Atlanta: Community & Culture
Atlanta hosts 25 libraries, 790 congregations, and 141 cultural organizations.
- 1.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Georgia 1.6/1K).
- 2.8 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Georgia 1.6/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Vinings Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4290 Paces Ferry Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (770) 801-8330 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 30339 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2648 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 25 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BROOKHAVEN ROTARY 501C3 FOUNDATION
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
WALDO M SLATON AMERICAN LEGION POST 140 FOUNDATION
MIDTOWN ATLANTA ROTARY FOUNDATION INC
AWE ROTARY MICROFUND INC
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
ATLANTA MASONIC TEMPLE CO
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION
THE ATLANTA MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BUCKHEAD ROTARY FOUNDATION INC
| Churches · Total count | 790 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Alston, Robert A., House
Briarcliff
Briarcliff-Normandy Apartments
Callanwolde
Callanwolde (Boundary Increase)
Cameron Court District
Candler Park Historic District
Candler Park Historic District (Boundary Increase)
DeKalb Avenue-Clifton Road Archeological Site
Druid Hills Historic District
East Atlanta Historic District
Emory University District
Fischer, Dr. Luther C. and Lucy Hurt, House
Gentry, William T., House
Kirkwood Historic District
Kirkwood School
Oglethorpe University Historic District
Smith-Benning House
Soapstone Ridge
Villa MiraFlores
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 42 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 141 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN INDIAN COUNTRY INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
SOUTHERN ANIMAL RESCUE INC
A WELCOME HOME ANIMAL RESCUE INC
WESTSIDE TAILS ANIMAL RESCUE
YWCA GREATER ATLANTA SUPPORT CORPORATION
LIVE LIKE FAMILY ANIMAL RESCUE
ASSOCIATION OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PROFESSIONALS
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ATLANTA INC
ATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY & SOCIETY PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF METRO ATLANTA INC
MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA INC
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC
CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN ATLANTA INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ATLANTA ENDOWMENT FUND
GEORGIA FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION INC
REHOBOTH GOODWILL HOUSING INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GEORGIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENT |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 9,554 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Atlanta+GA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=30316 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=30316 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=30316 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=30316 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 604 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 663 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 171 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Attractions (15)
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
Trap Music Museum
Georgia Aquarium
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
College Football Hall of Fame
World of Coca-Cola
Children's Museum of Atlanta
Herndon Home Museum
Science and Technology Museum of Atlanta
Atlanta Monetary Museum
Margaret Mitchell House
Millennium Gate Museum
Museum of Illusions Atlanta
High Museum of Art
Other
Organizations (17)
NATIONAL MONUMENTS FOUNDATION INC
FOX THEATRE INC
HISTORIC TRANSPORT PRESERVATION INC
173D AIRBORNE BRIGADE NATIONALMEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
EDUCOPIA INSTITUTE INC
SCOTTISH RITE VALLEY OF ATLANTA PRESERVATION TR
GEORGIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
GEORGIA TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION INC
CENTRAL EUROPEAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DODDS BOYS INC
GEORGIA PATRONS OF THE ARTS IN THE VATICAN MUSEUMS INC
HISTORIC RURAL CHURCHES OF GEORGIA INC
PRESERVE BLACK ATLANTA
ATLANTA BELTLINE PARTNERSHIP INC
ATLANTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
NORTH ALEXANDER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
CHUNKLET MUSIC PRESERVATION PROJECT INC
Clubs (15)
PEACHTREE GARDEN CLUB COMMUNITY FUND INC
CHEROKEE GARDEN CLUB COMMUNITY FUND INC
SOUTHERN CHARITY HEALTH AND FITNESS FUND INC
MT PARAN WOODS GARDEN CLUB INC
ANSLEY GOLF CLUB FOUNDATION INC
BROOKWOOD HILLS GARDEN CLUB INC
ANSLEY GOLF CLUB
DRUID HILLS GOLF CLUB
ATLANTA YACHT CLUB INC
CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB INC
NOTTAWAY SWIM CLUB INC
KINGSLEY RACQUET AND SWIM CLUB INC
NORTHUMBERLAND SWIM CLUB INC
DUNWOODY COUNTRY CLUB INC
LULLWATER GARDEN CLUB INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 18.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.60 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 9,554 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.47 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 580 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 210 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 18 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 11 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 22 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 29 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 243 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 243 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 784 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 784 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Atlanta