta in Timeline
Atlanta, the capital and most populous city of Georgia, is located in Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of approximately 520,070 in 2024, it ranks as the eighth-most populous city in the Southeast and 36th nationally. Classified as a Beta + global city, Atlanta boasts a metropolitan area exceeding 6.4 million residents, making it the eighth-largest in the U.S. Situated in the Appalachian foothills at over 1,000 feet above sea level, Atlanta is characterized by its rolling hills, greenery, and dense urban tree coverage.
1902: Opening of the Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library opened in 1902.
1906: Atlanta Race Riot of 1906
In 1906, the Atlanta Race Riot occurred, resulting in at least 27 deaths and over 70 injuries with extensive damage in Black neighborhoods after Whites attacked Blacks.
1913: Leo Frank Conviction
In 1913, Leo Frank, a Jewish-American factory superintendent, was convicted of murder and sentenced to death.
1914: Braves win World Series as Boston Braves
In 1914, the Braves won their first World Series championship as the Boston Braves.
1915: Leo Frank Lynched
In 1915, Leo Frank was lynched in Marietta after his death sentence was commuted.
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 death 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", based on Margaret Mitchell's novel. The film's producer David O. Selznick, and stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, and Olivia de Havilland attended the event, but Hattie McDaniel was barred due to segregation laws.
1939: Gone With the Wind set in Atlanta
In 1939, the movie Gone With the Wind was set in Atlanta.
January 23, 1940: Heaviest Snowfall
On January 23, 1940, Atlanta experienced its heaviest single snowfall, with around 10 inches (25 cm) of snow.
1946: Founding of the Tri-Cities Blackhawks
In 1946, the Atlanta Hawks were founded as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks, playing in Moline, Illinois.
1948: First African-American Police Officers Hired
In 1948, the mayor of Atlanta ordered the hiring of the first eight African-American police officers in the city in exchange for support from the Black community.
1950: Merger of The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the result of a 1950 merger between The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution.
1956: Controversy over 1956 Sugar Bowl
In 1956, controversy preceded the Sugar Bowl due to the presence of African-American fullback Bobby Grier on the Pitt Panthers roster and Governor Marvin Griffin's opposition to racial integration. Students from both Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia held a protest against Griffin's stance which soon turned into a riot.
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 the '56 Atlanta riots would be produced.
1957: Braves win World Series as Milwaukee Braves
In 1957, the Braves won a World Series championship as the Milwaukee Braves.
1959: Public Transportation Desegregated
By 1959, public transportation in Atlanta was desegregated.
1960: White Population in Atlanta in 1960
In 1960, Whites comprised 61.7% of Atlanta's population.
1961: Restaurant at Rich's Desegregated
By 1961, the restaurant at Rich's department store was desegregated.
1961: Road Barriers Erected in Cascade Heights
In 1961, Atlanta attempted to thwart blockbusting by realtors by erecting road barriers in Cascade Heights.
1963: Movie Theaters Desegregated
By 1963, movie theaters in Atlanta were desegregated.
1966: Inception of the Atlanta Falcons
In 1966, the Atlanta Falcons were established and began playing in Atlanta.
1966: Braves move to Atlanta
In 1966, the Braves moved to Atlanta from their previous location.
1966: Construction of the State of Georgia Building
In 1966, the State of Georgia Building was constructed as an example of modern architecture in Atlanta.
1967: Robert Shaw becomes music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
In 1967, Robert Shaw became the music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, beginning his tenure which lasted until 1988.
1967: First professional soccer team in Atlanta
In 1967, professional soccer was first played in Atlanta.
1968: Atlanta Chiefs win NASL Championship
In 1968, the Atlanta Chiefs won the North American Soccer League (NASL) Championship.
1968: Hawks move to Atlanta
In 1968, the Hawks moved to Atlanta from St. Louis.
