Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Atlanta, GA
Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Atlanta, GA drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.
Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services
- Urine Testing
- Alcohol Testing
- Hair Testing
- DOT Testing
- DOT Consortium
- Mobile/On-Site Testing
- DNA Testing
- Background Checks
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Atlanta, GA Drug Testing Centers.
Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing
We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.
DOT Testing and Services
Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Atlanta, GA testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
DNA Testing
DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.
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501 PULLIAM ST SW STE 144 0.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30312
236 AUBURN AVE NE STE 205A 0.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30303
2221 PEACHTREE ST NE 0.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1230 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1900 0.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
338 W Peachtree St NW 1.0 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 Peachtree Street NE, Suite, 1.4 miles
Atlanta, GA 30308
550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1460 1.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
145 NORTH AVE NE 1.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
688 SPRING ST NW 1.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30308
882 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE 2.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30306
1270 CAROLINE ST NE 2.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30307
923 DILL AVE SW 2.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30310
2292 PEACHTREE RD NW 4.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30309
1365 CLIFTON RD NE 4.8 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30322
757 CLEVELAND AVE SW STE D 4.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30315
1480 CHATTAHOOCHEE AVE NW 4.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 303, S Fulton Med Arts Ctr 5.7 miles
East Point, GA 30344
535 N CENTRAL AVE 6.0 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
1834 CLAIRMONT RD 6.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1276 MCCONNELL DR 6.2 miles
DECATUR, GA 30033
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW STE 130 6.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30318
1005 VIRGINIA AVE STE 100 6.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30354
1203 CLEVELAND AVE STE 1 C 6.5 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
3580 ATLANTA AVE 6.5 miles
HAPEVILLE, GA 30354
791 Oak St 6.6 miles
Hapeville, GA 30354
1397 CEDAR GROVE RD 7.1 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
3617 ROSWELL RD NE STE A 7.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30305
1774 CENTURY BLVD NE STE A 7.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
6000 N TERMINAL PKWY STE 315 8.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30320
1975 CENTURY BLVD NE STE 4 8.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
4445 Commerce Dr SW STE B11 8.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
6000 S TERMINAL PKWY STE 375 8.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30337
4525 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW 8.5 miles
Atlanta, GA 30336
526 Forest Pkwy Ste K 8.9 miles
Forest Park, GA 30297
4223 MORELAND AVE 8.9 miles
CONLEY, GA 30288
4770 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 8.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
5032 CLARK HOWELL HWY 9.0 miles
COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349
4400 PEACHTREE RD NE 9.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30319
4795 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW STE F 9.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
1462 W. MONTREAL RD STE 114 9.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
920 DANNON VW SW STE 3103 CASCADE PROFESSIONAL PARK 9.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
4425 S COBB DR, SUITE C 9.4 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
3515 CAMP CREEK PKWY STE 110 9.9 miles
EAST POINT, GA 30344
2375 WESLEY CHAPEL RD 10.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
4805 BRIARCLIFF RD NE STE 108 10.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30345
4367 NEW SNAPFINGER WOODS DR 10.4 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
5185 OLD NATIONAL HWY 10.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30349
1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SE OUTPARCEL 7A 10.6 miles
MABLETON, GA 30126
3965 CASCADE RD SW STE R 10.6 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30331
5670 FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD SW 10.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30336
2151A IDLEWOOD RD 10.7 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
3791 S COBB DR SE STE A 10.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 100 10.9 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
4501 CIRCLE 75 PKWY SE STE B-2190 10.9 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
4480 N COOPER LAKE RD SE 11.0 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE BLDG 210 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
2550 COBB PKWY SE STE 202 11.0 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
6425 POWERS FERRY RD NW 11.0 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30339
769 MORROW RD 11.0 miles
FOREST PARK, GA 30297
975 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE STE 320 11.1 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30342
2430 HERODIAN WAY SE STE 210 11.2 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, 11.3 miles
Atlanta, GA 30342
5464 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD 11.3 miles
CHAMBLEE, GA 30341
217 ARROWHEAD BLVD STE D1 11.8 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
2520 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 201 11.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
81 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW #140 11.9 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
