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Georgia Institute of Technology - Local Atmosphere - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Local Atmosphere

B+
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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Atlanta was home to the 1996 Summer Olympics.
  2. Atlanta is host to well over 16.5 million visitors each year.
  3. Atlanta has been one of the most rapidly growing U.S. cities since 1990.
  4. There are approximately 55 streets with the name "Peachtree" in Georgia.
  5. Atlanta was burned down by General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War.
  6. Atlanta has 130 retail centers and 54 public parks, and the city is home to the 14th-largest mall in the nation, The Mall of Georgia.
Notable Natives
  • Hank Aaron
  • Erykah Badu
  • The Black Crowes
  • Stephen Dorff
  • Jermaine Dupri
  • Evander Holyfield
  • Bobby Jones
  • Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Spike Lee
  • Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez
  • Ludacris
  • John Mayer
  • Monica
  • Brittany Murphy
  • Outkast
  • John Portman
  • Ted Turner
  • Usher
  • Hosea Williams
Local Slang
  • ATL: Short for Atlanta; a very common abbreviation
  • HOPE: The HOPE scholarship for in-state students
  • The Perimeter: The interstate the surrounds Metro Atlanta
Points of Interest
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Centennial Olympic Park
  • CNN Center
  • Coca-Cola Museum
  • Fernbank Museum
  • Fox Theatre
  • High Museum of Art
  • Lake Lanier Islands & Water Park
  • Piedmont Park
  • Shakespeare’s Tavern
  • Six Flags Over Georgia
  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Zoo Atlanta

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Georgia Tech is in the heart of midtown Atlanta, which provides a very urban environment for students. Along with all of the amenities and luxuries that Atlanta’s city life provides, there are also drawbacks, as is the case with any city. For example, city life in general can sometimes be dangerous. However, Atlanta is an exciting city with a vibrant local music scene, which has helped produce the likes of John Mayer and Collective Soul; four major league sports teams; and several attractions. Atlanta is the biggest and fastest-growing city in the Southeast, and students will always have access to a wealth of options for entertainment.

In addition to benefiting from a vibrant social scene, Georgia Tech’s learning environment is enhanced by the presence of a well-integrated community of other universities and colleges. The libraries at Georgia State University, Emory University, and the University of Georgia work in tandem with Georgia Tech’s, and provide students at all schools within the University System of Georgia with a wide variety of research tools and resources.

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Local Atmosphere at Georgia Institute of Technology

DblK

Aerospace Engineering '15

3.5
B

Nice Bubble, but Watch Out

Atlanta has many sights, but it's not the nicest community. There's this thing called the Clery Act which emails us students crimes committed near campus and some of the details are more than slightly disturbing. Just keep a few friends near you when you go out to explore and there'll be many things for you guys to do.

May 15, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Georgia Institute of Technology

carboncoli

Civil Engineering '13

4.6
A

Cool City to Live in

Georgia Institute of Technology is located in the center of Atlanta, GA and allows students to have access to the best parts of the city. Student live in an area that is usually expensive to live in for the fraction of the price. Students also get many discounts to explore many of the Arts; museums, plays, live music, that the city has to offer. The summers are great because there are also weekly free events and festivals from late spring to early fall.

Apr 26, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Georgia Institute of Technology

archEm

Civil Engineering '11

3.8
B+

Lots in Close Proximity

Atlanta is ab ig city, not a college town and thus, much of the nightlife is geared more towards young professionals than students, but there is still plenty to do. Phillips arena (a venue for music, hockey, etc.), the tabernacle (music), CNN center, Georgia Aquarium (largest aquarium in the world by tank size), and World of Coca-Cola are all within walking distance. Because it is a busy metropolitan area, there are also art museaums, history museaums, festivals, lots of shopping, and other attractions within driving distance.

Jan 28, 2012

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Atlantic Station
  • Lenox Square Mall
  • Phipps Plaza
Major Sports Teams
  • Atlanta Braves: baseball
  • Atlanta Falcons: football
  • Atlanta Hawks: basketball
  • Atlanta Thrashers: hockey
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Destin: FL: 7 hours
  • Nashville: TN: 4 hours
  • Savannah: GA: 4 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Cinefest Film Theatre
66 Courtland St.
Buckhead
(404) 651-3565

Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr.
Atlanta
(678) 495-1424

Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16
261 19th St. NW
Atlanta
(404) 347-9889

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