Insider's Guide

Atlanta, GA

Welcome to Atlanta Insider's Guide

Metro Atlanta blends Southern charm with a thriving economy, top-tier sports, outdoor recreation, a rich cultural scene, and world-class shopping. With Fortune 500 companies and a strong sense of local pride, Atlanta is a vibrant destination where life, work, and recreation converge.

Weather

Atlanta residents enjoy a little bit of everything when it comes to the weather. With an average annual high of 70 degrees, there are plenty of days to get out and enjoy nature.

Average Temperature

62°F

Average Annual Rainfall

50"

Weather Patterns

Subtropic

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	52°F	57°F	65°F	73°F	80°F	87°F	89°F	88°F	82°F	73°F	63°F	55°F
Low	34°F	37°F	44°F	50°F	60°F	67°F	71°F	70°F	64°F	53°F	44°F	36°F
Rain	5.0″	4.6″	5.3″	3.6″	3.9″	3.6″	5.1″	3.5″	4.0″	3.1″	4.1″	3.8″

Avg. Temperature

62°F

Avg. Annual Rainfall

50"

Weather Patterns

Subtropic

High

Low

Rain

January

52°F

34°F

5.0"

February

57°F

37°F

4.6"

March

65°F

44°F

5.3"

April

73°F

50°F

3.6"

May

80°F

60°F

3.9"

June

87°F

67°F

3.6"

July

89°F

71°F

5.1"

August

88°F

70°F

3.5"

September

82°F

64°F

4.0"

October

73°F

53°F

3.1"

November

63°F

44°F

4.1"

December

55°F

36°F

3.8"

Local Sports

Residents of Atlanta love their sports and will passionately cheer for both professional and collegiate teams. Atlanta sports provide year-round, live entertainment for thousands of fans. With six professional sports teams and top-notch venues, it’s easy to celebrate sports in Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves

Since the Atlanta Braves joined the National League in 1876, they have become one of the most beloved teams in Atlanta. They have 18 divisional titles (including an unprecedented 14 consecutive), several World Series visits, and one World Series win under their belt. Atlanta holds its collective breath each year, hoping that the Braves will bring home the World Series title once again.

Sport: Baseball

Founded: 1871

Truist Park

Atlanta Dream

Founded in 2008 by two local businesswomen, the Atlanta Dream is Atlanta’s women’s professional basketball team. In the years since its founding, the Atlanta Dream has been in numerous playoffs and has reached the WNBA finals multiple times. Before its official establishment, future fans voted on the team’s name and colors—sky blue, red, and white emerged as the winning combination.

Sport: Women’s Basketball

Founded: 2008

Gateway Center Arena

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta's professional football team, the Atlanta Falcons, play their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium features a retractable roof and a video board that wraps around the top of the stadium to provide 360-degree viewing. The stadium is also known for having the most reasonable concession prices in the NFL. The Atlanta Falcons compete in the South division of the National Football Conference. They have made numerous playoff appearances as well as a few Super Bowl appearances.

Sport: Football

Founded: 1965

Mercedes Benz Stadium

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks relocated to Atlanta in 1968 and have been dishing up a good time ever since. The Hawks are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the NBA. Games are played at State Farm Arena in Downtown Atlanta, the center of entertainment in the city

Sport: Basketball

Founded: 1946

State Farm Arena

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United FC became Atlanta's professional Major League Soccer club, when it kicked off its premiere season in February 2017. Following nine home games at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta United FC moved to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in late summer/early fall 2018. They are currently in the Eastern Conference of the MLS.

Sport: Soccer

Founded: 2014

Mercedes Benz Stadium

Golf Courses

Blessed with a warm climate year-round and home to more than 60 accessible golf courses, Atlanta is one of Georgia’s top golfing destinations. The area is home to The Masters golf tournament and hundreds of public and private golf courses that are diverse enough to suit the interests and skill level of any golfer.

