Timeline of Atlanta

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This timeline shows the important events and changes that helped shape Atlanta from its early days into the busy city it is today. Atlanta has grown a lot over the years and has become an important place for business, culture, and history in the United States. By looking at this timeline, we can see how Atlanta developed and why it matters to many people around the world. This is a and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by to add missing items, with references to .

Early History

Atlanta began as a small settlement. Over time, it grew into a bigger town. Many people moved there looking for new opportunities.

Becoming a City

Atlanta became an official city in the mid-1800s. It was an important stop on a railroad, which helped it grow. The city became a center for trade and travel.

Growth and Change

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Atlanta grew quickly. New buildings went up, and more people moved in. The city became a hub for business and culture.

Modern Atlanta

Today, Atlanta is a large and busy city. It is known for its museums, parks, and many different cultures. The city continues to grow and change, staying an important place in the United States.

19th century

The history of Atlanta in the 1800s was marked by growth and change. In 1821, the Creek Indians signed a treaty giving up land that is now part of the area around Atlanta. By 1839, a settlement called "Terminus" was established at the end of a railroad. In 1845, the town of Marthasville was renamed Atlanta. The city grew with new railroads connecting it to other places.

Atlanta became an important city during the Civil War. In 1864, Union forces captured the city, and in 1865, the war ended, and slaves were freed. The city became the state capital of Georgia in 1868. The late 1800s saw the founding of many schools, libraries, and hospitals, and the population grew steadily. By 1900, Atlanta had become Georgia's largest city.

21st century

2000s

In 2001, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper started after joining two older papers. In 2002, Shirley Franklin became the mayor of Atlanta. Over the next few years, new groups started, like the Fermi Project in 2003 and the Atlanta Rollergirls in 2004. By 2005, Atlanta’s airport became the busiest in the world, and the city became friends with Fukuoka, Japan. In 2008, Delta airline grew to be the largest in the world, and a big storm caused tornadoes near the city.

2010s

In 2010, Atlanta’s population reached 420,003, with many more people living around the city. In 2011, a hockey team called the Thrashers moved away to join a team in Winnipeg, Manitoba. That same year, a big study showed problems in some schools. In 2012, part of a walking and bike path called the BeltLine opened. In 2014, a place to learn about civil rights and human rights opened. By 2015, the city’s population grew to about 463,875 people. In 2016, a big shopping place called Murder Kroger closed, and a baseball field said goodbye before the team moved to a new park in Cobb County. In 2017, a huge sports stadium called the Georgia Dome shut down, and a new soccer team, Atlanta United FC, started playing. In 2018, some bad people used tricky computer tricks to lock up the city’s important files.

2020s

In 2021, some very sad events happened in Atlanta. The Atlanta Braves baseball team won a big championship called the 2021 World Series.