1969: Atlanta International Pop Festival held
In 1969, Atlanta hosted the Atlanta International Pop Festival, which featured many of the same bands that later performed at Woodstock.
1970: African Americans Become Majority Population
By 1970, African Americans were the majority of Atlanta's population.
1971: Demolition of the Equitable Building
In 1971, the Equitable Building, originally built in 1892, was demolished in Atlanta.
1972: Demolition of Terminal Station
In 1972, Terminal Station, originally built in 1905, was demolished in Atlanta.
1972: Atlanta Flames begin play
In 1972, the Atlanta Flames began playing in Atlanta.
January 7, 1973: Severe Ice Storm
On January 7, 1973, Atlanta experienced a severe ice storm that caused significant problems.
1973: Start of Tree Canopy Coverage Decline
Between 1973 and 1999, Atlanta experienced a loss of significant tree canopy coverage.
1973: Public Schools Desegregated
By 1973, public schools in Atlanta were desegregated, nearly 20 years after the US Supreme Court ruling.
1973: Black Mayors
Every mayor elected since 1973 in Atlanta has been Black.
1973: Maynard Jackson Elected
In 1973, Maynard Jackson was elected as Atlanta's first Black mayor.
1975: Subway System Construction Begins
In 1975, construction of Atlanta's subway system began.
1975: Freeway Opposition and Gentrification Start
In 1975, neighborhood opposition successfully prevented two freeways from being built through the city's east side, which became the starting point for Atlanta's gentrification.
1976: Lynyrd Skynyrd records "Free Bird" live at the Fox Theatre
In 1976, Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded their famous live rendition of "Free Bird" at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
1976: Opening of the Georgia World Congress Center
The Georgia World Congress Center opened in 1976, solidifying Atlanta's status as a convention city.
1977: Demolition of the Carnegie Library
In 1977, the Carnegie Library, originally built in 1902, was demolished in Atlanta.
1977: Smokey and the Bandit set in Atlanta
In 1977, the movie Smokey and the Bandit was set in Atlanta.
1979: The Dukes of Hazzard set in Atlanta
In 1979, the movie The Dukes of Hazzard was set in Atlanta.
1980: Falcons win division title
In 1980, the Atlanta Falcons won a division title.
1980: Atlanta Flames relocate to Calgary
In 1980, the Atlanta Flames relocated to Calgary, becoming the Calgary Flames.
1981: Sharky's Machine set in Atlanta
In 1981, the movie Sharky's Machine was set in Atlanta.
1982: Construction of the Georgia-Pacific Tower
In 1982, the Georgia-Pacific Tower was built, representing Atlanta's embrace of modern architecture.
1982: Staff Consolidation
Staff consolidation occurred in 1982 between The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution.
1985: The Slugger's Wife set in Atlanta
In 1985, the movie The Slugger's Wife was set in Atlanta.
1985: Trees Atlanta Founded
Trees Atlanta, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1985 and has planted and distributed over 113,000 shade trees in the city.
1987: Construction of One Atlantic Center
In 1987, One Atlantic Center was built, displaying a tapering spire and marking Atlanta as an early home of postmodern buildings.
1988: Yoel Levi becomes music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
In 1988, Yoel Levi succeeded Robert Shaw as the music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, a position he held until 2000.
1989: Driving Miss Daisy set in Atlanta
In 1989, the movie Driving Miss Daisy was 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-American Population Peak
In 1990, African Americans made up a high of 67% of Atlanta's population.
1990: Atlanta Awarded Olympic Games, Gentrification Expands
In 1990, after Atlanta was awarded the Olympic Games, gentrification expanded into other parts of the city. This was stimulated by infrastructure improvements undertaken in preparation for the games.
1990: Start of Black Flight
In the 1990s, Atlanta started to experience Black flight, with African Americans moving outside the city seeking a lower cost of living or better public schools.
1991: Construction of 191 Peachtree Tower
In 1991, 191 Peachtree Tower was built in Atlanta, featuring classical elements typical of postmodern architecture.
