1. They'll Turn You Into A Sports Fan For Life
Do you love the Braves? Your Atlantan is on the A-list. Get ready for priority seats, season passes and discounts on everything.
Basketball more your thing? Your sweetie will have a premium Atlanta Hawks membership, with all kinds of amazing advantages. They might even be season ticket holders to all the Falcons games.
2. Atlantans Will Feed You The Best Comfort Food This Side Of Anywhere
Your date isn’t just any foodie… they’re a Southern foodie connoisseur. You’ve not had true comfort food until you’ve done the restaurant circuit in Atlanta with an actual Atlantan. They’ll be happy to take you to all their favorite spots around town, including the best place of all: Their mama’s house, for the best meal of your life.
3. These Folks Are The Definition Of Southern Charm
Atlanta is a major metropolitan area, but good old Southern charm is still alive here. You’ll swoon when you hear Atlantans say “sir” and “ma’am” in their sweet melodic accent. They still use those magic words “please” and “thank you” too, and they’re so kind and thoughtful they’ll charm the pants right off you.
4. Atlantans Go All The Way On Game Day
Your Atlantan sweetie isn’t going to judge you for wanting to load up on carbs to get ready for game day. After all, that means they can take you to The Varsity for an “All the Way” dog—with a side of strings and a Varsity orange of course.
Not that it’s much of a chore, this is one of every Atlantans’ secret favorite places to stop for a bite anyways.
5. They're All About Family
In the South, family always comes first, and Atlantans are no exception. Having a family is everything to them, and they won’t be shy about wanting to settle down and get started on their own.
6. Dragon Con Will Be So Much More Fun With Someone To Cosplay With
Everyone in Atlanta loves Dragon Con. It’s always a great time, but now that you’re dating a local, it’ll be even better. Members exclusive night at the GA Aquarium, Nights at Turner Fields—and they’ll know where to find all the best pre- and after-parties. You can plan your costumes together and maybe even win this year!
7. Everyone In Atlanta Has Serious Rhythm In Their Genes
Keep your dancing shoes ready, because Atlantans have some serious rhythm and soul. From hip hop, indie-rock, R&B, pop, rock, blues and jazz—the city is bursting with musical talent in every nook and cranny. Your date will know where to find the best of it and is always up for a night on the town.
8. Atlantans Will Take You To All The Best Free Date Spots In Town
There are a ton of free events, festivals, art showings and music all over the city on any given night in Atlanta. But not all of them are easy to find. That’s where your Atlantan comes in. They’re in the know about everything, so you’ll see live music, dance the night away, dress up festival style and eat, drink and be merry on the cheap.
9. When You Say You Want A Coke, They’ll Know Just What You Mean
This is important, because this could mean an actual Coca-Cola or a Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper or Mountain Dew. Your sweetie will know just what you want, and bring it with a smile—just as long as it’s not Pepsi. Heaven forbid.
10. Forget The Big Apple—Your Atlantan Will Take You To The Peach Drop
The Peach Drop is largest NYE celebration in the Southeast with live music, festival food, carnival rides, street performers, fireworks and an 800 lb. peach dropping at midnight while you kiss your Atlantan lover. Ringing in the New Year with your sweetie will make this the juiciest NYE ever.
11. They'll Show You That Atlanta Is Always Better By Bike
The only way to really soak in the gorgeous city is on all the bike lanes—which have only been getting better over the years. You’ll traverse the Beltline, the Silver Comet Trail—before you know it, you’ll be biking together on Ponce. Talk about romantic.
12. Atlantans Make Every Trip To The Airport Like A Romantic Comedy
No one looks forward to going to the world’s busiest airport (16 years in a row), but dating someone from Atlanta means it’ll be a breeze. They know exactly where they’re going, they aren’t put off by the crazy traffic, they’ll help you check your bags (there’s that Southern charm again) and their airport send-offs are sweet and romantic.
13. They'll Always Help You Navigate The Weird Street System
You (and your sanity) will thank your lucky stars that your Atlantan lover knows how to drive in ATL. They’ll know all the different ‘Peachtree’ streets, the difference between The Connector, The Perimeter, The Top End and the Spaghetti Junction—not to mention all the best shortcuts and back streets to take to get you where you’re going without sitting in traffic.
Did we miss anything? Tell us the best thing about dating someone from Atlanta in the comments below! 
