Atlanta, Georgia — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- State of Georgia, southeast USA.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from second Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 9ºC (48ºF).
- Average July Temperatures
- 32ºC (90ºF).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,200mm (48 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Martin Luther King Jr Day
January
Atlanta is the birthplace of Martin Luther King, leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.
Throughout the city
Website: www.thekingcenter.org
Southeastern Flower Show
January/February
Annual show presents landscape gardens, stunning floral horticultural exhibitions and programs for all ages.
The Cobb Galleria Center
Website: www.flowershow.org
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April
Celebrates the flowering of the dogwood trees with food, canine competition, community awareness and a crafts market.
Piedmont Park
Website: www.dogwood.org
Georgia Renaissance Festival
April-June
This jousting festival brings visitors back to the renaissance with games, rides, food and fun.
Virlyn B Smith Road, Fairburn/Peachtree City
Website: www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May
Jazz concerts celebrated throughout the month in various locations, embracing Atlanta's musical roots. Culminates with two-day Memorial Day Weekend celebration in Grant Park.
Various venues
Website: www.atlantafestivals.com
Coca Cola Summer Film Festival
July-August
Enjoy a selection of top movies at various showtimes. Pre-show wine tastings.
Fox Theater
Website: www.foxtheater.org/coke_series.htm
Taste of Atlanta
October
Attend wine classes, cooking demonstrations and chow out to your heart's content on Atlanta delicacies from more than 70 of the city's best eateries at this two-day food fest.
Atlantic Station
Website: www.tasteofatlanta.net
Stone Mountain Highland Festival
October
Solo pipers, drummers, a highland dance competition and highland athletic contests will make you think of Scotland.
Stone Mountain Park
Website: www.smhg.org
Atlanta Marathon
November
A Thanksgiving institution, the oldest marathon in the southeast also follows the course of the 1996 Olympic Games marathon. A half marathon is run the same day.
Turner Field Stadium
Website: www.atlantatrackclub.org
Chick-fil-A Bowl
December
Large parade with floats and marching bands precedes the football game that pits two highly-rated college football teams against each other.
Georgia Dome
Website: www.chick-fil-abowl.com
