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Fortune 500 Companies Headquartered in Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta is a major hub for business in the South and is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies. Review the 2009 Fortune 500 companies based in Atlanta, providing jobs to thousands of area residents.

1. The Home Depot - No. 25

The Home Depot is a top home improvement retailer. The Home Depot offices are located in Vinings on the outskirts of the Atlanta perimeter.

2. UPS - No. 43

Shipping mega-corporation UPS enjoys a beautiful, secluded headquarters in the Dunwoody area.

3. Coca-Cola Company - No. 73

The Coca-Cola Company is the engine behind one of the world's favorite soft drinks.

4. Delta Airlines - No. 11

Delta is the world's largest airline and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport makes this the perfect home for the flying giant.

5. Coca-Cola Enterprises - No. 116

Coca-Cola Enterprises is the bottling and distribution branch of Coca-Cola. The offices are located just outside the Atlanta Perimeter on the northwest side of the city.

6. Southern Company - No. 149

Southern Company is the Southeast's premiere energy provider.

7. Suntrust Banks - No. 211

Suntrust Banks is still thriving in a down economy and has offices in the heart of the downtown business district.

8. Genuine Parts - No. 247

Genuine Parts is in the business of automotive replacement parts, industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical/electronic materials and own the well-known Napa stores.

9. AGCO - No. 306

AGCO is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of agricultural equipment. Their headquarters is located in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth.

10. Newell-Rubbermaid - No. 387

Newell-Rubbermaid is the parent company of some of the nation's top brands including Caphalon, Sharpie and Papermate.

11. Asbury Automotive Groups - No. 486

One of the country's largest automotive companies, Asbury owns almost 90 car and truck dealerships. Their headquarters is located in Duluth.

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