Moving to or visiting Atlanta? Well then you'll need to learn how to speak like a native Atlantan!
Here is a list of "inside terms" and landmarks you may need to know.
Alpharetta Autobahn
Georgia 400, which runs from Buckhead to North Georgia cities like Alpharetta, Roswell and Cumming
 The Big Chicken
Often used as a landmark for directions, this 56 foot steel chicken structure at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Marietta has been located on the corner of highway 120 and US 41 since the 1960s when it was a sign for Johnny Reb's restaurant.
Buckhead
Home to the Governor's Mansion, Buckhead is located north of Midtown and is considered on of Atlanta's most affluent and elegant districts, with its residential architecture, a growing number of imaginative commercial buildings and well-known shopping, dining and nightlife.
The Hooch
The Chattachooche River begins near the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and provides drinking water and power to North Georgia and serves as a major source of recreation.
The Connector
The Downtown Connector is the interstate highway running through Downtown and is created by the merging of I-75 a I-85.
 Georgia Dome
Located in Downtown Atlanta, this is the largest cable-supported dome stadium in the world and is host to numerous events.
The Highlands
Named after its location at the intersection of Virginia and North Highland Avenues, this is a popular area for urban professionals with its shopping district, trendy nightclub scene and unique boutiques.
I-285
This interstate makes a 60-mile north-south oval around Atlanta and is meant for through traffic to bypass the city.
ITP
"Inside the Perimeter" means inside the I-285 loop. This term refers to everything intown and urban about Atlanta. See also OTP and Perimeter.
 King and Queen Buildings
The landmark King and Queen office towers have architectural crowns on the to of their buildings and are located at the COncourse Corporate Center off Hammond Drive in the Perimeter area.
Little Five Points
Located south of Emory University this eclectic area of restaurants and shops was named after the "five points" intersection between Moreland, Euclid and McLendon.
Midtown
This energetic arts and business district located north of Downtown is known for its diverse residential living for singles and young professionals and is home to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Piedmont Park, the Woodruff Arts Center and the Fox Theatre.
OTP
Short for "Outside the Perimeter," OTP is often used to refer to the communities of Atlanta that are beyond the I-285 loop.
Peachtree Street
Maned after an Indian path called Peachtree Creek, this street runs south and north through the center of town, becoming Peachtree Road as it passes through the Buckhead section.
Perimeter
Also known as I-285, the Perimeter is the beltway that circles Atlanta.
 Spaghetti Junction
This is the multi-layer of loops and bridges located where I-85 and I-285 intersect on the northeast side of the city.
Sweet Auburn
This historic district is located on Auburn Avenue and reflects the history and achievements of Atlanta and black Americans through its collection of businesses, social organizations and churches.
Underground Atlanta
This historic shopping and restaurant district is located in and below Downtown Atlanta.
 The Varsity
Established in 1928, this fast food establishment, known for its hot dogs, was the largest drive-through in the world before it was sized down when the Downtown Connector was built.
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