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Atlanta (IPA: /ˌætˈlɛ̃n.nə/ or /ˌɛtˈlɛ̃n.nə/) is the capital and the most populous city of the State of Georgia, and the central city of the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. It is the county seat of Fulton County, although a portion of the city extends into DeKalb County. According to the July 2005 census estimate, the city has a population of 470,688 and a metropolitan population of 4,917,717. As of July 1, 2005, Atlanta's combined statistical area (CSA) is estimated to have a population of 5,249,121.

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South Carolina's Valerie Nanima (31) shoots over Georgia's Ashley Houts (1) during South Carolina's 52-42 win in an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Houts was called for a foul on the play. Georgia
Greek Orthodox priests are seen during the orthodox Christmas procession in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Tens of Palestinian Christians booed their religious leader in the biblical town of Bethlehem on the Greek Orthodox Christmas Day, claiming he sold church lands. About two dozen Palestinian policemen wearing helmets surrounded the protesters holding up signs reading "the Holy Land is not for sale." Christmas
Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins grabs the ball in front of Alabama's Senario Hillman during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Cousins had 16 points and 13 rebounds in the 66-55 Kentucky win. Alabama
WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 29: Christina King Ferris, sister of Martin Luther King Jr., stands next to a model of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial while attending a ceremony announcing the approval of the construction process for the memorial on the National Mall October 29, 2009 in Washington, DC. The memorial will be situated midway between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and take approximately two years to complete. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Florida Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez watches the team work out during spring training at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Florida
View of the courtyard of the Canisius-Kolleg photographed in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. The director of one of Germany's most prestigious high schools says that in a widening abuse scandal at least 20 students have been sexually abused by their teachers, two Jesuit fathers. Father Klaus Mertes said Monday that after he sent out 500 letters to alumni of Berlin's private Catholic Canisius Kolleg last month, more students have come forward to report the abuse cases by Fathers Peter Riedel and Wolfgang Stab, who taught at the school in the 1970's and 1980's. Berlin
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Marta Solaz, Judit Uriach, and Cristina Brondo arrive on the red carpet at the Premios de Gaudi held at the Theater Coliseum on February 1, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Marta
BURBANK, CA - JANUARY 29: Customers buy goods at a Home Depot home improvement store on January 29, 2010 in Burbank, California. The Commerce Department today reports better-than-expected U.S. economic growth with the fourth-quarter rise of the gross domestic product (GDP) at a seasonally adjusted 5.7 percent, the strongest growth since 2003. By contrast, the GDP in the first quarter of 2009 dropped at an annual rate of 6.4 percent. With news of the positive growth, the US dollar rallied to its highest level since August. Home Depot, Inc.
GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 26: Members of the public carry shopping bags in Buchanan Street on January 26, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. Experts declared that recent figures showed the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the final quarter of last year. Economists expect the country to emerge from the worst recession since the Second World War with millions losing their jobs during the global credit crunch. Economic Recession
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Pink arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Pink (singer)
A person preferring to remain unidentified leaves a letter at the front door of Window Media which owns Southern Voice, an Atlanta gay and lesbian newspaper, after notice was left on the front door this morning effectively terminating everyone's employment in the organization, Monday Nov. 16, 2009, in Atlanta. Southern Voice
Dick Armey, former House of Representatives leader and now Tea Party activist is attending the National Republican Committee's winter meetings being held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. GOP members from all over the country hope to use the four-day strategy session to better position the party for the mid-term elections in November. U.S. House of Representatives
Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl addresses the media after being defeated by Vanderbilt University 90-71 in an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Tennessee
This combination of images shows an undated self portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci, left, and the Mona Lisa. A group of Italian scientists is seeking permission from French authorities to dig up Leonardo Da Vinci's body to conduct carbon and DNA testing in order to solve the mysteries of how he died, and whether the Mona Lisa was actually a self-portrait in disguise. Leonardo da Vinci
Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., joins hands with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, left, and her cousin Isaac Newton Farris as they sing "We Shall Overcome" during the Martin Luther King Jr commemorative service at Ebenezer Baptist Church Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 in Atlanta. Kasim Reed
Manchester City's Robinho, left, reacts after scoring a goal with fellow team members Stephen Ireland, center, and Micah Richards, right, during their English Premier League soccer match against Blackburn at Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn, England, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Ireland
HEATHROW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 13: A flight information sign shows several cancelled flights at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 on January 13, 2010 in Heathrow, United Kingdom. Fresh snowfall has been affecting many parts of the UK as very cold conditions continue to dominate the country's weather. The MET Office has issued weather warnings for Wales, Southern England, north-west England and the West Midlands. Many road, rail and air passengers are again facing severe delays to their journeys. Heathrow
MUNICH, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: Nick Bilton of New York Times attends the Digital Life Design (DLD) conference at HVB Forum on January 25, 2010 in Munich, Germany. DLD brings together global leaders and creators from the digital world. New York Times Company

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Todd Wermers from Atlanta takes a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

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Todd Wermers from Atlanta takes a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

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Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert (1) and North Carolina's Julius Mays scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert (1) and North Carolina's Julius Mays scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta, on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta, on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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North Carolina State head coach Sidney Lowe gives direction during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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North Carolina State head coach Sidney Lowe gives direction during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors (14) shoots over North Carolina State's DeShawn Painter (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors (14) shoots over North Carolina State's DeShawn Painter (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Gani Lawal (31) dunks the ball over North Carolina State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Gani Lawal (31) dunks the ball over North Carolina State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's head coach Paul Hewitt lets a referee know how he feels about a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.