Country Clubs

Atlanta Country Club

770.953.2100

atlantacountryclub.org

Brookfield Country Club

770.993.1990

invitedclubs.com

Governors Towne Club

770.996.5353

governorstowneclub.com

Hawks Ridge Golf Club

770.205.6889

hawksridge.com

Indian Hills Country Club

770.971.2605

indianhillscc.com

St Ives Country Club

770.623.1239

stivescountryclub.org

St Marlo Country Club

770.495.7725

stmarlo.com

The Country Club of the South

770.475.1803

invitedclubs.com

The Golf Club of Georgia

770.664.8644

golfclubofgeorgia.com

The Manor Golf Country Club

The River Club

White Columns Country Club

770.343.9025

invitedclubs.com

Public and Private Courses

Ansley Golf Club

404.875.1687

ansleygc.org

Atlanta National Golf Club

770.442.8801

invitedclubs.com

Bear's Best Atlanta Golf Course

678.714.2582

invitedclubs.com

Browns Mill Golf Corse

404.366.3573

cityofatlantagolf.com

Charlie Yates Golf Course Atlanta

404.373.4655

charlieyatesgolfcourse.com

Cherokee Run Golf Club

770.785.7904

cherokeerungolfclub.com

Cobblestone Golf Course

East Lake Golf Club

John A. White Golf Course

Legacy Fox Creek

The Oaks Course

Towne Lake Hills Golf Club

Wolf Creek Golf Club

Schools

With 202 public schools, Atlanta has plenty of educational options for K-12. In addition, Atlanta has 383 private schools, giving parents the option to find a school best suited for their children. With more than 40 Atlanta area high schools among the top in the country, parents can feel confident that their children will receive an outstanding education.

Colleges and Universities

Agnes Scott College

404.471.6000

agnesscott.edu

Clark Atlanta University

Emory University

Georgia Institute of Technology

404.894.2000

gatech.edu

Georgia State University

Morehouse College

Nam Dae Mun

Oglethorpe University Atlanta

404.261.1441

oglethorpe.edu

Spelman College Atlanta

404.681.3643

spelman.edu

School Districts

Atlanta Public Schools

404.802.3500

atlantapublicschools.us

Cobb County Schools

Decatur City Schools

Fulton County Schools

470.254.3600

fultonschools.org

Private Schools

Atlanta International School

Pace Academy

Strong Rock Christian School

678.833.1200

strongrockchristianschool.com

The Lovett Schoo

The Paideia School

The Westminster Schools

Woodward Academy

Performing Arts Schools

Carver School of the Arts

404.802.4415

atlantapublicschools.us

Celebrity Actors Studio

678.913.5043

celebrityactorsstudio.com

DeKalb School of the Arts

678.676.2502

dsa.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Drama Inc,- Premier Acting School in Atlanta

404.600.6070

dramainc.net

Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts

770.472.2838

316.clayton.k12.ga.us

Things to Do and See

Atlanta locals enjoy countless activities for people of all ages. Whether you’re drawn to the lights of a stadium, the masterpieces of a museum, or the exhilaration of the nightlife, this list is a great way to start planning your weekends.

Alliance Theatre

Musicals, dramas, and classical favorites light up Atlanta’s theater scene before they head to the Big Apple. The Tony award-winning Alliance Theatre provides a perfect way to spend an evening.

404.733.4600

alliancetheatre.org

Atlanta Beltline

Explore miles of the Atlanta Beltline by foot or on two wheels. Once you work up an appetite, stop in one of the many restaurants along the path to relax and refuel. With all the changing shops, and restaurants, the Beltline is an easy way to stay active in Atlanta.

404.77.3003

beltline.org

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Nestled in the northern corner of Piedmont Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden spreads its roots across more than 30 acres. Explore the lush green garden when it lights up for special events, blooms during seasonal activities, and harvests a spooky spectacle or two.

404.876.5859

atlantabg.org

Atlanta History Center

This 33-acre attraction features award winning exhibitions: memorabilia from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and the historic Swan House, which was featured in the blockbuster Hunger Games films. Don’t forget to make the quick trip to the Margaret Mitchell House at the Center’s Midtown campus.

404.814.4000

atlantahistorycenter.com

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of surround sound. Whether you’re enjoying their melodies over your favorite film or are listening to them play the classics, experiencing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is the key to an astounding evening of music in Atlanta.

404.733.4800

aso.org

Atlantic Station

See a movie, concert, BB&T Atlanta Open Match, or a Cirque du Soleil show. Then shop at major retailers or find a local boutique in this walkable, outdoor shopping mecca. Pack a spare suitcase for all the goodies you will bring back from Atlantic Station.

404.410.4010

atlanticstation.com

Centennial Olympic Park

Pay homage to Atlanta’s Olympic legacy, splash around in the Fountain of Rings, enjoy a nice picnic, or play on the lush green fields with downtown views in every direction. Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, Center for Civil and Human Rights, College Football Hall of Fame, and the Chick-fil-A Fan Experience are all only steps away.

