#FlyWashington Magazine Summer 2018 | Page 32

BY DEBBIE EMERY L ong known as part of the “New South,” Atlanta has broken away from the competition to become the premiere destination of the southern U.S. With a vibrant financial district, boundless cultural destinations for any age, eclectic neighborhoods, and the flashiest stadium in the NFL, the capital of Georgia is blowing away competition. FLYWASHINGTON.COM 30 SUMMER 2018 Atlanta literally rose from the ashes after the Civil War, becoming a hub for the Civil Rights movement in the ‘60s and the home city of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you want to learn more about this culture- changing era, visit the Center for Civil and Human Rights or the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Constantly growing and evolving, here are our top picks for The ATL.