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Georgia Tech's head coach Paul Hewitt lets a referee know how he feels about a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.

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North Carolina State's Josh Davis (22) goes to the basket against Georgia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.

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North Carolina State's Josh Davis (22) goes to the basket against Georgia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.

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North Carolina State's Josh Davis (22) goes to the basket against Georgia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.

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North Carolina State's Josh Davis (22) goes to the basket against Georgia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.

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Passengers board flight 5543 to Atlanta before it takes off from snowy Roanoke Regional Airport Friday morning, February 5, 2010.

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Passengers board flight 5543 to Atlanta before it takes off from snowy Roanoke Regional Airport Friday morning, February 5, 2010.

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People watch as the plane carrying giant pandas Mei Lan of Atlanta, and Tai Shan of Washington, taxi for departure for a trip to China, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va.

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People watch as the plane carrying giant pandas Mei Lan of Atlanta, and Tai Shan of Washington, taxi for departure for a trip to China, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va.

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Giant panda Mei Lan of Atlanta is secured inside a cargo plane to be shipped back to China, Thursday, Feb. 4,2010, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va.

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Giant panda Mei Lan of Atlanta is secured inside a cargo plane to be shipped back to China, Thursday, Feb. 4,2010, at Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Va.

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Mei Lan, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta, is lifted onto a Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express", prior to her departure from Atlanta to China Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo. The two giant pandas will become part of a breeding program in their endangered species' native land.

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Mei Lan, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta, is lifted onto a Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express", prior to her departure from Atlanta to China Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo. The two giant pandas will become part of a breeding program in their endangered species' native land.

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Mei Lan, in smaller crate, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta, is delivered to a Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express", prior to her departure from Atlanta to China Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo.

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Mei Lan, in smaller crate, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta, is delivered to a Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express", prior to her departure from Atlanta to China Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo.

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Mei Lan, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta is shown to the media prior to her departure from Atlanta to China Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 aboard a Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express". Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda and will be accompanied on the trip by Heather Roberts, left, a giant panda keeper at Zoo Atlanta. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo. Experts believe there are only 1,600 giant pandas that remain in the wild.

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Mei Lan, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta is shown to the media prior to her departure from Atlanta to China Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 aboard a Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express". Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda and will be accompanied on the trip by Heather Roberts, left, a giant panda keeper at Zoo Atlanta. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo. Experts believe there are only 1,600 giant pandas that remain in the wild.

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Workers secure the Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express", as it arrives at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson-International Airport Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 to take Mei Lan, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta, to China. Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo. The two giant pandas will become part of a breeding program in their endangered species' native land.

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Workers secure the Federal Express cargo plane, called the "FedEx Panda Express", as it arrives at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson-International Airport Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 to take Mei Lan, a 3-year-old female giant panda from Zoo Atlanta, to China. Mei Lan is Zoo Atlanta's firstborn giant panda. Before heading to China, the plane will make a stop in Washington, DC, where it will pick up Tai Shan, a 4-year-old male giant panda born at the National Zoo. The two giant pandas will become part of a breeding program in their endangered species' native land.

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An unidentified, injured Haitian earthquake survivor is transferred from an Ohio Air Force Reserve plane at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The patient will be treated at an Atlanta area hospital. Several patient flights are expected over the next several days at the base.

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An unidentified, injured Haitian earthquake survivor is transferred from an Ohio Air Force Reserve plane at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The patient will be treated at an Atlanta area hospital. Several patient flights are expected over the next several days at the base.

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Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center nurses Deborah Combs, left, and Sharon Sigler look out from a hangar onto the tarmac as a group of critically injured Haitian earthquake survivors are transferred from an Ohio Air Force Reserve plane at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The patients will be treated at an Atlanta area hospitals. Several patient flights are expected over the next several days at the base.

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Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center nurses Deborah Combs, left, and Sharon Sigler look out from a hangar onto the tarmac as a group of critically injured Haitian earthquake survivors are transferred from an Ohio Air Force Reserve plane at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The patients will be treated at an Atlanta area hospitals. Several patient flights are expected over the next several days at the base.

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An unidentified, injured Haitian earthquake survivor is transferred from an Ohio Air Force Reserve plane at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The patient will be treated at an Atlanta area hospital. Several patient flights are expected over the next several days at the base.

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An unidentified, injured Haitian earthquake survivor is transferred from an Ohio Air Force Reserve plane at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010. The patient will be treated at an Atlanta area hospital. Several patient flights are expected over the next several days at the base.

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Todd Wermers from Atlanta takes a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

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Todd Wermers from Atlanta takes a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy before the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010.

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Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert (1) and North Carolina's Julius Mays scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Iman Shumpert (1) and North Carolina's Julius Mays scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta, on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta, on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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Georgia Tech's Zachery Peacock (35) takes a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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North Carolina State head coach Sidney Lowe gives direction during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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North Carolina State head coach Sidney Lowe gives direction during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010. Tech won 73-71.

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