From professional sports teams to amateur competitions and world-class venues, Georgia hosts the world's best athletes and sporting events all year round. As for professional sports, Georgia is also home to Atlanta United (soccer), the Atlanta Hawks (basketball), the Atlanta Falcons (soccer) and the Atlanta Dream (women's basketball). The main sports city in the South is none other than Atlanta. The capital of Georgia is home to the Braves, Hawks, Falcons and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
The city of Atlanta is home to fantastic professional and college teams, from soccer and basketball to soccer and baseball. The metropolitan area has earned a reputation as a vast and varied sports center. With a calendar packed with sporting events and a rich history, discover Atlanta's favorite athletic pastimes with KnowAtlanta. Georgia Southern and Georgia State have a more recent rivalry in several sports, known as Modern Day Hate.
