Atlanta is the US city with the fastest growth in people starting their own businesses, LinkedIn data shows. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. CNBC reported that there was a 92% growth in the number of people in Atlanta saying on their LinkedIn profile that they'd founded a business. Atlanta is 'enjoying a new dynamism'The Atlanta metro area covers more than 8,500 square miles and has around 6.2 million residents, while Atlanta city has a population of around half a million. The National Association of Realtors named the Atlanta metro area the top market to watch in 2023 in its annual ranking , citing its affordability, "robust" job market, and migration.

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