Atlanta is the capital of Georgia State, found in 1837 and started growing after the civil war. With a population of nearly 6 millions within its 28 county, it is considered the 8th largest region in The States. It began as a railroad town and today it still serves as a major rail junction, with several freight lines intersecting below street level in downtown and connecting the city with many other cities between New York at north and New Orleans at south. It is not only a transportation hub but also a great business city. It is the home of Coca-cola, headquarter for AT&T mobility, Delta Airlines, Home Depot, CNN and UPS. More than 75% of the Fortune 1000 companies have their offices in this central metropolis.
The outstanding "No beef " advertisement of Chick's Fast Food : "GO DE-CALF THIS MORNIN" with a cow hanging down from a jug at Atlanta Town center.
Heavy flow of traffic any time at Atlanta
It's stressful and tension to drive in Atlanta City. Drivers on road drive with speed, high caution and reaction. All vehicles are so close to each another.
Atlanta is a dynamic and energetic modern big city.
Mid town of Atlanta covers with architectural designed high rise office buildings, hotels, banks, shops, restaurants etc.
Heavy flow of traffic even in its non-peak hours.
Comparing to most of the cities in United States, development of state roads in Atlanta are impressive. Most of the travel lanes is able to accommodate with 6 vehicles each side.
Atlanta is a very modern historic city with skyscraper studded its skyline and beautiful ancient buildings nourished its corners.
The red sacred pillar erected at downtown was lighted with Olympic flame when Atlanta hosted Olympic Games in 1996.
The world of Coca-cola located at Atlanta downtown with commercial skyscraper as background and Titanic Aquarium on one side, Olympic park on the other.
Coca-cola is the identification of American Brand which represents products of The United States. The Coca-cola Company has 92,400 associates over 200 countries selling this beverage plus its 3000 related products. Coca-cola basically is a carbonated soft drink and was first introduced in 1886 by Dr John. S. Pemberton but was marketed by a businessman named as Asa Griggs Candler who made the drink swept over the world through the 20th century.
The copper status of the founder Mr. John S. Pemberton and a huge coke bottle on the roof top catches the eyes of most visitors while entering the premises of Coca-cola world. The Coke bottle that gives out revolving light at night is a signature symbol of Coca-cola.
Pemberton Place was named after Dr. John S. Pembeton who invented Coca-cola in year 1886.. Coca-cola bottles are based on this initial sketch of first bottle.
Obtain a ticket at US15.00 each adult at this entrance site and wait for your turn to be escorted.
Surprised to be welcomed by a giant bear to this bright cheerful show room which colorful design indeed reflects A Happiness Factory of Coca-cola Company!
All visitors are invited to a 4D theater to watch an interesting documentary cartoon film after a brief introduction. The show emphasized how Coca-Cola works to being a happiness factory.
A coca-cola guide was given a brief introduction to its history and products to all visitors.
All kinds, all ways and all types of advertisement. Mr. Asa Griggs Candler was a marketing genius.
The premiums, the gifts, the gimmicks, from 19th to 20th to 21st century.
Coca-cola's related products and its various kind of bottles in different attractive designs.
Old bottles with innovative designs
These big coca-cola bottles from Vietnam immediately attracts my attention as on top of cap written in Chinese with the Buddha's name "O MI TO FA" .
Since the first commercial sponsor of Olympic games in year 1928 at Amsterdam, Coca-cola has become one of the key sponsors in all international sport events include FIFA World Cup. Various Olympic Torch and Badges of Coca-cola from all countries over the world are showed on board.
The yellow old junk not only indicating the mobile way of selling the drinks but also advertising the products in early time. On the board are the initial bottles design from 48 states of USA.
A mobile bottle assembling plant.
A resting corner and a place where you experience and compare the different taste of coke from all continents from Asia to Europe to Africa to Australia to...... which is the most interesting and attractive part of the tour.
