Georgia's capital city . . . Atlanta . . . home of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Braves, and the host of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games.

An excellent source for news is Access Atlanta. The site features the latest news, weather forecasts, stock quotes, business information, and even a marketplace. You'll also find a link to Atlanta Classifieds where you can place an ad online.

Yahoo's Creative Loafing Happenings for Atlanta offers links to any and everything you could possibly think of doing in the Atlanta area. Categories include films, lectures, music, nature, auditions, performing arts, pets, singles, and health.

For restaurant information, visit Fodor's Dining Directory for Atlanta. The site offers restaurant reviews, credit card information, maps, price rates, and reservation comments.

Another dining listing that allows you to check out a restaurant before you go is Atlanta's Dining Directory.

Read the Chronological History of Underground Atlanta at:

The Atlanta area boasts many fine museums, such as the High Museum of Art. The museum features permanent collections in African, American, European, contemporary, and folk art as well as a calendar of upcoming events.

The City of Atlanta Web Site features speeches and news releases from Mayor Campbell, information on the city council, city ordinances, council meeting agendas, a city directory, and even employment information for the city of Atlanta.

The quality of our schools is important to all of us. At Metro Atlanta Public Schools, you'll find a listing of academic test results and associated county, metro, and state score comparisons divided by county and grade level, as well as school awards and achievements.

Yahoo! Atlanta provides How Do I Get There driving directions to the city's universities, attractions, sports facilities, and more.

The Atlanta Real-Time Traffic Map provides freeway speeds and information on traffic incidents.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who lives in Mississippi. She can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.

This article was published in the Atlanta Bulletin Newspaper in 8/97.