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
10 Counties Strong
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Sweetwater’s Sweet Success
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Atlanta is a paradise on four and two wheels
News
October 26, 2025 Gov. Kemp to Lead State Delegation at SEUS-Japan
OSAKA - October 26, 2025 - Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are continuing an international economic development mission that will close...
October 22, 2025 Gov. Kemp and State Delegation to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Korean Office, Reinforce Longstanding Economic Partnerships
ATLANTA – October 22, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading an international economic development mission that will begin...
September 15, 2025 Economic Development Investments Break New Record
ATLANTA – September 15, 2025 – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced another year of...