IN OTHER NEWS – A new study has ranked Atlanta as the second best city in the United States for building friendships.

Release:

As Americans look toward 2026 and as December brings a wave of resolutions around health, connection, and combating loneliness, new data reveals the U.S. cities best for building friendships and strong social networks.

Compare the Market AU analyzed global cities on inclusiveness, meet-up activity, social venue density, and friendship-app popularity. Atlanta ranked the #2 most social city in America, followed by Portland and Las Vegas.

Why this matters right now:

• The U.S. Surgeon General confirmed that loneliness is now as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
• Cities are rethinking social health: Over 50 U.S. mayors endorsed “community connection initiatives” this fall as part of national loneliness-reduction policy efforts.

You can view the full ranking and discover which cities make the best U.S. destinations that support connection: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/health-insurance/features/worlds-most-social-cities/