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Atlanta, Georgia
     Capital city of Georgia and the fastest growing metropolitan area in the entire U.S. Atlanta was founded in 1837, and though it thrived initially it was nearly destroyed by Union General Sherman, during the infamous “Sherman’s March.” It is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and has long been a locus for African American culture. Today, the city has a population of over 400,000 and is home to several major American corporations including Coca-Cola and CNN.
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