What are facts about the 8 major cities in Georgia?

- Capital and largest city of Georgia

- Population: 498,044 (2020)

- Nickname: "The ATL" or "Hotlanta"

- Known for: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (world's busiest), Coca-Cola headquarters, CNN headquarters, Georgia Aquarium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium

2. Augusta:

- Second-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 197,888 (2020)

- Nickname: "The Garden City"

- Known for: Masters Golf Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club, Savannah River

3. Columbus:

- Third-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 194,054 (2020)

- Nickname: "The Fountain City"

- Known for: Fort Benning, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Columbus Riverwalk

4. Savannah:

- Fourth-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 145,862 (2020)

- Nickname: "The Hostess City of the South"

- Known for: Historic architecture, Forsyth Park, Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah Historic District

5. Athens:

- Fifth-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 127,315 (2020)

- Nickname: "The Classic City"

- Known for: University of Georgia, Georgia Bulldogs, Sanford Stadium, State Botanical Garden of Georgia

6. Sandy Springs:

- Sixth-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 103,656 (2020)

- Nickname: "The City in the Forest"

- Known for: Perimeter Mall, City Springs, Morgan Falls Overlook Park

7. Roswell:

- Seventh-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 92,658 (2020)

- Nickname: "The Roswell Area"

- Known for: Roswell Historic District, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell Antique Market

8. Alpharetta:

- Eighth-largest city in Georgia

- Population: 65,751 (2020)

- Nickname: "The Technology City"

- Known for: Avalon, Alpharetta City Center, Wills Park, North Point Community Church