83 UPPER RIVERDALE RD SW STE 155 11.9 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30274
2480 Windy Hill Rd Ste 200 11.9 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
2480 WINDY HILL RD SE STE 104 11.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
545 CONCORD RD SE 11.9 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30082
3678 N Peachtree Rd Ste 202 11.9 miles
Chamblee, GA 30341
6681 JONESBORO RD 12.0 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
7147 JONESBORO RD STE L 12.0 miles
Morrow, GA 30260
3987 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY STE B 12.0 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
3201 S COBB DR SE STE D1 12.0 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
5040 SNAPFINGER WOODS DR STE 102 12.1 miles
DECATUR, GA 30035
750 MOUNT ZION RD 12.2 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
180 COBB PKWY S 12.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
5019 LAVISTA RD 12.3 miles
TUCKER, GA 30084
4360 CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD STE 515 12.4 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30341
755 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE STE 270 12.5 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1500 MOUNT ZION RD 12.5 miles
MORROW, GA 30260
2721 S COBB DR SE 12.7 miles
SMYRNA, GA 30080
1140 HAMMOND DR NE BLDG4-SUITE 100 12.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
1776 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN STE 200 12.7 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
2890 DELK RD SE 13.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
6660 ROSWELL RD 13.0 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
101 QUARTZ DR STE 101 13.5 miles
VILLA RICA, GA 30180
561 THORNTON RD 13.9 miles
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA 30122
1575 MOUNT VERNON RD 13.9 miles
DUNWOODY, GA 30338
804 COMMERCE BLVD STE A25 14.0 miles
RIVERDALE, GA 30296
1745 OLD SPRING HOUSE LN 470 14.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30338
399 AUSTELL RD 14.3 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3875 AUSTELL RD STE 202 14.3 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3950 Austell Road SW 14.4 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
3825 Medical Park Dr. Ste 101, 14.5 miles
Austell, GA 30106
1680 MULKEY RD SW, SUITE B 14.6 miles
AUSTELL, GA 30106
470 Franklin Rd SE Ste 103 14.7 miles
Marietta, GA 30067
6438 DAWSON BLVD STE D 14.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30093
1395 S MARIETTA PKWY SE STE 200 STE 212 15.0 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30067
4774 LOWER ROSWELL RD 15.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
270 COBB PKWY S STE 30 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
On-site only 15.3 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30068
8225 MALL PARKWAY ST 110 15.4 miles
LITHONIA, GA 30038
87 HIGHWAY 138 W 15.4 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
305 WILLOW LN 15.5 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
6300 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 110 15.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6760 Jimmy Carter Blvd Ste 150 15.8 miles
Norcross, GA 30071
6825 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 1100 15.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
6475 JIMMY CARTER BLVD STE 200 15.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30071
2453 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 215 16.2 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
6334 ROSWELL RD NE STE C 16.2 miles
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
6309 ROSWELL RD NE STE 2-E 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
5942 ROSWELL RD NE 16.2 miles
ATLANTA, GA 30328
6808 DEER TRAIL LN 16.3 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
3300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 110 16.4 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
220 COBB PKWY N STE 400 16.4 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30062
3720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD 16.7 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
2256 ROCKBRIDGE RD 16.8 miles
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087
3295 River Exchange Dr Ste 584 16.8 miles
NORCROSS, GA 30092
4765 STONE MOUNTAIN HWY STE D 17.5 miles
LILBURN, GA 30047
3875 POWDER SPRINGS RD 17.5 miles
POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
110 LEWIS DR NE 17.8 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 CHURCH ST, #150 17.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
790 Church St NW, Ste 200 17.9 miles
Marietta, GA 30060
833 CAMPBELL HILL ST NW STE 200 18.1 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30060
9410B WILLEO RD 18.3 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
155 EAGLES WALK STE F 18.7 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
1129 HOSPITAL DR STE 5E 18.8 miles
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
3481 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY SW 18.9 miles
MARIETTA, GA 30064
440 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 23 19.1 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
990 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 4 19.4 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 150B 19.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
8335 OFFICE PARK DR STE G 19.8 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134
8337 Office Park Dr Ste A 19.8 miles
Douglasville, GA 30134
3653 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY 20.0 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
115 COMMERCE DR STE A 20.1 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
3675 SATELLITE BLVD STE 840 20.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
9390 THE LANDING DR 20.2 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
635 GLYNN ST N STE 1 20.4 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
3551 SATELLITE BLVD 20.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3360 SATELLITE BLVD STE 3 20.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2800 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD STE F 20.6 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3043 HARTRIGHT BEND CT 20.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
