The City of Atlanta remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the nations busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies. Atlanta is the Capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 60's, Atlanta was "the city too busy to hate." And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care". For more than four decades Atlanta has been linked to the civil rights movement. Civil Rights leaders moved forward, they were the visionaries who saw a new south, a new Atlanta. They believed in peace. They made monumental sacrifices for that peace. And because of them Atlanta became a fast-pace modern city which opened its doors to the 1996 Olympics. Die-hard Southerners view Atlanta as the heart of the Old Confederacy; Atlanta has become the best example of the New South, a fast-paced modern city proud of its heritage. In the past two decades Atlanta has experienced unprecedented growth -- the official city population remains steady, at about 420,000, but the metro population has grown in the past decade by nearly 40%, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million people. A good measure of this growth is the ever-changing downtown skyline, along with skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (fringing I-285) business districts.
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A huge thank you to everyone who made this Fall Midnight Basketball season a success! From our incredible players to the amazing community that showed up week after week. Your energy and support made it all possible. We’re excited to build on this momentum and deliver even greater moments next season! 🙌 #Season9 #CityOfAtlanta #MovingAtlantaForward #MidnightBasketball
Atlanta, as temperatures drop, the City will open warming centers on Tuesday, December 2 at 8 p.m. through Wednesday, December 3 at 6 a.m. Warming centers will be available at Central Park Recreation Center and Old Adamsville Recreation Center. Transportation will be provided from the Gateway Center at 8 p.m., with return service by Fulton County once centers close.
ATL, Championship Night is here! Join us tonight, December 2nd at 7 PM at the C. T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center as we crown the Season 9 Midnight Basketball League Champion. A signature Year of the Youth event celebrating community, competition and safe spaces for our young people. Pull up, cheer loud and support our players 🏆 🏀
Yesterday the 20th Annual Turkey Giveaway brought joy and hope to more than 1,000 families and seniors across Atlanta. Hosted at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, this cherished tradition ensures our neighbors have the resources to enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal. Huge thanks to Clifford “T.I.” Harris, Mayor Andre Dickens, Councilmember Andrea Boone, our DHR team, and every sponsor and volunteer who made this possible. Atlanta is stronger when we serve together. Grateful for this legacy of care and compassion. 🧡 #CityOfAtlanta #MovingAtlantaForward #Community #Gratitude #ATLFamily #Service
Warming Centers will open: Nov. 27 & Nov. 28 8 p.m. - 9 a.m. (both nights) Locations: • Central Park Recreation Center 400 Merritts Ave NE • Old Adamsville Recreation Center 3404 Delmar Ln NW (Overflow location with transportation from the Gateway Center beginning at 8 p.m.; return provided when centers close.)
Over the last two weeks, we wrapped up the City of Atlanta 2026 Open Enrollment & DHR Showcase! A big thank you to everyone who participated, connected with our teams, and explored the resources available to support your health and wellness. It’s our privilege to serve you and make sure every City of Atlanta employee has access to the best options for themselves and their families. Here’s to a great Open Enrollment season! 🌟 #CityOfAtlanta #OpenEnrollment2025 #DHRShowcase #EmployeeWellness #Benefits
🚨 Pre-Advertisement Notice: What’s Coming Up at ATL! ✈️ Stay ready for two upcoming opportunities with the City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation: 📡 Network Switch Replacement The City will soon launch a procurement process to replace aging network switches across airport concourses and terminal areas. Vendors will be expected to: • Safely remove and install City-provided switches • Ensure proper functionality and system performance • Coordinate with airport network staff to minimize operational disruption • Perform work during overnight maintenance hours while meeting all safety and security requirements 🛣️ On-Call Airfield Marking & Pavement Maintenance A Prequalification process is also coming for vendors certified in Airfield Safety & Operations—including OSHA and FAA Part 139 awareness. The selected vendor must: • Provide all required safety gear, barricades, and signage • Maintain FAA Part 139 certification • Support safe, visible, and efficient airfield operations 📅 A Pre-Solicitation Conference for each opportunity will be announced soon—join us to get the details and ask questions. Stay tuned, get prepared, and help us keep ATL moving safely and efficiently! 🛫✨
We’re thrilled to welcome the newest members of our City of Atlanta family joining Public Safety and Watershed Management. Your dedication and commitment play a vital role in keeping Atlanta strong, safe, and thriving. We’re proud to have you on the team and excited to see the impact you’ll make for our city! 💙 #PublicSafety #WatershedManagement #CityOfAtlanta #MovingAtlantaForward
What an incredible response to our City of Atlanta 2026 Open Enrollment period (coming to a close soon) and our annual DHR Showcase! The last several days have been a huge success and the turnout was amazing. Thank you to everyone who came out, connected with our team, and explored the resources designed to support your health, wellness, and future. It’s our privilege to serve you and make sure every City of Atlanta employee has access to the best options for themselves and their families. Here’s to a great Open Enrollment season! 🌟 #CityOfAtlanta #OpenEnrollment2025 #DHRShowcase #EmployeeWellness #Benefits
✈️ Prequalification Coming Soon! The City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation is preparing to launch a Prequalification process for On-Call Airfield Marking & Pavement Maintenance Services at ATL. Vendors must be certified in Airfield Safety & Operations, including OSHA and FAA Part 139 awareness, with full operational capacity to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient services. This includes providing all required safety gear, protective equipment, barricades, and signage to ensure safe airfield operations. If your team is equipped to support FAA Part 139 standards and enhance visibility, safety, and efficiency across ATL’s airfield infrastructure—now is the time to get ready. 📣 A Pre-Solicitation Conference will be announced soon with details and Q&A opportunities. 👀 Stay tuned — and visit atlsuppliers.com for updates.