WAS ATLANTA ALWAYS THE CAPITAL OF GEORGIA. WAS ATHENS ONCE THE CAPITAL
No, Atlanta was not always the capital of Georgia.
Originally, the city of Savannah served as the capital of Georgia from 1733, when the colony was initially established, until 1786. However, due to issues with accessibility and its location on the coast, it was deemed necessary to relocate the capital further inland.
As a result, Athens became the capital of Georgia briefly from 1785 to 1790. The city was named after Athens, Greece, in the hopes that it would become a center of learning and culture. However, Athens did not retain the capital status for long.
In 1804, the capital was moved again, and this time it was permanently established in the city of Milledgeville. Milledgeville served as the capital of Georgia for over six decades until 1868.
Finally, in 1868, Atlanta became the capital of Georgia. The decision to move the capital to Atlanta was driven by its strategic location as a railroad hub, and its rapid growth and development during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War. Since then, Atlanta has remained the capital city of Georgia.