at·las 1  (tls)n. 

(n.) A collection of maps in a volume (n.) One who sustains a great burden. (n.) A volume of plates illustrating any subject. (n.) The first vertebra of the neck, articulating immediately with the skull, thus sustaining the globe of the head, whence the name.

We chose the name Aiken Atlas Team for several reasons. First, the word "Aiken" is where we live and work, and more importantly Aiken is where we call home. Second, the word "Atlas" was meant to imply a map or guide as well as conjuring up the image of Atlas holding the world atop his shoulders. It was our intent to give the image of our team being a guide or a map to Aiken, or more specifically to real estate in Aiken, SC, as well as the image of our team lifting some of the burdens associated with buying or selling real estate.