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Area Information

Below are some facts about Atlanta and some valuable links about the area. Follow the links to learn more about the Atlanta area and to help plan your trip to Atlanta!

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Atlanta Facts & Statistics

Weather

Atlanta's weather is usually humid, with an almost daily thunderstorm during the summer months. Atlanta has a relatively mild climate; winters are cool, but not as cold as in the northern states.
Average temperatures:
Jan: 50-31 Fahrenheit/10-(-.5) Celsius; Feb: 55-34 F/13-1 C; Mar: 64-42 F/18-6 C; Apr: 72-50 F/22-10 C; May: 79-58 F/26-14 C; Jun: 85-66 F/30-19 C; Jul: 88-69 F/31-20 C; Aug: 87-69 F/30-20 C; Sep: 81-63 F/27-17 C; Oct: 72-51 F/22-10 C; Nov: 63-42 F/17-5 C; Dec: 54-35 F/12-2 C.

Population

Greater Atlanta is home to over 3.5 million residents, and it is the fastest growing area in the nation.

Area Geography

Greater Atlanta, sprawling with about 3,000 square miles over 10 counties, is located in the southeast area of the continental United States.

County Government

Atlanta is governed by a mayor who serves as the chief executive, he/she also runs the government departments. The council serves as the local legislature and is made up of 12 members elected by districts, and six members elected at large.

Sales or Use Tax

Sales tax is 6%. Hotel sales tax is 13%.

Important Numbers

Time: (770) 455-7141. Weather: (770) 486-8834 press 1. Emergency Numbers: Dial 911 for police and medical emergencies.

Telephone Codes

Atlanta area codes are 404, 678, and 770.

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (EST), five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 110/115 volt, 60-cycle current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

US Dollar ($). Numerous money exchanges are available. Most major airports, various banks and American Express offices are available to exchange foreign currency.

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