The Atlanta startup community has really come into its own in the past three years. When I moved my company to Atlanta in the summer of 2002, I must admit that I was disappointed in the lack of activity in the metro area. There were a handful of events but it didn’t feel like a community. The advent of social media and passionate technology entrepreneurs really helped coalesce the community and make it a vibrant place.

We have so many events and organizations I’m bound to forget a few (please add them in the comments!), but here goes with a starting point:

• ATDC
• Shotput Ventures
• Technology Executive Roundtable
• Technology Association of Georgia
• CEO Council
• Atlanta Technology Angels
• Young Entrepreneurs Society
• StartupChicks
• Startup Riot
• Startup Drinks
• Open Coffee

For links to these and more organizations, please visit the ATLSE.com organizations page.

The technology community is an advantage for Atlanta startups.