Atlanta is the economic capital of the Southeastern United States, a region that if a separate country, would have the 7th highest GDP in the world. Atlanta now hosts the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 company headquarters in the United States. Some of the world’s better-known brands boasting an Atlanta home address or North American headquarters include North America, First Data, Georgia Pacific, Home Depot, UPS, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and NCR. Siemens, ING Americas, Phillips Consumer Electronics, Ciba Vision, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Novelis, Munich Re and Mizuno. Over 2400 other international business from more than 40 countries has established their U.S. operations here.

Metro Atlanta’s vibrant international community includes international consulates or trade offices form 68 bi – national chambers of commerce, and approximately 750, 000 foreign born residents. Atlanta’s thriving restaurant scene offers international cuisine of almost every variety.

Georgia's deepwater ports in Savannah and Brunswick, together with inland terminals in Chatsworth, Bainbridge and Columbus, are Georgia's gateways to the world. The Port of Savannah, home to the largest single-terminal container facility of its kind in North America, is comprised of two modern deepwater terminals: Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal. Its global carrier network, super location and faster-to-market service record provide vital links to international markets.

Long known as the “city too busy to hate” Atlanta is a thriving model of diversity and magnet for immigration. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.