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Fun Local Trivia
  1. Georgia is known as the Peach State, and Atlanta is often referred to as "the ATL," "Hot-Lanta," and "A-Town."
  2. The 1995 Olympics were held in Atlanta. As a result, Centennial Park was created. This is a nice area to visit in the summer and serves as the venue for many open-air concerts and festivals.
  3. Atlanta is the home to the state-of-the art Georgia Aquarium. It is the largest aquarium in the world, with 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water.
  4. Restaurants have become the newest places to see and be seen in Atlanta. With hundreds of spots that range from fine dining to burgers and fries, you won't run out of options, but you'll have to watch your weight!
  5. Movies such The Gospel, Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Gone With the Wind, and Remember the Titans were shot in Atlanta. Filmmaker Spike Lee shot much of School Days in and around the Atlanta University Center and included many Spelman students in the film.
Notable Natives
  • Ciara
  • Dakota Fanning
  • Gladys Knight
  • Jermaine Dupri
  • John Mayer
  • Julia Roberts
  • Bow Wow
  • Ludacris
  • Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Maynard Jackson
  • Outkast (Big Boi, Andre 3000)
  • Ryan Seacrest
  • TI
  • Ted Turner
  • Usher
Local Slang
  • Bounce: To leave
  • Coke: What Atlantans call any carbonated, brown, soft drink
  • Crunk: Southern term for energized, pumped, or excited
  • Shawty: The word "shorty" with a Southern drawl; you might hear this as you walk around the town from men trying to get your attention. Advice—keep on moving!
Points of Interest
  • Fernbank Museum
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • High Museum of Art
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site
  • World of Coca-Cola
  • Zoo Atlanta

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Atlanta, lovingly known as HotLanta, is one of the fastest growing cities in the South. Attending Spelman College provides an opportunity to experience the small community setting nestled within the gates, as well a chance to venture out and explore all that Atlanta has to offer. Spelman is just a short walk from MARTA, Atlanta’s public transportation system. Hop on, and you will find some shopping malls and restaurants, but you will notice relatively quickly that, in this sprawling city, you really can’t get around without a car. Atlanta plays host to many conferences and festival events. The National Black Arts Festival, Music Midtown, and most recently the VIBE Music Festival are three of the events that help make Atlanta a cultural hub. With more movies being shot in the city, celebrity sightings are picking up. History is big in Atlanta, and you will see historical markers throughout the city commemorating everything form the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. You’ll find the people in Atlanta to be friendly and inviting. Nothing beats Southern hospitality, and there is enough to go around in this town. Many people agree that “no one in Atlanta is from Atlanta.” While Atlanta attracts many bright students, entrepreneurs and families, it also, like any large city, has a criminal element. Be careful, and watch out for con artists. When buying from street vendors in the city, a bargain may be easy to find, but the name brand on the bag may be covering up a fake.

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Local Atmosphere at Spelman College

mmichae11

Psychology '11

3.8
B+

After School Activity

Everything is spread out such as basic activities. There is transportation near the school where students can take to mall or movie theater. The only thing closet to the school is Fast food: Taco Bell, Churches, Popeyes, and KFC. At is night there is always a house party or club activity going on.

Apr 26, 2012

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Aishurii

Political Science and Government '15

3.8
B+

Everything You Need Is Right Here...

There is so much that is near this campus. It's in the middle of Atlanta, so that leaves a lot to do. Everyday, if you have a bit of time, hop on the MARTA and go wherever you feel like stopping.

Feb 01, 2012

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Psychology '15

3.8
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Life in the AUC and West End

Atlanta is a large city, however the area Spelman, the West End, is not catered to the average college student. The availabity of the MARTA to go to the mall and many activities in the AUC make it possible for students to be entertained.

Dec 26, 2011

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Shopping Centers
  • Atlantic Station
  • Cumberland Mall
  • Discover Mills
  • Greenbriar Mall
  • Inman Park
  • Lenox Square Mall
  • Little Five Points
  • The Mall West End
  • North DeKalb Mall
  • Perimeter Mall
  • Underground Atlanta
Major Sports Teams
  • Atlanta Braves: baseball
  • Atlanta Falcons: football
  • Atlanta Hawks: basketball
  • Atlanta Thrashers: hockey
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities Charlotte: NC: 4 hours, 30 minutes

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Theatres Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta
(888) 262-4386

Cinefest Film Theatre
66 Courtland St., Georgia State University
Atlanta
(404) 413-1798

Regal Cinemas Atlantic Stadium 16
371 17th St.
Atlanta
(404) 347-9889

Starlight Six Drive-In
2000 Moreland Ave. SE
Atlanta
(404) 627-5786

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