state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
"As the historic state capital of Georgia that was once plundered and burned by Sherman's army, Atlanta now serves as the region's primary commercial hub."
a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864
"During the Civil War, Atlanta became famous after General Sherman's army severed its supply lines and set the city ablaze in 1864."
The capital city of Georgia, United States.
"Visitors often flock to Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, to explore its vibrant history and culture."
The name Atlanta is supposedly derived from the feminine form of the word Atlantic. It was chosen to evoke a sense of grandeur and vastness associated with the ocean.