The Atlanta Georgia Temple (HD) - Mormon Temples

The Atlanta Georgia Temple was the first temple built in the Southeastern United States.

The Atlanta Georgia Temple was the first temple dedicated by President Gordon B. Hinckley, who went on to dedicate or rededicate 97 other temples.

The Atlanta Georgia Temple was originally named the Atlanta Temple.

The original design for the Atlanta Georgia Temple fell short of "Mormon Temple" status in the eyes of a Faith & Values reviewer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who noted the absence of a spire and gold angel. Church Public Affairs Director for Atlanta, Donald Conkey, forwarded the review to the First Presidency. A short time later, on January 10, 1982, church architect Emil B. Fetzer announced revised plans for the temple, which commenced a tradition of including a spire and angel Moroni on every successive Latter-day Saint temple.

Much opposition was met to the building of the Atlanta Georgia Temple including a protest march down Atlanta's Peachtree Street. When protestors arrived at the temple on dedication day, the governor—who had been invited to attend—ordered a police escort of demonstrators away from the property. He assured President Hinckley that he would not be a Governor Boggs (the governor who ordered the extermination of Mormons in the state of Missouri in 1838).

At the dedication of the Atlanta Georgia Temple, President Hinckley promised that the baptistry would one day be enlarged. That promise was fulfilled 14 years later when a renovation project enlarged the baptistry, added offices, and remodeled the waiting rooms. President Hinckley himself returned to the temple to dedicate the baptistry addition.

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[omiolo2]

the Atlanta temple was originally built outside of Atlanta but as Atlanta has grown beyond belief, the Temple is now in the heart of the business district and in a superb location.

[Ogdenware]

I live in the shadow of the Ogden Temple and feel it's blessing in my life each and every day. Soon they will be remodeling our beautiful Temple and I will have to travel for about the next 18 months to attend and provide ordanince work in the House of the Lord. I would gladly crawl the flames to be able to.

[Theamericanstates]

I believe, that through the Spirit of the temple not only the members of the curch of Jesus Christ can be blessed, but all the neighbours and inhabitants of the southeast.

[happytappyslappy]

@Ogdenware Sadly, the Ogden temple will be closed for 2 whole years. They will also renovate its tabernacle and build an underground parking facility within its perameters. Take a look at the before/after digital photographic renditions, if you hadn't seen them yet.

[omiolo]

Contact the missionaries

To reach the Savannah missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, call 912-604-4739.

[Audie8806]

I live in the Atlanta temple and actually attend meetings in the church building right behind the temple. It has been a great opportunity to be so close to one of beautiful Temples we have in the southeast. I can not wait for the Atlanta Temple's dedication. Since I am the only member in my family I am looking forward to taking the opportunity to share my love of the Gospel with my family. Maybe I will not be the only member in my family for to much longer.

[JohnRhysMusician]

Hey I was just in Atlanta!!!!! The temple is in Sandy Springs.

[BryceisBibleMan]

That is the 1st I ban in

[FavourAni]

Thank God we have a Temple here on earth.

[10Residentevilfan]

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