1991: Start of Braves' 14-year divisional championship run
In 1991, the Braves began an unprecedented run of 14 straight divisional championships, lasting until 2005.
1992: Construction of the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and Bank of America Plaza
In 1992, the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and the Bank of America Plaza were completed. The Bank of America Plaza, standing at 1,023 feet (312 m), is the tallest building in the city.
1993: Citywide Ordinance on Tree Removal
A citywide ordinance was enacted in 1993 imposing fees on developers that remove trees on their property.
1994: Renee Lewis Glover Appointed CEO
Renee Lewis Glover was CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority from 1994-2013.
1995: Braves win World Series
In 1995, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series, marking their third championship in a different city.
1996: Decline in Tree Cover Study
A 2001 study found that Atlanta's heavy tree cover declined from 48% in 1974 to 38% in 1996.
1996: Centennial Summer Olympics
Atlanta hosted the Centennial Summer Olympics in 1996.
1996: Home prices at levels not seen since 1996
By January 2012, home prices dropped to levels not seen since 1996.
1996: Centennial Olympic Park Legacy
Centennial Olympic Park, a legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympics, forms the centerpiece of Atlanta's tourist district.
1996: Atlanta Selected for 1996 Summer Olympic Games
In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympic Games, with major construction projects and the first games with every invited national Olympic committee participating.
1996: Atlanta hosts the 1996 Summer Olympics
In 1996, Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, sparking investment in universities, parks, and tourism.
1996: Public Housing Demolished
In the lead-up to the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Atlanta Housing Authority demolished nearly all of its public housing.
1996: Rebound of White Population Initiated by Olympics
With many notable investments occurring in Atlanta initiated by the 1996 Summer Olympics, the non-Hispanic White population of Atlanta began to rebound after several decades of White flight to Atlanta's suburbs.
1998: Hartsfield-Jackson Airport becomes world's busiest
In 1998, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport became the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic, a position it held every year since, except for 2020.
1998: Falcons win division title and NFC championship
In 1998, the Atlanta Falcons won a division title and the NFC championship.
1998: Formation of the Atlanta Silverbacks
In 1998, the Atlanta Silverbacks were formed and began playing in the new North American Soccer League.
1999: End of Tree Canopy Coverage Decline
Between 1973 and 1999, Atlanta experienced a loss of 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 begin play
In 1999, the Atlanta Thrashers began playing in Atlanta.
2000: New Development Aided by Atlanta Housing Authority
After 2000, new development was aided by the Atlanta Housing Authority's eradication of the city's public housing. This allowed development of these sites for mixed-income housing, requiring developers to reserve a considerable portion for affordable housing units and provided vouchers for former residents to gain housing in other areas.
2000: Growth in White Population
Between 2000 and 2020, the proportion of Whites in the city had strong growth, from 33% to 39% of the city's population.
2000: Demographic Changes Begin
From 2000 to 2010, Atlanta gained 22,763 white residents, 5,142 Asian residents, and 3,095 Hispanic residents, while the city's Black population decreased by 31,678.
2000: End of Yoel Levi's tenure
In 2000, Yoel Levi's tenure as music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra came to an end.
2000: Cycling Commutes
In 2000, cycling comprised 0.3% of all commutes in Atlanta.
2001: Decline in Tree Cover Study
A 2001 study found that Atlanta's heavy tree cover declined from 48% in 1974 to 38% in 1996.
2001: PGA Championship
Atlanta hosted the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in 2001.
2001: Robert Spano becomes music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
In 2001, Robert Spano became the music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
2001: Shirley Franklin Elected 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: Cessation of Separate Publication
Separate publication of the morning Constitution and afternoon Journal ceased in 2001.
2001: Crime Rate Decrease Begins
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) oversaw a 40% decrease in the city's crime rate between 2001 and 2009.