404.223.4000

gwcca.org

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Kids and grown-ups alike will love the 3,000-square-foot Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Climb through the layers of Earth, journey across the continents, deliver food from farm to table, then build or paint a masterpiece, all before storytime!

404.659.5437

childrensmuseumatlanta.org

Delta Flight Museum

The Delta Flight Museum was recently renovated into a world-class attraction that offers engaging exhibits and interactive programming for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Standing in the heart of Delta’s Atlanta headquarters, the 68,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art attraction makes a perfect outing for family, friends, school groups, and more.

404.715.7886

deltamuseum.org

Fernbank Museum of National History

Travel around the world and back in time as you discover live animals, amazing places, ancient fossils, prehistoric cultures, and new scientific discoveries. Throughout the year, new exhibits and experiences offer more to explore.

404.929.6300

fernbankmuseum.org

Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre, with its 4,665-seat capacity, hosts over 150 performances annually, featuring everything from Broadway productions and rock concerts to stand-up comedy and classic films.

404.881.2100

foxtheatre.org

Georgia Aquarium

Tens of thousands of animals swimming in over 10 million gallons of water call the Georgia Aquarium home. See them for yourself through some of the largest viewing windows in the world.

404.581.4000

georgiaaquarium.org

High Museum of Art

The High Museum of Art is the Southeast’s leading art museum and home to a renowned collection of historical and contemporary art, special exhibitions, and celebrated architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano.

404.733.4400

high.org

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Not every city boasts a presidential library. We’re fond of the one our very own Nobel Peace Prize-winning, peanut-growing President Jimmy Carter built. At Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, you’ll find everything from an Oval Office replica to the gifts received during his presidency

404.865.7100

jimmycarterlibrary.gov

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta

Nestled in the heart of Buckhead at Phipps Plaza, LEGOLAND is an attraction that will delight both kids and kids at heart. Rides, a 4-D movie experience, themed play areas, and the world's biggest box of LEGO bricks offer hours of fun. After your LEGO adventure, enjoy a little shopping at Phipps Plaza or Lenox Square.

404.848.9252

legodiscoverycenter.com

Piedmont Park

Truly experience the “city within a forest” with a walk or bike ride through Piedmont Park, home to Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lake Clara Meer. Whether you are going to a massive festival, taking a stroll at sunset with your significant other, or are taking your pooch to the dog park, this is the place to be on a beautiful day

404.875.7275

piedmontpark.org

Porsche Experience Center

Push yourself to the limit at the Porsche Experience Center, specially designed to exhibit elegance and engineering under the hood while testing you on and off the track at the Human Performance facility. Once you feel the power from the driver’s seat, be sure to refuel with fine dining at Restaurant 356.

888.204.7474

porschedriving.com

Six Flags Over Georgia

Scream and shout through all the roller coasters you can stand or relax near the water at Hurricane Harbor. Six Flags Over Georgia has heart-pounding rides, excellent live entertainment, and is undeniably fun for the whole family.

770.739.3400

sixflags.com

SkyView Atlanta

Ride a SkyView Atlanta gondola and experience the city from 20 stories up. It’s a thrilling view during the day and breathtaking at night. Skip the line in Ferrari style with a VIP flight for you and four of your closest friends.

678.949.9023

skyviewatlanta.com

State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena is home to the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) and the Atlanta Dream (WNBA), as well as some of Atlanta’s hottest concerts year-round. State Farm was also named one of “The Best Arenas and Stadiums in America” according to Rolling Stone magazine.

404.878.3000

statefarmarena.com

Stone Mountain Park

Adventure awaits as you discover a wide variety of family-friendly activities, recreational options, and natural and historic sights. You won’t want to miss the dozens of exciting year-round events that take place in the park annually.

478.478.5710

stonemountainpark.com

World of Coca-Cola

Experience the history of the world’s most famous soft drink. Walk through fascinating exhibits at World of Coca-Cola, get nostalgic looking at classic ads, and get a peek at the vault containing the secret formula. Don't miss out on tempting your taste buds with more than 100 beverages from around the globe in the tasting room.

404.676.5151

worldofcoca-cola.com

Zoo Atlanta

The only giant panda twins in the U.S., Ya Lun and Xi Lun, are double the fun and double the fluff! Come see them and the rest of the Zoo Atlanta animals and attractions in the historic Grand Park neighborhood. A fun-filled exploration of the animal kingdom awaits!

