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Atlanta has long been considered the economic powerhouse of the Southern United States and is arguably a poster-child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid urban sprawl, population growth, and commercial development. As a result, Atlanta is a common case study for college students who study urban geography around the globe.

Atlanta has such a great economic impact on the state and the surrounding region that cities and towns up to 45 miles away are considered exurbs, defined by the fact that people depend on their livelihoods by commuting to work in the city, rapidly growing what is called Metro Atlanta. Atlanta is one of the most prosperous cities in the United States and is often referred to as the unofficial "capital of the South". Today Atlanta is one of the most economically important Southeastern cities along with Nashville, Birmingham, Charlotte, Memphis, Miami, and New Orleans...learn more

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