About Metro Atlanta
Georgia ranks as one of the most business-friendly states in the country, having recently been recognized as the #1 state for doing business 10 years in a row. This is in large part due to the number of businesses headquartered in the region. Metro Atlanta has 15 Fortune 500 and 26 Fortune 1000 companies that call the region home and has a highly skilled workforce of over 2.5 million residents.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, Metro Atlanta is also known for its attractions and recreation and outdoor activities. From Stone Mountain Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and The World of Coca-Cola, to the Georgia Aquarium and MLK Jr. National Historical Park, there’s a memorable experience awaiting visitors and residents alike.

Metro Atlanta
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Sweetwater’s Sweet Success
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Atlanta is a paradise on four and two wheels
News
April 16, 2025 CRH to Expand Metro Atlanta Footprint
ATLANTA – April 16, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that CRH, the leading provider of building materials solutions, plans to create more...

April 2, 2025 Georgia-based Flock Safety Opens New 97,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility
ATLANTA – April 2, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia-headquartered Flock Safety, a leading safety technology solutions provider, is opening a...

March 18, 2025 TriNet to Create 750 Jobs in Metro Atlanta
ATLANTA – March 18, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that TriNet is planning to create 750 new jobs at a new corporate...
