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Area Description

Metro Atlanta is a premier destination for business professionals, families and retirees. The area is home to 5.6 million people and more than 150,000 businesses. Metro Atlanta’s diverse economy, global access, abundant talent, low costs of business and living, and vibrant quality of life are reasons to choose metro Atlanta.

The Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)of 29 counties is the business capital of the southeastern U.S. and a global business hub. Metro Atlanta is one of the fastest growing metros in the U.S. and has the 10th largest economy in the U.S.

Metro Atlanta provides exceptional quality of life while maintaining affordability. Residents enjoy access to arts, culture, sports and nightlife. Metro Atlanta experiences all four seasons with cool
winters, warm summers and plentiful rainfall.

The world’s most-traveled airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), has
five runways that serve more than 95 million passengers a year. Located in the southeastern region of the United States, more than 80 percent of U.S. consumers can be reached from Atlanta in two flight hours.

Metro Atlanta provides access to one of the most qualified, affordable, and efficient
healthcare systems in the country. Metro Atlanta’s healthcare community includes more than
80 hospital locations and over 100,000 healthcare practitioners and technicians.

Metro Atlantans have many opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts & culture, festivals and sporting events.

Includes Cities/Towns: Atlanta, Douglasville, Forest Park, Newnan, Riverdale.

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Public transportation
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), with bus and rail services that cover more
than 1,000 miles, is the ninth-largest transit system in the U.S. Cobb County Transit (CCT)
& Gwinnett County Transit connect into MARTA at various points.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Metro Atlanta, Georgia?

For those of you that retire in Metro Atlanta, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Metro Atlanta such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Metro Atlanta is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Metro Atlanta, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  31 F°  42 F°  53 F°
 Feb  34 F°  46 F°  57 F°
 Mar  40 F°  53 F°  65 F°
 Apr  48 F°  60 F°  73 F°
 May  57 F°  68 F°  80 F°
 Jun  65 F°  76 F°  86 F°
 Jul  69 F°  79 F°  89 F°
 Aug  68 F°  78 F°  88 F°
 Sep  62 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Oct  50 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 Nov  41 F°  53 F°  64 F°
 Dec  33 F°  44 F°  54 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  17  0
 Feb  0  12  0
 Mar  0  6  0
 Apr  0  1  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  8  0  0
 Jul  13  0  0
 Aug  11  0  0
 Sep  3  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  6  0
 Dec  0  15  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  5 "  10  32 %
 Feb  5 "  9  34 %
 Mar  5 "  9  40 %
 Apr  4 "  8  47 %
 May  4 "  8  57 %
 Jun  4 "  10  65 %
 Jul  5 "  10  69 %
 Aug  4 "  9  69 %
 Sep  4 "  7  63 %
 Oct  4 "  7  52 %
 Nov  4 "  8  43 %
 Dec  4 "  9  35 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
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Cost of Living for Metro Atlanta, GA

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Senior Assistance in Metro Atlanta, GA

Metro Atlanta, Georgia offers the following assistance for seniors:

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Metro Atlanta Offer For Retirees?

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