50 Astounding Atlanta Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated May 2025·6 min read

Step into our Atlanta Trivia, with the bustling capital of Georgia, has long been a central hub for culture, history, and innovation.

1What major airport is located in Atlanta?
2Which civil rights leader was born in Atlanta?
3Which popular soda was invented in Atlanta in 1886?
4Atlanta was originally named after what railroad endpoint?
5The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in which city?
6What large aquatic attraction is located in the heart of the city?
7Which tree gives Atlanta its nickname 'The City in a Forest'?
8What Atlanta venue is home to the Falcons?
9What zombie TV show has frequently filmed in and around Atlanta?
10Which award-winning director, known for 'Black Panther', was born in Atlanta?
11Which historic site in Atlanta honors the life of Martin Luther King Jr.?
12Which major cable news network is headquartered in Atlanta?
13What's the name of Atlanta's popular city park, which is larger than Central Park?
14In which district would you find Atlanta's vibrant arts scene and murals?
15What Atlanta museum focuses on the history of the civil rights movement?
16Which bird-themed NBA team calls Atlanta home?
17Atlanta is the capital of which U.S. state?
18What highway loops around the city of Atlanta?
19Which Margaret Mitchell novel, set in Atlanta, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937?
20What popular Atlanta festival celebrates the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community?
21Which Atlanta university is known for its prestigious research programs?
22What annual Atlanta event is one of the largest anime conventions in North America?
23In what year was the city of Atlanta founded?
24Which Atlanta neighborhood is known for its bohemian vibe and eclectic shops?
25What is the tallest building in Atlanta?
26Which Atlanta rapper is known for hits like 'Hey Ya!' and 'Ms. Jackson'?
27Which historic Atlanta theater is known for its Moorish architecture?
28Which music festival takes place in Atlanta's Piedmont Park annually?
29What famous peach-themed road race is held in Atlanta every Fourth of July?
30Which historical black university is located in Atlanta?
31What Atlanta attraction features a giant granite carving of Confederate leaders?
32Which hip-hop duo, known for 'Elevators', hails from Atlanta?
33Which historic district in Atlanta was a major commercial and cultural center for African Americans in the early 20th century?
34What zoo, founded in 1889, can be found in Atlanta?
35Which American president's plane is on display at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta?
36Which Atlanta festival celebrates the blooming of its namesake trees?
37What was Atlanta's population as per the 2020 census?
38Which Atlanta amusement park was originally intended as a flower garden?
39Which baseball team called Atlanta home before moving to Cobb County in 2017?
40Which historic Atlanta home served as the residence of Margaret Mitchell while she wrote 'Gone with the Wind'?
41Which public transportation system serves the Atlanta metropolitan area?
42What event devastated Atlanta in 1864?
43Which popular Atlanta street is named after a type of tree known for its fruit?
44Which two counties is the city of Atlanta primarily located in?
45What innovative rap trio from Atlanta had hits like 'Stir Fry' and 'Bad and Boujee'?
46Which historic Atlanta building is the oldest standing skyscraper in the city?
47Which large shopping district in Atlanta is known for luxury brands?
48Who is the mythical bird that represents Atlanta's symbol of rebirth after the Civil War?
49Which popular film and TV studio is located just south of Atlanta?
50Which famous Atlanta chef is known for restaurants like Gunshow and Revival?