600 HOUZE WAY STE C1 20.7 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
55 W CROSSVILLE RD 20.8 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY 21.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
775 COBB PLACE BLVD NW 21.1 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
500 LANIER AVE W STE 412 21.3 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
10905 HAYNES BRIDGE RD 21.3 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
3490 PLEASANT HILL RD 21.4 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
2878 FIVE FORKS TRICKUM RD 21.4 miles
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30044
7421 DOUGLAS BLVD STE A 21.5 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
11205 ALPHARETTA HWY STE G2 21.5 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
11760 HASTINGS BRIDGE RD 21.5 miles
HAMPTON, GA 30228
9690 VENTANA WAY 21.5 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
1095 WOODSTOCK RD 21.7 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30075
1240 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 102 21.7 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
1275 HIGHWAY 54 W STE 201 21.7 miles
FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
3800 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 1 21.7 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
3216 HIGHWAY 5 21.8 miles
DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135
9775 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE B 21.8 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
1427 HIGHWAY 138 SE STE 1 21.8 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
1305 HEMBREE RD STE 103 21.9 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
5745 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY ste 9 21.9 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
175 HANDLEY RD STE 200 22.0 miles
TYRONE, GA 30290
80 Vinings Dr Ste 80 22.0 miles
McDonough, GA 30253
125C HOWELL RD 22.1 miles
TYRONE, GA 30290
11660 ALPHARETTA HWY, BLDG 700 22.2 miles
ROSWELL, GA 30076
5610 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY 22.2 miles
HIRAM, GA 30141
1580 BOGGS RD STE 700 22.3 miles
DULUTH, GA 30096
1039 E FREEWAY DR SE 22.4 miles
CONYERS, GA 30094
2356 LENORA CHURCH RD 22.4 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
10945 STATE BRIDGE RD 22.4 miles
JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022
3170 LENORA CHURCH RD STE 220 22.5 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30039
1412 MILSTEAD AVE NE 22.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
11780 NORTHFALL LN STE 301 22.6 miles
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
1288 WELLBROOK CIR NE STE C 22.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
2138 SCENIC HWY N STE F 22.7 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
2118 SCENIC HWY N STE H 22.8 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1800 Tree Ln. Suite 310 23.0 miles
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
1287 SPUR 138 STE 8 23.0 miles
JONESBORO, GA 30236
10820 ABBOTTS BRIDGE RD STE 3000 23.2 miles
DULUTH, GA 30097
3655 CHEROKEE ST NW STE 5 23.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1275 SHILOH RD NW STE 3050 23.7 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
3055 North Point Pkwy, Ste 300 23.7 miles
Alpharetta, GA 30005
3805 CHEROKEE ST NW 24.0 miles
KENNESAW, GA 30144
1301 SIGMAN RD NE STE 230 24.5 miles
CONYERS, GA 30012
203 WOODPARK PL BLDG C 24.7 miles
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188
620 SIGMAN RD NE STE 400 24.7 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
1680 GA 138 25.0 miles
CONYERS, GA 30013
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Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing
Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.
DNA Testing
DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.
- Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
- Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
- Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
- Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.
Applications and Importance
These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:
- Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
- Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
- Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.
In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.
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Local Area Info: Atlanta
Atlanta is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County.
Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sponsored railroad. With rapid expansion, however, it soon became the convergence point between multiple railroads, spurring its rapid growth. The city's name derives from that of the Western and Atlantic Railroad's local depot, signifying the town's growing reputation as a transportation hub. During the American Civil War, the city was almost entirely burned to the ground in General William T. Sherman's famous March to the Sea. However, the city rose from its ashes and quickly became a national center of commerce and the unofficial capital of the "New South". During the 1950s and 1960s, Atlanta became a major organizing center of the civil rights movement, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy, and many other locals playing major roles in the movement's leadership. During the modern era, Atlanta has attained international prominence as a major air transportation hub, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic since 1998.
Atlanta is rated as a "beta(+)" world city that exerts a moderate impact on global commerce, finance, research, technology, education, media, art, and entertainment. It ranks in the top twenty among world cities and 10th in the nation with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $385 billion. Atlanta's economy is considered diverse, with dominant sectors that include transportation, logistics, professional and business services, media operations, medical services, and information technology. Atlanta has topographic features that include rolling hills and dense tree coverage, earning it the nickname of "the city in a forest." Revitalization of Atlanta's neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Summer Olympics, has intensified in the 21st century, altering the city's demographics, politics, aesthetics, and culture.