Destination Atlanta: Your Guide to Relocating to the Capital City of Georgia

Will your next home be in or near Atlanta, GA? Allow All My Sons Moving & Storage to be your guide to the local landscape in this thriving capital of Georgia.

About 534,000 people call Atlanta, GA home, and roughly 6.5 million people live around the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Prominent companies like Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, Equifax, and UPS call Atlanta their home base. Atlanta has even seen some major motion picture activity, earning it the nickname “Hollywood of the South.” Films like The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Homecoming were filmed in the Atlanta metro area. Are abundant tree-lined streets your happy place? Atlanta is also known as the “City in a Forest” for its extensive tree coverage.

Residents of Atlanta enjoy a 5% lower cost of living than the national average, and they pay a flat state income tax of 4.99% as of 2026. Whatever bright new opportunities await you in Atlanta, you want a moving company that believes your things matter to help you get settled into your new home.

All My Sons Moving & Storage performed roughly 8,800 local moves for individuals, families, and businesses around the Atlanta metropolitan area in 2025. We know Atlanta, and we’d be honored to show you what it’s like to relocate here.

How’s the weather in Atlanta, GA? Prepare for partly-cloudy days year-round. The hottest month of the year in Atlanta tends to be July with an average high of 88°F, and the coldest month of the year tends to be January, reaching an average low of 35°F. The record low in Atlanta was -8°F, all the way back in 1985. 

Atlanta sees several inches of rainfall year-round, with the rainiest month being February and the driest month being October. Annual average precipitation sits at about 50.43 inches. The month most likely to see snowfall is January, and Atlanta gets an average of 2.9 inches of snow during the year. You’re not likely to see a white Christmas in Georgia, though it’s not impossible. The last time Atlanta saw more than an inch of snow on Christmas day was 2010.

If you’re coming from a snow-heavy city, you should sell the winter gear and invest in a sturdy umbrella instead.

MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) serves the Atlanta area with 48 miles of rail tracks and bus routes. There’s an app for paratransit services to help travelers with disabilities. 

Just 2% of Atlanta residents use public transportation to commute. The majority, about 81% of commuters, travel by car and they spend about 32 minutes commuting each way. According to Clever, Atlanta ranks in the bottom 5 for best cities for commuters, worse than Los Angeles, CA.

If you commute in Atlanta on the I-85 Express Lane, I-75 South Metro Express Lane, or I-75 Northwest Corridor Express Lanes, you’ll need to get a Peach Pass to pay your tolls on the cashless system. Passes from other states such as E-ZPass, Sun Pass, E-Pass, and Quick Pass can also access the express lanes.

 The primary airport in Atlanta is the Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) which is 10 miles south of downtown Atlanta.

Looking to expand your education with your move to Atlanta, or have teens ready to embark on their first move for college? The Atlanta area is home to several top-ranked schools, including some of the world’s most famous Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech): A public institution founded in 1885, ranked No. 32 in National Universities and No. 3 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News and World Report. Roughly 20,000 undergraduate students enroll annually. 

• Georgia State University (GSU): A public research university founded in 1913. GSU is one of the most diverse schools in the nation, with 53,000 students from about 155 countries. 

• Atlanta Metropolitan State College: A public college part of the University System of Georgia, founded in 1974. About 1,600 students enrolled in Fall 2024. 

• Morehouse College: A private HBCU for men, founded in a church basement in 1867 and now with a total undergraduate enrollment of about 2,800 students annually. Notable alumni include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Spike Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson.

• Spelman College: A private HBCU for women, founded in 1881. About 2,700 students enroll every year. Ranked No. 1 in Historically Black Colleges and Universities by U.S. News and World Report. 

• Emory University: A private research university founded in 1836. Roughly 7,400 undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024. Ranked No. 1 Best College in Georgia by U.S. News and World Report. 

With so much history coming alive in Atlanta, it’s no wonder there are so many spaces to soak up southern culture. Find all the visual and performing arts your heart desires at these popular spaces in Atlanta.

• The Woodruff Arts Center: Home of the High Museum of Art, the Alliance Theatre, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Located in Midtown, west of Piedmont Park to the interstate.

• Fox Theatre: A historic theater venue with 4,665 seats that hosts about 200 performances every year, including Broadway shows.

• Museum of Design Atlanta: Founded in 1989, this museum features exhibits that showcase architecture, graphic design, and more.

• Center for Puppetry Arts: Enjoy exhibits, live shows, workshops, and events all dedicated to the art of puppetry. See the Jim Henson Collection or enjoy seasonal programs.

• Atlanta History Center: American history museum and research facility founded in 1926. Explore civil war and civil rights movement exhibits as well as historic gardens and homes.