2003: Atlanta "De-Southernized"
By 2003, Atlanta magazine concluded that Atlanta had become significantly "de-Southernized" due to the development of corporate headquarters in the region, attracting migrants from other areas of the country.
2003: Atlanta Gladiators begin play in Duluth
In 2003, the Atlanta Gladiators, a minor league hockey team, began playing in Duluth, an Atlanta suburb.
2004: Falcons win division title
In 2004, the Atlanta Falcons won a division title.
2005: End of Braves' 14-year divisional championship run
In 2005, the Braves' unprecedented run of 14 straight divisional championships came to an end, it started in 1991.
2005: Approval of the BeltLine Project
In 2005, the city approved the $2.8 billion BeltLine project.
2006: Bill Campbell Conviction
In 2006, former Atlanta 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: Influx of Young Professionals
From 2000 to 2009, the three-mile radius surrounding Downtown Atlanta gained 9,722 residents aged 25 to 34 and holding at least a four-year degree.
2009: Cycling Commutes Increase
Since 2009, cycling has more than doubled, comprising 1.1% of all commutes in Atlanta.
2009: Crime Rate Decrease Ends
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) oversaw a 40% decrease in the city's crime rate between 2001 and 2009.
2010: Atlanta ranked seventh-most visited city in the United States
As of 2010, Atlanta was the seventh-most visited city in the United States, attracting over 35 million visitors annually.
2010: Black residents as new Atlanta residents
Between 2010 and 2020, Blacks made up nine percent of new Atlanta residents.
2010: Demographic Shift
By 2010, the African-American population decreased to 54% in Atlanta, with an influx of White, Asian, and Hispanic residents.
2010: Contraction in employment
In 2010, Atlanta experienced a 0.9% contraction in employment.
2010: Falcons win division title
In 2010, the Atlanta Falcons won a division title.
2010: Notable Immigration Since 2010
Since 2010, the Atlanta area has experienced notable immigration from India, China, South Korea, and Jamaica.
2011: PGA Championship and WrestleMania
In 2011, Atlanta hosted the PGA Championship and WrestleMania.
2011: Plateauing income growth
In 2011, Atlanta's income growth plateaued at 0.4%.
2011: New York Times characterizes Atlanta Restaurants
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: Brookings Institution study on transit accessibility
In 2011, a Brookings Institution study ranked Atlanta 91st out of 100 metro areas for transit accessibility, indicating areas such as Emory University and Cumberland were unserved by MARTA.
2011: The Change Up filmed in Atlanta
In 2011, parts of the movie The Change Up was filmed in Atlanta.
2011: Atlanta Thrashers relocate to Winnipeg
In 2011, the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg, becoming the Winnipeg Jets.
January 2012: Home prices drop significantly
In January 2012, Atlanta's home prices dropped by 2.1%, reaching levels not seen since 1996, indicating a struggling housing market.
February 2012: Record drop in average home price
In February 2012, the average home price in Atlanta plummeted by 17.3% compared to the previous year, marking 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: Atlanta 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: First "bike track" constructed
In 2012, Atlanta's first "bike track" was constructed on 10th Street in Midtown, running from Monroe Drive west to Charles Allen Drive, with connections to the Beltline and Piedmont Park.
2012: Forbes Ranking
In 2012, Forbes ranked Atlanta as the 6th most dangerous American city.
2012: Falcons win division title
In 2012, the Atlanta Falcons won a division title.
2012: Georgia Aquarium no longer the world's largest indoor aquarium
Until 2012, the Georgia Aquarium was the world's largest indoor aquarium.
2013: Atlanta IT Job Concentration
As of 2013, Atlanta contained the fourth-largest concentration of IT jobs in the US, numbering 85,000+.
2013: Metro Atlanta Hispanic Population
In 2013, Metro Atlanta had the 19th largest Hispanic population in the United States.
2013: Federal Grant for BeltLine Project
In 2013, the BeltLine project received a federal grant of $18 million to develop the southwest corridor.
