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Atlanta Georgia Temple
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| Atlanta Georgia Temple | ||
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| Number | 21 | edit data |
| Announcement | 1980-04-02 | |
| Groundbreaking | 1981-03-07 by Spencer W. Kimball |
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| Open House | 3 May – 21 May 1983 | |
| Dedication | 1983-06-01 by Gordon B. Hinckley |
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| Rededication | 1997-11-14 by Gordon B. Hinckley |
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| Location | 6450 Barfield Road NE Atlanta, Georgia United States |
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| Phone number | +1-(1)770-393-3698 | |
| Site | 5.9 acres (2.4 hectares) | |
| Total floor area | 35,360 ft2 (3,285 m2) | |
| Exterior finish | Pre-cast stone walls | |
| Ordinance rooms | 4 with movie sessions | |
| Sealing rooms | 5 | |
| Clothing rental | Yes | |
| Cafeteria | Limited services | |
| Preceded by | Jordan River Utah Temple | |
| Followed by | Apia Samoa Temple | |
| Official website • News & Images | ||
The Atlanta Georgia Temple (formerly the Atlanta Temple) is the 23rd constructed and 21st operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Sandy Springs, Georgia it was the first of a group of seven smaller temples announced together in 1980. It was originally designed without a spire, but while under construction, the spire and a 10 foot statue of the angel Moroni were added to the plans. After this time, almost all temples would include a statue of the angel Moroni, which had previously been used only on the Salt Lake, Los Angeles, and Washington temples. Also, starting with this temple, the cornerstone ceremony became part of the dedication ceremonies. The Atlanta temple design was reused in the Denver Colorado Temple, and smaller versions of it were used in the Apia, Nuku'alofa, Santiago, Papeete, and Sydney temples.
This was the first temple built in the Southern United States, and the Church encountered a large amount of opposition while trying to get approval to build it.
The Atlanta Georgia Temple was announced on April 2, 1980, and dedicated on June 1, 1983 by Gordon B. Hinckley. The temple was built on a 5.9 acre plot, has 4 ordinance rooms and 5 sealing rooms, and has a total floor area of 35,360 square feet.
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