The titanic Aquarium is just next to Coca-cola world and it claims to be the largest Aquarium at southern region.
Cable News Network well known as CNN is the major cable news in USA, the second largest after Fox News. It was found by Ted Turner in June 1980 and now owned by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc, a company of Time Warner.
CNN was the first network to provide 24 hours TV news coverage and all news TV network in its nation. .
We joined CNN Atlanta Studio Tour which was an hour guided walking tour for visitors to journey into the heart of CNN worldwide and get a close-up at global news in the making, to understand the exclusive behind the scene views of the studios, and watch the actual work of news broadcasting.
The tractor displayed at the hall was the vehicle the reporters used in the Gulf War 1991.
CNN has 900 affiliated local stations and 36 bureaus in which 26 are international. Cartoon network is one of the most successful network.
The internal and external view of CNN headquarter at Atlanta downtown, which covers more than 4 blocks of buildings including a hotel.
Centennial Olympic Park is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta with 21 acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. It serves as a performing arts venue, community gathering space and attracts millions of tourists from all places over the world every year.
Fountain of rings at the park is the world largest interactive fountain featuring the Olympic symbol and it has four shows daily.
The Tribute to Olympism and Hellenism sculpture are to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic games , to pay homage to the immortal Olympic spirit, to honor the games' Hellenic Origins and appreciate all the tributes patrons.
Flags of all countries participated in the 1996 Olympic Games and names of those who made contributions were in one way or another memorized in the park.
THE UNDERGROUND located in the heart of Atlanta downtown, was incorporated in May 02, 1967 as a retail and entertainment district but was closed in 1980 due to uncontrollable crimes. It was reopened in 1989 by two Georgian technical graduates.
Underground located at the bustling town center of Atlanta City.
UNDERGROUND is where Atlanta began. Basically it is a six historic city blocks in the heart of Atlanta transformed into an urban market with unique shopping, dinning, entertainment and nightlife. It is an important destination for people who visit Atlanta. Most of the visitors are attracted by its bustling activities and its over a century's architectural features and history. It was first built during Atlanta post-civil war reconstruction era (1866-1871) at the spot where the oldest Georgia railroad station was reconstructed to connecting trains from Atlanta to other American cities. When concrete bridges started to build over rail tracks, and shops moved up level, the original buildings were abandoned and became basement for storage. Part of it turned into sites for speakeasys & juke joint with music and illegal drinking . The city continued to grow at street level during 1920's and a 5-block area was completely covered up after 40 years. The city beneath the city thus formed.
The train depot, which once connecting 100 trains a day, still stands at the entrance of The Underground, witnessing changes of the city.
Bright neon lights activated The Underground at night.
Fine dinning restaurants or casual food stores serving day and night, with nouvelle cuisine and local southern food. This is a black community territory. None of the sellers or buyers are white people or Asians.
Enjoy hip entertainment and live music by local musicians at night, in Kenny's Alley which is a unique nightlife space of rock, jazz, latin and R&B venues.
Majority of the stores offer very unique items and provide special traditional service like The Face Shop where people cleanse and smooth their face by using string, exactly like the ancient Chinese did long long time ago.
Over 100 specialty shops & carts featuring clothing, art, antiques, collectibles, sports, jewelry etc
The automobile historic corner displaying all kinds of antique cars and carts, showing the changes of vehicles for the past 100 years.
Atlanta Botanical Garden is an outdoor display gardens, located at north-east of Atlanta. It develops and maintains plant collection for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. Inside its 30 acres of land, it has botanical exhibits, sculptural arts, classes, concerts and all kinds of activities organized at all time. It is an ideal place for family, students, kids to spend their weekend.
The entrance front of Atlanta Botanical Garden
Flowers in unique color and rare species are across the venue.
The beautiful flowers breed in the garden.
It was mother's day today. Atlanta Fish Market Restaurant that is very popular in town as they delivered daily fresh catch on to your tables, was packed with customers .
