Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Georgia's urban hierarchy (2020 Census):
| Rank | City | Population | Nickname | Known For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | 498,044 | The ATL / Hotlanta | Capital, Hartsfield-Jackson (world's busiest), Coke, CNN, Aquarium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 2 | Augusta | 197,888 | The Garden City | Masters Golf, Augusta National, Savannah River, Cyber Command |
| 3 | Columbus | 194,054 | The Fountain City | Fort Benning (Moore), Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Riverwalk |
| 4 | Savannah | 145,862 | Hostess City of the South | Historic District, Forsyth Park, Bonaventure Cemetery, Port |
| 5 | Athens | 127,315 | The Classic City | UGA, Bulldogs, Sanford Stadium, State Botanical Garden |
| 6 | Sandy Springs | 103,656 | City in the Forest | Perimeter Mall, City Springs, Morgan Falls Park |
| 7 | Roswell | 92,658 | Roswell Area | Historic District, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Antique Market |
| 8 | Alpharetta | 65,751 | Technology City | Avalon, Alpharetta City Center, Wills Park, North Point Church |
Note: Metro Atlanta (6.1M) dwarfs others. Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta are **Atlanta suburbs** (North Fulton). Columbus & Augusta are independent regional hubs. Savannah = coastal tourism/port. Athens = college town.