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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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Phoenix Coyotes players Adrian Aucion (33) and Radim Vrbata (17 block Florida Panthers' Nathan Horton (16) from taking a shot during overtime NHL hockey game action in Sunrise, Fla. Thursday, March 18, 2010. The Coyotes won 4-3. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter. Phoenix
Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs. Detroit
This undated image provided by University of Toronto shows Professor Natalie Zemon Davis. American historian Natalie Zemon Davis won Norway's 4.5 million kroner ($785,000) Holberg International Memorial Prize on Tuesday March 16, 201 for her narrative approach to the field of history. The Norwegian awards committee said the 81-year-old Detroit native "shows how particular events can be narrated and analyzed so as to reveal deeper historical tendencies and underlying patterns of thought and action. Toronto
MILWAUKEE - MARCH 21: Maurice Miller #3 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets goes for a shot against David Lighty #23. Dallas Lauderdale #52 and Jon Diebler #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Bradley Center on March 21, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Georgia
Temple's Ryan Brooks boards a bus in Philadelphia, before the team departs for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Temple is scheduled to play Cornell in a first-round East Regional game on Friday. Philadelphia
Houston's Aubrey Coleman is greeted by Maryland's Greivis Vasquez, after Maryland beat Houston 89-77 in an NCAA first-round college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 19, 2010. Houston
Wisconsin-Green Bay's Kayla Teschlag and Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Amanda Viehauser (21) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Green Bay, Wis., in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Women's tournament. Green Bay won 72-48. Milwaukee
The Krewe of Endymion celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007. New Orleans
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook (0) draws New Jersey defenders Devin Harris, back, and Brook Lopez, right, on the way to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, March 12, 2010. Oklahoma City won 104-102. Oklahoma City
From left to right, Cleveland State's Kailey Klein, Destinee Blue and Angel Roque watch from the bench near the end of the second half against Notre Dame in an NCAA first-round college basketball game in South Bend, Ind., Sunday, March 21, 2010. Notre Dame defeated Cleveland State 86-58. Cleveland
Texas' Ashley Gayle, left, and Yvonne Anderson, right, and San Diego State's Jene Morris, center, react after an NCAA first-round college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Austin, Texas. San Diego State won 74-63. San Diego
The Director of the Fine Arts Museum of Boston Malcom Rogers gives a press conference during the presentation of the painting 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Bolt' (L) by US painter John Singer Sargent at El Prado museum in Madrid on March 15, 2010. The Prado Museum presents the painting 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Bolt' by US painter John Singer Sargent next to the famous painting 'Las Meninas' by Spaniard Diego Velazquez, in which the American artist was inspired. Boston
An Anaheim police officer surveys the damage after two men were critically injured when a freight train struck their vehicle in Anaheim, Tuesday morning, Jan 5, 2010. Anaheim
Minnesota-Duluth's Jessica Wong (49) celebrates with her teammates Laura Fridfinnson and Mariia Posa (8) after scoring the game winning goal with less than a minute left in the third overtime against Cornell during the NCAA Women's Frozen Four championship hockey game Sunday, March 21, 2010, at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis. Minnesota-Duluth defeated Cornell 3-2. Minnesota
Indiana's Kateryna Fesenko swims in the 200-yard backstroke at the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, March 20, 2010. Fesenko won with a time of 1 minute, 49.92 seconds. Indiana
Mitsubishi Electric Solar Panels at the Port of West Sacramento. Sacramento
BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 21: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge races Brad Keselowski, driver of the #12 Dodge during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 21, 2010 in Bristol, Tennessee. Kurt Busch
Routet St. Louis, 30, takes a break while working at a foundry in the Cite Soleil neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Recycling micro-industries have received a new impulse with all the debris left behind last Jan. 12 earthquake's aftermath. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti at the beginning of the year, killing and injuring thousands and leaving more than a million people living in makeshift camps. St Louis

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Former Georgia Tech linebacker Sedric Griffin is tested on his vertical jump in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech linebacker Sedric Griffin is tested on his vertical jump in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive back Martin Frierson in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive back Martin Frierson in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan works out in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan works out in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Georgia State students Kate Morales, left, and Tim Squire carry a casket while demonstrating against state budget cuts to education as they march in front of the capitol Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. A few hundred college students rallied on the steps of the Georgia Capitol on Monday to protest budget cuts they say could make college too expensive at a time when education is needed with a shrinking pool of jobs.

