Atlanta
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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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Stephen Bright: I was in Atlanta with an organization called the Southern Center for Human Rights.
From Slate ● Aug. 22, 2026
One passenger received medical attention on site and was released after American Airlines Flight 2398 - coming from Atlanta, Georgia - landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Sun Belt cities like Atlanta and Dallas were in the middle, as these cities were able to build housing when demand appeared, the researchers found.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Santa Margarita will open the season Friday by playing host to Jones High of Orlando, Fla. — a team coached by former Atlanta Falcons defensive back Elijah Williams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Pretty soon we’re in downtown Atlanta, entering a parking garage.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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