Atlanta, important visitor information

Climate

The best time to visit the city is during the seasons of spring and autumn. Atlanta enjoys all four seasons. The months of July and August tend to get warm, while December and January can get a little snowy. But variations are less extreme than those of other cities in America . And mind you, the city's temperate climate is year-round.

Sports

Sports has really become a past time in Atlanta . Aside from having a very successful baseball franchise in the Atlanta Braves, the city also hosts the Hawks and Falcons franchises for professional basketball and football, respectively. Most importantly, the city had the distinct privilege of hosting the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

Languages

The city has a lot of people who speak Native American dialects aside from the primary English language. Spanish has also become an effective second language for some.

Speed Limit

In metropolitan areas, limits on the interstates is 55 mph. Any where else (unless specified), the limit can reach up to 70 mph.

Electricity

The U.S. electrical standard is 110 volts/60 cycles AC with an outlet supporting a plug of two flat pins set parallel to one another.

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