Kumon, the world's largest after-school education franchise, is expanding in Greater Atlanta with the opening of two new centers in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs. This will be the fourth Kumon Center in Alpharetta and second in Sandy Springs. There are 49 Kumon Math and Reading Centers in Greater Atlanta, including 18 in Fulton County.

The Atlanta metropolitan area is the most populous metro area in Georgia and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Fulton County is the largest county in Georgia and the only county to exceed one million people, making it the ideal location for Kumon's expansion.

"The Kumon Method has proven successful in enhancing the lives of children in Greater Atlanta for over 27 years and we are excited to bring the method to even more families in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs," said Larry Lambert, vice president of franchise recruitment at Kumon North America.

Kumon's Presence in Greater Atlanta:

• 8,194 subject enrollments at 49 centers

• First center opened in 1989

• 58 percent increase in number of centers in last 10 years

• 107.2 percent increase in enrollment in last 10 years

The Kumon Method empowers children to become self-learners and is designed to advance children's math and reading skills while fostering a love for learning. Kumon sparks critical thinking, establishes a pattern of success and builds confidence that can lead to accelerated learning throughout life.