2013: Renee Lewis Glover Leaves CEO Position
Renee Lewis Glover was CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority from 1994-2013.
January 2014: Record Low Temperature
In January 2014, Atlanta experienced one of its lowest temperatures in recent years.
September 2014: Atlanta's economy ranked low among American cities
In September 2014, a report ranked Atlanta's economy 68th among 100 American cities due to high unemployment, declining income, and a depressed housing market.
2014: Religious Affiliation in Atlanta
According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, some 63% of Atlanta residents identified as some type of Protestant.
2014: Education Levels in Atlanta
As of 2014, 45% of adults aged 25 or older residing in Atlanta have at least four-year college degrees, compared to the national average of 28%.
2014: Atlanta Streetcar opened
In 2014, the Atlanta Streetcar, also known as the Downtown Loop, opened to the public, running 2.7 miles around downtown tourist areas.
2015: Households without a car
In 2015, 15.2 percent of Atlanta households lacked a car.
2015: Ant-Man filmed in Atlanta
In 2015, parts of the movie Ant-Man was filmed in Atlanta.
June 2016: Relay Bike Share program started
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, 7% carpooled, 10% used public transportation, and 4.6% walked.
2016: Households without a car
In 2016, 16.4 percent of Atlanta households lacked a car.
2016: Preservation of Atlanta-Fulton Central Library
In 2016, activists convinced the Atlanta City Council not to demolish the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library, which was the last building designed by architect Marcel Breuer.
2016: Captain America: Civil War filmed in Atlanta
In 2016, parts of the movie Captain America: Civil War was filmed in Atlanta.
2016: Falcons win division title and NFC championship
In 2016, the Atlanta Falcons won a division title and the NFC championship.
January 2017: "Welcoming City" Declaration
In January 2017, Atlanta declared itself a "welcoming city", open to all.
April 2017: Relay Bike Share program expanded
As of April 2017, the Relay Bike Share program expanded to 500 bikes at 65 stations.
2017: Vegetation Coverage
As of 2017, vegetation covered 47.9% of Atlanta, making it the highest among all major American cities.
2017: Number of Children in Annexed Territory Attending Public School
In 2017 the number of children living in the annexed territory who attended public schools was nine.
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: 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, establishing itself as a leading destination for film production.
2017: Braves move to Truist Park
In 2017, the Atlanta Braves moved from Turner Field to Truist Park, located outside the city limits in Cobb County.
2017: Falcons move to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
In 2017, the Atlanta Falcons moved from the Georgia Dome to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
2017: AFRD Service Calls
In 2017, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) responded to over 100,000 calls for service.
2017: Baby Driver set in Atlanta
In 2017, the movie Baby Driver was set in Atlanta.
January 1, 2018: CDC Annexation
The City of Atlanta annexed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into its territory effective January 1, 2018.
March 2018: Cyberattack on the City of Atlanta
In March 2018, the city of Atlanta was the subject of a massive cyberattack.
September 21, 2018: Major League Rugby announces Atlanta expansion team
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: Real estate market resurgence
By 2018, Atlanta's real estate market had significantly rebounded, with median home value and rent growth outpacing the national average.
2018: Atlanta United FC wins MLS Cup
In 2018, Atlanta United FC won the MLS Cup, defeating the Portland Timbers 2–0.
2018: College Football Playoff National Championship
In 2018, Atlanta hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship.
2018: Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War filmed in Atlanta
In 2018, parts of the movies Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War were filmed in Atlanta.
2018: Annexation of DeKalb County Portion
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 the PATH Foundation 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 Area Indian Population
In 2019, Pew Research Center ranked the Atlanta area among the top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas by Indian population.
2019: ASUN Conference moves headquarters to Atlanta
In 2019, the ASUN Conference moved its headquarters to Atlanta.
2019: Atlanta Legends fold after AAF suspends operations
In 2019, the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football folded after the league suspended operations during its first season.