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Georgia State students Kate Morales, left, and Tim Squire carry a casket while demonstrating against state budget cuts to education as they march in front of the capitol Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. A few hundred college students rallied on the steps of the Georgia Capitol on Monday to protest budget cuts they say could make college too expensive at a time when education is needed with a shrinking pool of jobs.

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Former Georgia Tech receiver Demaryius "Bebe" Thomas looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010. Demaryius was injured and did not participate in Pro Day.

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Former Georgia Tech receiver Demaryius "Bebe" Thomas looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010. Demaryius was injured and did not participate in Pro Day.

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Former Georgia Tech receiver Demaryius "Bebe" Thomas looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010. Demaryius was injured and did not participate in Pro Day.

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Former Georgia Tech receiver Demaryius "Bebe" Thomas looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010. Demaryius was injured and did not participate in Pro Day.

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Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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State House minority leader Dubose Porter, D-Dublin, speaks out against state budget cuts to education while addressing demonstrators on Monday at the capitol, March 15, 2010, in Atlanta.

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State House minority leader Dubose Porter, D-Dublin, speaks out against state budget cuts to education while addressing demonstrators on Monday at the capitol, March 15, 2010, in Atlanta.

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University of Georgia student Eli Gaultney, 20, right, holds up a sign while demonstrating against state budget cuts to education on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. A few hundred college students rallied on the steps of the Georgia Capitol on Monday to protest budget cuts they say could make college too expensive at a time when education is needed with a shrinking pool of jobs.

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University of Georgia student Eli Gaultney, 20, right, holds up a sign while demonstrating against state budget cuts to education on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. A few hundred college students rallied on the steps of the Georgia Capitol on Monday to protest budget cuts they say could make college too expensive at a time when education is needed with a shrinking pool of jobs.

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Former Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer works out in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer works out in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett jumps in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett jumps in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Regina Hunter, left, president of the SE Georgia Chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAMa) and Kathy Bell, right, a recovering addict and MAMa central Georgia branch director react to radio broadcasts as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Regina Hunter, left, president of the SE Georgia Chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAMa) and Kathy Bell, right, a recovering addict and MAMa central Georgia branch director react to radio broadcasts as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Sen. Johnny Isakson, left, Attorney General Thurbert Baker and Georgia Meth Project Executive Director Jim Langford address a crowd of supporters as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Sen. Johnny Isakson, left, Attorney General Thurbert Baker and Georgia Meth Project Executive Director Jim Langford address a crowd of supporters as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Rockdale County Sheriff Lt. Mike Sellers collects t-shirts for his resources officers as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Rockdale County Sheriff Lt. Mike Sellers collects t-shirts for his resources officers as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Rockdale County Sheriff Lt. Mike Sellers collects t-shirts for his resources officers as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Rockdale County Sheriff Lt. Mike Sellers collects t-shirts for his resources officers as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Attorney General Thurbert Baker, left, speaks with Regina Hunter, president of the SE Georgia Chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAMa) as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Attorney General Thurbert Baker, left, speaks with Regina Hunter, president of the SE Georgia Chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAMa) as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Regina Hunter, left, president of the SE Georgia Chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAMa) and Kathy Bell, right, a recovering addict and MAMa central Georgia branch director react to radio broadcasts as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Regina Hunter, left, president of the SE Georgia Chapter of Mothers Against Methamphetamine (MAMa) and Kathy Bell, right, a recovering addict and MAMa central Georgia branch director react to radio broadcasts as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Executive Director of the Georgia council of Substance Abuse Neil Kaltenecker, left, Sen. Johnny Isakson, at podium, Georgia Meth Project Executive Director Jim Langford and Attorney General Thurbert Baker address a crowd of supporters as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Executive Director of the Georgia council of Substance Abuse Neil Kaltenecker, left, Sen. Johnny Isakson, at podium, Georgia Meth Project Executive Director Jim Langford and Attorney General Thurbert Baker address a crowd of supporters as the Georgia Meth Project launches on the steps of the state capitol on Monday, March 8, 2010 in Atlanta. A state-wide prevention campaign to significantly reduce methamphetamine usage in Georgia begins today.

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Former Georgia Tech linebacker Sedric Griffin is tested on his vertical jump in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech linebacker Sedric Griffin is tested on his vertical jump in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive back Martin Frierson in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive back Martin Frierson in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Wisenhunt looks on during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan works out in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Former Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan works out in front of NFL scouts during Georgia Tech Pro Day held on the campus of Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Monday, March 15, 2010.

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