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Georgia Tech's Tech Tower is scene in the foreground in front of high rises along the Atlanta skyline.
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Georgia Tech's Tech Tower is scene in the foreground in front of high rises along the Atlanta skyline.
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Georgia Tech's Tech Tower is scene in the foreground in front of high rises along the Atlanta skyline.

Welcome to TECHlanta: The Capital of the New South

The city of Atlanta is more than just Georgia Tech. Development is booming across the city's 242 neighborhoods. The Atlanta BeltLine, a mixed use trail designed by Tech graduate Ryan Gravel, connects dozens of these communities with art, dining, parks, and more. Despite the modern skylines, Atlanta has one of the largest urban tree canopies, much of which is in Piedmont Park, a 185-acre greenspace a mile from campus. You can float on the Chattahoochee River, boat around Lake Lanier, or hike in dozens of state parks.

And thanks in part to America's No. 7 public university, Georgia Tech, Atlanta is being hailed as a tech hub by everyone from highly-skilled technology-focused college graduates to leaders of major corporations and all the key players in between.

Just take a look at the headlines:

As major corporations move in, startups continue to settle in hotspots like Tech Square, and highly qualified talent remains abundant in the area as tech-focused college students tap into research opportunities in the area, Atlanta is solidifying itself as a cornerstone for technological innovation in the world.

Whether you're looking for a tech hub, yearning for experiences in the arts, searching for the great outdoors, or hoping to enjoy dining, music, and exciting hometown sports, one thing is clear ...

Atlanta is the place to be to Create the Next.

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The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Everyone likes a break from their screens on occasion, and Atlanta offers a host of options to stretch your legs and hit the great outdoors. Visit one of the city's sprawling parks, most notably the 185-acre Piedmont Park just a mile from campus, float the Chattahoochee River, boat around Lake Lanier, or hike dozens of state parks and trails. If you have a long weekend and want to get away, you can even be at the beach inside of five hours.

Learn more about Atlanta's outdoor options.

A City United

A City United

Nothing unites a city quite like its hometown sports teams. Atlanta is home to a host of them, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Dream, and, the city's newest champion, Atlanta United F.C. With new venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Truist Park and the Battery Atlanta, and the newly renovated State Farm Arena, it has become about much more than just the competition -- they are must-see social experiences.