Looking for a weekend activity in Atlanta for date nights or family fun? Why not explore one of these incredible Atlanta attractions while you settle in? 

• Atlanta Botanical Garden: 30-acre botanical garden next to Piedmont Park, featuring beautiful blooms and rotating art exhibits. Get a 1-year individual membership for just $80, or have the whole family on the plan for $135.

• Georgia Aquarium: See aquatic life at this public aquarium with seven major exhibits plus shows with sea lions and dolphins.  

• Zoo Atlanta: Located in historic Grant Park, this zoo is home to around 200 species of animals from across the world. Open year-round except for Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

• World of Coca-Cola: Museum showcasing the history of The Coca Cola Company, which also operates in Atlanta. 

• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park: 35-acre park dedicated to the life and memory of the Atlanta-born civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sports lovers relocating to Atlanta can find plenty of home teams to root for. Atlanta is home to 9 major-league sports teams, including the following.

• Atlanta Braves (MLB): This major league baseball team relocated to Atlanta in 1966, and they play from Truist Park. They have won two World Series titles.

• Atlanta Falcons (NFL): Founded in 1966 and playing from the Mercedes Benz Stadium, this football team has won two conference championships.

• Atlanta Hawks (NBA): Playing home games from State Farm Area, this basketball team moved to Atlanta in 1968.

• Atlanta Dream (WNBA): Atlanta’s women’s basketball team, playing from Gateway Center Arena. 

• Atlanta United FC (MLS): Also playing home games from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this soccer team won the MLS Cup in 2018.

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium also hosted multiple matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Settle in close to the city action in these top Atlanta neighborhoods. Perfect for young professionals, empty-nester seniors, and singles looking for life in the city.

• Castleberry Hill: A historic industrial area converted into an artist’s haven with plenty of lofts to lease. Go on Second Friday Art Strolls or visit the Castleberry Farmer’s Market on Mondays. 

• Sweet Auburn: History comes alive in this famous Atlanta neighborhood where Dr. Martin Luther King was raised. Visit the Auburn Avenue Research Library or the APEX museum, as well as the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Students in Sweet Auburn can also be close to GSU.

• Midtown: This art-lovers paradise sit just north of downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It is the home of the Woodruff Arts Center and the Margaret Mitchell House.

• Inman Park: Atlanta’s planned neighborhood full of historic Victorian homes. Nestled just south of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, residents can enjoy food at Krog Street Market or the whimsical Bread & Butterfly. 

• Grant Park: Live a life of outdoor adventure next to Zoo Atlanta in this residential district full of Victorian mansions and Craftsman bungalows. Enjoy walking and biking trails in the oldest park in Atlanta, or try shopping the Grant Park Farmer’s Market on Sundays.

Looking for a quiet space close to the city to retire, raise a family, or enjoy home ownership? These are some of the most popular suburbs in the Atlanta metro area.

• Decatur: About seven miles northeast of Atlanta and with a population climbing toward 25,000, Decatur offers residents great schools, walkable squares, and excellent dining options like Raging Burrito. Stroll through Legacy Park or enjoy live Irish music at The Marlay House. 

• Smyrna: 16 miles northwest of Atlanta with roughly 57,000 happy Georgia residents, Smyrna boasts top-rated schools, local breweries, and easy access to Atlanta’s main attractions. Visit the library and meet your neighbors at The Village Green or play golf at the Fox Creek Golf Course and Driving Range. 

• Fayetteville: Roughly 22 miles directly south of Atlanta with a total population climbing to 20,000, Fayetteville offers residents a world-class public school system, incredible shopping areas like Fayette Pavilion, or enjoy picnics at the beautiful Starr’s Mill Park.

• Milton: 30 miles north of Atlanta with about 41,000 laid-back residents, Milton is an affluent suburb with low crime and plenty of leisure spaces to chill. Play ball at Bell Memorial Park or shop local vendors at the annual Crabapple Fest.

• Peachtree City: 30 miles southwest of Atlanta and boasting about 40,000 residents, Peachtree City is a great space to settle for the golf lovers, as it’s the “Golf Cart Capital.” Boat and swim on Lake Peachtree, see WWII aircrafts at the Airbase Georgia Museum, or have a family picnic at Drake Field.

No matter where in the Atlanta metro area you’re making your new home, you’ll need support from your friendly local and long-distance moving professionals at All My Sons Moving & Storage. Our licensed and insured movers will relocate your possessions with the utmost care, as if they belonged to a beloved member of our own family. We have all the local know-how for navigating the city of Atlanta and the surrounding areas.

Let us create a personalized moving plan for your Atlanta move, and get a quote from All My Sons today.