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Atlanta,
Georgia
  Atlanta
offers the good life: a comfortable climate, affordable
housing, access to cutting-edge arts and cultural
events, and a wide array of professional sports
teams. With so many things to see and do here,
you'll never get bored. And for professionals
who feel the need to get away for the weekend,
it's only two hours to the North Georgia mountains
and a few hours to the beach.
Otherwise
known as the Peachtree City, Atlanta is the capital
of Georgia and is at the center of the Southeast.
Eighty-three percent of U.S. cities are within
a two-hour plane ride, so traveling to other places
is easy. The city offers a booming local economy;
a solid, supportive infrastructure; and a highly
educated work force.
In
2001, there were just under 2.2 million workers
in metro Atlanta. Projections show that in 2005,
the labor force will consist of nearly 2.4 million
people. The majority of workers are employed in
the service and retail trade industries, as well
as the government sector. These areas of employment
continue to grow at an astounding rate. Metro
Atlanta ranks first in telecommunications employment
and sixth in software employment nationally.
It
is really no wonder why people are coming to Atlanta
in droves. Along with the excellent weather, there
are all types of outdoor activities. Sports fans
can watch baseball's Atlanta Braves or the NBA's
Atlanta Hawks. For people who prefer the arts,
there are a wide array of museums and art galleries.
And don't forget that Atlanta is also a theater
town, with more than 20 local theater companies
producing new and classic works.
The
beauty of Atlanta combines with a great lifestyle
and unlimited opportunities for employment. The
area continues to offer new positions for job
seekers and more educated workers for companies
looking to hire. With a thriving economy and endless
opportunities for recreation, arts and culture,
and education, it is simple to see why Atlanta
is a best place to live and work.
KEY EMPLOYERS: The Home Depot; Mirant; United
Parcel Service; Georgia Pacific; BellSouth Corporation;
The Coca-Cola Company; Coca-Cola Enterprises;
Delta Air Lines; Southern Company; SunTrust Banks;
Genuine Parks; Cox Communications; CNN; Georgia
Tech; Atlanta Public School System; University
of Georgia; Georgia State University; Philips;
Motorola; Holiday Inn Worldwide; Merial; Alltel;
Lucent Technologies; Panasonic; GE Power Systems;
EarthLink; Sprint Corporation; AT&T; General
Mills; Ford Motor Company
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