404.624.9453

zooatlanta.org

Directory

This directory serves as a valuable tool for efficiently locating and accessing essential resources, such as dining establishments, healthcare facilities, public service offices, and community events. By offering comprehensive details and contact information, it aims to streamline the process of finding necessary services and participating in local activities.

Coffee Shops

Ash Coffee

Banjo Coffee Co.

Brash Coffee

Chrome Yellow

Chrome Yellow

Dancing Goats Coffee Roasters

East Pole Coffee Co.

Harbor Coffee

Opo Coffee

Perc Coffee

Portrait Coffee

Radio Roasters Coffee

Refuge Coffee Co.

Rev Coffee Roasters

Ethnic Food Markets

Bakkal International Foods

404.847.9942

bakkalinternational.com

Cherians International Groceries

Nam Dae Mun

Touba International Tropical Market

404.305.8066

restaurantguru.com

Farmers Markets

Brookhaven Farmers Market

BrookhavenFarmersMarket@gmail.com

brookhavenfarmersmarket.com

City Farmers Market Atlanta

770.936.8858

cityfarmers.market

East Atlanta Village Market

404.919.3619

cfmatl.org

Grant Park Farmers Market

404.919.3619

cfmatl.org

Morningside Farmers Market

manager@morningsidemarket.com

morningsidemarket.com

Peachtree Road Farmers Market

404.365.1105

peachtreeroadfarmersmarket.com

Furniture Stores

Cantoni

Crate and Barrel

Design Within Reach

Havertys Furniture

Home Goods

IKEA

Intaglia Home Collection

404.607.9750

intagliahome.com

Kolo Collection

kolocollectionatlantaga.com

Modani Furniture

Pottery Barn

Restoration Hardware

West Elm

Government Agencies

Atlanta Department of Labor

Georgia DMV

Social Security Office

State of Georgia

Grocery Stores

Costco

Kroger

Publix

Sam’s Club

Trader Joe’s

Health Food Stores

Earth Fare

Savi Provisions

Sevananda

Sprouts

Whole Foods

Hospitals

Emory Johns Creek Hospital

678.474.7000

emoryhealthcare.org

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

678.843.7001

emoryhealthcare.org

Emory University Hospital

404.712.2000

emoryhealthcare.org

Grady Memorial Hospital

Northside Hospital

One Family Pediatrics

678.962.7337

onefamilypediatrics.com

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

404.605.5000

piedmont.org

Piedmont Physicians of Brookhaven

404.231.4231

care.piedmont.org

News Stations

11Alive (Channel 11)

CBS46 (Channel 46)

Fox 5 Atlanta (Channel 5)

404.875.5555

fox5atlanta.com

Univision (Channel 34)

WSB-TV (Channel 2)

Newspapers

Atlanta Business Chronicle

404.249.1000

bizjournals.com

Atlanta Daily World

313.963.8100

atlantadailyworld.com

Atlanta In Town

hello@roughdraftatlanta.com

atlantaintownpaper.com

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The Atlanta Voice

Nightlife

Cheetah Lounge

Havana Nightclub

Insomnia Nightclub

insomnianightclub.com

Opium

770.875.0040

opiumatl.com

Royal Peacock Lounge

678.704.3038

royalpeacocklounge.com

SkyLounge

404.521.2250

glennsskylounge.com

Restaurants

Atlas Atlanta

404.600.6471

atlasrestaurant.com

Aviva By Kameel Atlanta

Bocado Atlanta

Cooks & Soldiers

Fat Matt’s Rib Shack

Gunshow

Home Grown

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

Marcel

Miller Union

Muss & Turner’s

Osha Thai Sushi Galleria

South City Kitchen

Staplehouse

Superica

Taiyo Ramen & Sushi

Ticonderoga Club

Shopping

Ansley Mall

1544 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Atlantic Station

1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

Colony Square

1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361

Cumberland Mall

2860 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, GA 30339

Global Mall

5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071

Lenox Square

3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

North Georgia Premium Outlets

800 Highway 400 S, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Northlake Mall

4800 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

Perimeter Mall

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346

Phipps Plaza

3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta

915 Ridgewalk Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30188

The business listings provided in this directory are for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, not all listings may include complete information such as phone numbers, websites, or other contact details.