Atlanta-Fulton County has a long and storied history, with a particular emphasis on professional sports and venues. The city has been home to several professional sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves (baseball), the Atlanta Falcons (football), and the Atlanta Hawks (basketball).
The Braves, who moved to Atlanta in 1966, have been the city's most successful team, winning the World Series in 1995 and the National League pennant in 1991, 1992, and 1996. The Falcons, who joined the NFL in 1965, have made the playoffs several times, including a Super Bowl appearance in 1999. The Hawks, who joined the NBA in 1968, have made the playoffs several times, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2015.
The city has also been home to several professional sports venues, including Turner Field (formerly Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium), the Georgia Dome, and Philips Arena. Turner Field, which opened in 1997, was the home of the Braves until 2016. The Georgia Dome, which opened in 1992, was the home of the Falcons until 2017. Philips Arena, which opened in 1999, is the current home of the Hawks.
In addition to professional sports, Atlanta-Fulton County has also been home to several major sporting events, including the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Super Bowl in 1994 and 2000, and the Final Four in 2002 and 2007. The city has also hosted several major concerts, including the 1996 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony, the 1996 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony, and the 1996 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony.
Overall, Atlanta-Fulton County has a long and storied history of professional sports and venues, and has been home to several major sporting events and concerts. The city has been home to several professional sports teams, including the Braves, the Falcons, and the Hawks, and several professional sports venues, including Turner Field, the Georgia Dome, and Philips Arena.
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