Celebrating three years of Axios Atlanta

Before we go: Who makes the best birthday cake in metro Atlanta?

Why it matters: Today marks three years of Axios Atlanta landing in your inbox — and us writing about things that matter to you and helping you make sense of one of the country's most perplexing and newsy cities.

Flashback: Over the course of three years, we've written about municipal imbroglios , presidential visits , housing (un)affordability , only-in-Atlanta restaurants and popular conventions that aren't Dragon Con .

• We've also held tournaments to determine the best rappers from Atlanta and movies set in Atlanta, as well as round-ups of the best coffee shops for remote work.

Yes, and: We've confused strangers and loved ones by toting around a rotund stuffed animal we bought on Amazon and photographing in special places around town.

The big picture: Metro Atlanta has more than 6 million people, and it can be hard (and fun) for two reporters to document its evolution.

• We wouldn't be here without editor Jen Ashley, bureau chief Michael Graff, former co-authors Emma Hurt and Wilborn Nobles and the copy editors who have made this newsletter tighter, brighter and smarter every day.

Yes, and: Most importantly, we wouldn't be here without you, the reader. All 105,000-plus of you.

• Thank you for your compliments, critiques and input on where to find great falafel, sharing your view of fall leaves and telling Kristal great places to walk Hannah.

Whether you started reading our daily dispatches from the beginning or yesterday, we thank you.

What's next: See you on Monday.