2020: NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Championship
Atlanta hosted the NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Championship in 2020.
2020: Transportation plan for bike lanes
Atlanta's transportation plan calls for the construction of 226 miles (364 km) of bike lanes by 2020, with the BeltLine helping to achieve this goal.
2020: Growth in White Population
Between 2000 and 2020, the proportion of Whites in the city had strong growth, from 33% to 39% of the city's population.
2020: Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Passenger Traffic Exception
In 2020, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport lost its status as the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic for that single year.
2020: Rugby ATL joins Major League Rugby
In 2020, Rugby ATL joined Major League Rugby as an expansion team.
2020: United States Census
In 2020, the United States census reported that Atlanta had a population of 498,715.
2020: Decline in Black Residents
In 2020, the city's share of Black residents shrank to 47% from 67% in 1990.
2020: Atlanta Population in 2020
In 2020, the population of Atlanta was recorded as 498,715 according to the census.
2020: Religious Affiliation in Atlanta
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 professional
On March 31, 2021, the 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
In 2021, Atlanta had a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $473 billion, making it the 11th-largest economy among cities in the U.S. and the 22nd-largest in the world.
2021: Robert Spano leaves music director role
In 2021, Robert Spano's tenure as the music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concluded.
2021: Norfolk Southern Moves Headquarters
In 2021, major freight railroad Norfolk Southern moved their headquarters to Atlanta.
2021: Atlanta Braves win the World Series
In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series.
2021: Atlanta Dream move to College Park
In 2021, the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA moved to a smaller arena in College Park.
2021: Opening of Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry
Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry, a 280-acre green space and reservoir, opened in Atlanta in 2021.
January 3, 2022: Andre Dickens' First Term as Mayor
Andre Dickens, a Democrat, began his first term in office as the mayor of Atlanta on January 3, 2022.
June 16, 2022: Atlanta Selected as 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: Record Low Temperature
On December 24, 2022, Atlanta experienced one of its lowest temperatures in recent years.
2022: Expected Completion of Trail Connection
By 2022, the connection between the Silver Comet Trail and The Atlanta BeltLine was expected to be completed, creating the longest paved trail surface in the U.S.
2022: Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Passenger Traffic in 2022
In 2022, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport saw an estimated 93.7 million passengers.
2022: Nathalie Stutzmann becomes music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
In 2022, Nathalie Stutzmann took over as the music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
2022: Announcement of a film about the 1956 Sugar Bowl and '56 Atlanta riots
In 2022, it was announced that a film about the 1956 Sugar Bowl and the '56 Atlanta riots would be produced in Atlanta.
2022: Household and per capita income
In 2022, the median income for a household 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: Money Inc. Ranking
In 2023, Money Inc named Atlanta the third worst gang city in the U.S.
2023: United States Soccer Federation moves headquarters to Atlanta
In 2023, the United States Soccer Federation moved their headquarters from Chicago to Atlanta.
2024: Population distribution across counties
Circa 2024, of the Atlanta residents, 391,711 of them lived in Fulton County and 28,292 of them lived in DeKalb County.
2024: Atlanta Population Estimate in 2024
In 2024, the estimated population of Atlanta was 520,070.
2024: Transition to APS
In 2024, the portion of DeKalb County that the City of Atlanta annexed in 2018 will transition into APS.
August 16, 2025: WUPA to become CBS Affiliate
On August 16, 2025, WUPA will be an O&O. WUPA will be a CBS Affiliate and WANF will be an Independent station.
2025: Future College Football Playoff National Championship
Atlanta is scheduled to host the College Football Playoff National Championship again in 2025.
2025: Atlanta Public Safety Training Center Opened
In 2025, Atlanta Public Safety Training Center opened a $118 million training center for police and firefighters.
2026: Atlanta to Host FIFA World Cup
Atlanta is selected as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026: FIFA World Cup
Atlanta will serve as one of the eleven US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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