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Atlanta Was Called Terminus and Marthasville Before the Railroad Gave It Its Name
Atlanta exists because a railroad needed somewhere to stop. In the late 1830s, the state-backed Western & Atlantic Railroad selected a spot in the Georgia clay to terminate its planned line, and a marker was driven into the ground to fix the location. The settlement that grew up around the rail sheds and saloons took the plainest possible name for what it was: Terminus, the end of the line. The world’s busiest airport now sits in the same metropolitan area, a fitting echo for a city that has been organized around transportation since its first day. Terminus was never an official name. It was a
Atlanta Was Called Terminus and Marthasville Before the Railroad Gave It Its Name
Atlanta exists because a railroad needed somewhere to stop. In the late 1830s, the state-backed Western & Atlantic Railroad selected a spot in the Georgia clay to terminate its planned line, and a marker was driven into the ground to fix the location. The settlement
Coca-Cola’s Origins Trace To A Single Atlanta Pharmacy Counter
One of the world’s most recognized beverages began not in a factory or a boardroom but at a soda fountain on a downtown Atlanta street, where a struggling pharmacist hoped he had finally landed on a product that would sell. The drink he carried over in a jug that
Food That Rocks 2026 Returns to Sandy Springs June 4 With 25+ Restaurants
Sandy Springs turns its civic plaza into a four-hour tasting hall on Thursday, June 4, when Food That Rocks returns to City
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Launches Major Concourse Expansion and Baggage Modernization
The management of a premier international aviation hub requires a continuous, deliberate balancing act between current operational demands and long-term capacity forecasting.
How Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot, and UPS Built Atlanta Into the No. 1 Sports Business City in America
The Sports Business Journal ranking that placed Atlanta first among American sports business cities for 2026 made headlines as a victory over
Atlanta Film Production Rebounds in 2026 as a Superman Sequel and Studio Slate Fill Soundstages
Metro Atlanta’s film economy is showing signs of life again. After a year in which cameras went quiet across much of the region, the city’s soundstages and back lots
MARTA CQ400 Trains Set for Early June Launch as World Cup Nears Despite Pending Safety Tests
Atlanta’s transit agency has set a date for one of the most-watched debuts of its modernization push, even as questions linger over whether the new fleet will be fully
World Cup One Month Out as Atlanta Prepares to Host Eight Matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
The countdown is officially on. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approximately one month away from kicking off in Atlanta, the city is in final-preparation mode for what local
Is Atlanta the Birthplace of Hip-Hop? A Look at the City’s History and Modern Dominance
The short answer is no. Hip-hop was born in the Bronx, New York, in the early 1970s, with most historians pointing to a 1973 block party hosted by DJ
Severe Storm System Targets Metro Atlanta Wednesday Night: Tornado Risk, Flash Flooding, and Large Hail All Possible
Metro Atlanta and north Georgia residents are being urged to prepare for a potentially dangerous
First Aid and Immediate Response for Heat-Related Emergencies
As Atlanta heads deeper into the warm season, public health officials, emergency responders, and medical
Habitat for Humanity Returns to Atlanta for the 40th Carter Work Project — First Time Since 1988
In the southwest Atlanta neighborhood of Sylvan Hills, the frames of 24 new homes are
Piedmont Park Activities: Discover Atlanta’s Outdoor Oasis
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Piedmont Park is a green oasis that offers a
Where Atlantans Are Eating This Holiday Season Across the City
December in Atlanta hits different once the holiday lights come on and the weather finally
Atlanta Halal Fest at Atlantic Station: A Global Flavor Journey
Atlanta is stepping up its culinary game with a fresh and exciting addition to its
Exercise Your Brain: Science-Backed Benefits of Cardio for Mental Clarity
For a long time, most people thought of exercise, especially cardio, as something purely for
Metro Atlanta Celebrates Day of the Dead: Norcross, Woodstock & Plaza Las Américas Events
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a deeply cherished cultural event
Lessons from Japanese Culture for a Better Life
Japanese culture offers a wealth of timeless wisdom that can be applied to enrich our