Where We Live | Emory School of Medicine

Whether you enjoy indoor life, outdoor life, sports, shopping, arts or entertainment - Atlanta is a great place to call home!

Neighborhoods

The Atlanta metro area is a collection of neighborhoods and townships that blend to provide any living atmosphere you could want. Whether you’d like to live in a family-friendly suburb or a modern high rise in the heart of the city, everyone has a place to call home here. Most of our residents live in the Decatur, Virginia-Highland and Midtown neighborhoods.

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Outdoor Activities

Atlanta is home to several hiking trails. Some of our favorites include the East and West Palisades, Sweetwater Creek, and Yellow River Trails. We are also a short drive from the North Georgia Mountains with spectacular views from Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls. Within the city, you can visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden and there are several parks to enjoy the outdoors or attending concerts and festivals. You can also take a walk along the Atlanta Beltline, a multi-use urban trail lined by shops, bars, breweries, food halls, and restaurants.

Sports

Atlanta is home to the Braves, Atlanta United, Falcons, Atlanta Dream, and Hawks. No matter what sport you enjoy, there is a team for you!

Arts & Entertainment

The iconic Fox Theatre hosts great performances from the Nutcracker to the Lion King to Wicked. The High Museum of Art, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Alliance Theater provide rich cultural experiences in art, theatre, and music. Atlanta also boasts several concert venues—from Variety Playhouse to Chastain Park—that attract musical guests from all genres. Atlanta is also home to a variety of arts and cultural festivals year-round, including Music Midtown, Shaky Knees, ONE Musicfest, the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival, and much more!

Dining

Atlanta is a food haven! Cuisines from all over the world are represented in the Atlanta Metro area, many located along the famed Buford Highway. Many of the neighborhoods hold restaurant weeks which allow you to get a taste of the town without emptying your wallet. There are also a variety of indoor and outdoor farmer’s markets.

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