Often referred to as the economic and cultural hub of the Southeast, the city of Atlanta is the capital of Georgia, offering young urban professionals a diverse mix of professional and social opportunities, such as the High Museum, access to alumni chapters for colleges and universities around the country, and a vibrant night life. Affectionately referred to as “Hotlanta,” Atlanta boasts more cultural attractions, restaurants, sports, and entertainment venues than any other metropolitan area in the Southeast.
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| Site Since: 2000 |
| Corps Size: 200 |
| Average yearly temperature: 61.3° |
| Car: Access to a car is essential |
Salary: See cost of living  |
Atlanta’s visitors and residents are drawn to many of its dynamic local attractions and entertainment, such as the Martin Luther King, Jr. historical site, Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta Braves baseball sporting events, the Georgia Aquarium, and rafting on the Chattahoochee River.
Corps members in Atlanta have numerous housing options, both within the city limits and in the outer suburban communities. Corps members find that the greatest advantage of residing within Atlanta’s city limits is the proximity to their schools, to other corps members, and to urban amenities. Most corps members live together, and many rent houses or apartments within the city limits. The Virginia Highlands, Inman Park, Decatur, and Midtown are all smaller neighborhoods that offer reasonable rent and are close to shops, gyms, parks, museums, and the approximately 8,000 restaurants in the city. Additionally, by residing in the city, corps members have a voice in city policies that impact their schools and students. Some corps members find living in the suburban communities of College Park, Smyrna, Marietta, Lithia Springs, Stone Mountain, and Lithonia a more economical solution. In some cases, it is easier for corps members to commute to their schools from suburban neighborhoods. No matter where corps members live and work in Atlanta, they find it necessary to have a car to get around the city.
The current Atlanta corps is comprised of 204 energetic professionals committed to supporting each other in their pursuit of their students' academic achievement. Atlanta's regional staff works closely with corps members to meet their professional development needs. As a part of corps members’ professional development, program directors observe corps members in their classrooms and meet with them for one-on-one problem solving meetings. Corps members attend monthly professional development seminars, where they participate in content group meetings and differentiated seminars to build and share best practices. Additionally, there are opportunities for the entire corps to gather for corps-wide social and professional events.
Atlanta corps members are committed to building a strong professional support network for one another as they work to close the achievement gap for their students. Corps members frequently collaborate with each other on everything from lesson plans to planning celebrations for their students’ achievements. Many second year corps members and alumni also serve as mentors to first year corps members, and many of our corps members opt to live together, fostering a dynamic and unique support system both personally and professionally.
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