Atlanta

American

[at-lan-tuh] / ætˈlæn tə /

noun

a city in and the capital of Georgia, in the N part.

Atlanta British

/ ætˈlæntə /

noun

a city in N Georgia: the state capital. Pop: 423 019 (2003 est)

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Atlanta Cultural

Capital of Georgia and largest city in the state.

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Atlanta was plundered by the Union army during the Civil War. (See Sherman's march to the sea.)

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“Flying back and forth from Atlanta has been a bit exhausting, but to be in this moment with all these incredible filmmakers — you can’t complain.”

From Los Angeles Times

Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. is “maintaining his innocence” after being arrested Saturday near Miami.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not an easy pill to take,” said Scott Isaacs, an endocrinologist at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

From MarketWatch

The song was first performed in Atlanta before its debut at Madison Square Garden a week later, a string of 10 sold-out shows ending the Reunion Tour.

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