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Asian American Community In Atlanta Grows In Influence

A worshipper removes his shoes before entering Sir Hanuman Mandir, a Hindu temple in Alpharetta, Ga., Tuesday, July 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

A drive out to Atlanta's sprawling suburbs showcases the cultural diversity that has transformed the area into the nation's sixth-largest metropolitan region. The landscape is dotted with cultural centers, schools, and houses of worship catering to a wide array of communities. Shops and billboards now display advertisements in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Hindi, reflecting the vibrant multicultural tapestry of the region.

Atlanta's Asian American community, particularly Indian Americans, has experienced significant growth in areas like Gwinnett, Forsyth, and Fulton counties. Census data reveals that many neighborhoods and schools in these regions are now predominantly Asian American, a stark contrast to the past.

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