Atlanta Counties

Counties in Atlanta

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Newcomers are often surprised that Metro Atlanta is made up of so many distinct, yet cohesive counties, cities & neighborhoods.

Atlanta County Profiles

There are 14 metro area counties that encompass over 50 municipalities and the metro area spans nearly 50 miles in all directions. So where do you start? It is important to know that Atlanta can be divided into four distinct, geographic regions. The counties (and the cities) within each region are considered part of the metro area. The actual City of Atlanta is located in Fulton County, with a portion falling in DeKalb.