Downtown
Jacobs Pharmacy, originally located at 5 points, served the first glass of this American soft drink in 1886.
What is Coca Cola?
He was born on January 15th, 1929 to his mother Alberta and his father of the same name.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is named for William B. Hartsfield and this man, a fellow mayor.
Who is Maynard H. Jackson?
As co-chairmen of the AOC, Billy Payne and Andrew Young were responsible for successful negotiations to host the 100th anniversary of this event and its ceremonial "lighting of the torch" in 1996.
What is the Olympics?
Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus co-founded The Home Depot in Atlanta, GA. Blank, owner of this sports franchise, has a dedicated tailgating lot called The Home Depot Backyard, adjacent to the stadium where the team plays every Sunday.
Who are the Atlanta Falcons?
Known for its "All-Star Breakfast," this Atlanta based restaurant has very strict hours...all 24 of them.
What is Waffle House?
Originally known as Whitehall Street, 73 roads in Atlanta and over 200 Georgia are named in honor of this historic downtown street. Even though a fellow tree the Dogwood, has more roads named after it statewide.
What is Peachtree Street?
MLK Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 at 35 years old. This former Commander in Chief of the Military, peanut farmer, and fellow Georgian did as well in 2002. Making Georgia the only state with two Laureates.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This airline company occupies the south terminal and is a top employer of the city.
What is Delta?
This 1939 movie depicts the burning of Atlanta in its final scenes.
What is Gone With the Wind?
Dominique Wilkins, hall of fame small forward for this Atlanta franchise, was born in Paris and was referred to as "The Human Highlight Film" for his high flying dunks.
What is the Atlanta Hawks?
Originally named The Yellow Jacket, this Atlanta staple was founded by Georgia Tech dropout Frank Gordy in 1928. What'll ya have?! I'll have a chili cheese with an orange frost shake.
What is The Varsity?
This viaduct project, named for its subterranean features, was built to raise the roads over the downtown railroad tracks to relieve congestion.
What is Underground Atlanta?
King George II of England, the namesake of the state of Georgia, ordered this man to lead the colonization of Georgia in the 1730s. His name shares that of a university here in Atlanta.
Who is James Oglethorpe?
MARTA, responsible for the Streetcar, train line, and bus services, is an acronym for this wordy title. Some joke its services are abbreviated along with the name.
What is the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority?
The Phoenix is the symbol for Atlanta representing the rise from the ashes after the Civil War which burned 85% of the city in this year.
What is 1864?
This State Bird of Georgia shares the name with an 1830's railman entrepreneur, an Atlanta nickname and former hockey team.
What is the Brown Thrasher?
Pitty Pat's Porch a southern restaurant located in downtown on Andrew Young International Blvd has this alliterative counterpart located on Ponce de Leon.
What is Mary Macs?
The Candler Hotel, named for Asa Candler the 1st CEO of Coca Cola, is positioned at the north end of a park named for the 2nd CEO.
Who is Robert W. Woodruff?
King Lear has been performed at this Midtown theatre venue. Certain performances have an intoxicated cast member which may make it easier to understand.
What is the Shakespeare Tavern?
Shoot the Hooch! The Chattahoochee River is the main water sources for the city of Atlanta. Land and river disputes in the 1800s restricted Georgia from access to this river just north of the state, squashing any hopes for diversion.
What is the Tennessee River?
Retired boxer Cassius Clay lit the torch of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, but had already changed his name to this.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
Originally performed by Jamal Anderson, this celebratory dance became popular in the 90s.
What is the Dirty Bird?
Worth repeating, this European-style restaurant is located at the airport, in Buckhead, and Midtown and is part of the Fifth Group.
What is Ecco?
Ironically, Margaritaville was built on the demolished site of the original "Okeh Records" downtown recording studio, the birthplace of this style of music.
What is Hillbilly Music? (Country Music)
George King was a Hardware magnate in turn of the century Atlanta. Painting is house 13 different colors to honor his wife's superstitions, he lived in this neighborhood.
What is Inman Park?
Thats no UFO! In fact, John Portman designed this once modern downtown hotel known for its innovative interior. Once the tallest building in Atlanta in the 70s, its saucer-like tower houses a cocktail lounge named Polaris.
What is the Hyatt Regency?
Thomas O'reilly, head pastor at this church in dowtown, is responsible for fording off the flames of the union army in the Battle of Atlanta, saving City Hall and 5 other churches in the process.
What is the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?
In 2014, this rapper began promoting Atlanta-based rappers Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan.
Who is Birdman?
You'll have to take the Midnight Train to the past to visit this restaurant.
What is Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles?