Local culture in Newnan v. Suwanee v. Peachtree Corners?

[jpatlanta]

Originally Posted by jchahboune

I'm married with 2 daughters, aged 4 and 8...we're looking at different areas of Atlanta for a possible move this winter. We want to rent for the first couple of years-our budget is around $1500/month. Eventually, we'll want to purchase a 4 bdr home with a basement on a lot no smaller than 1/3 acre for around $250,000. Our priorities are good schools, a real community feel, good cycling, and not overly conservative. We're fairly liberal and while I can get along with most people, I would at least like to have some like-minded neighbors. My husband works from home and travels about 1/4 of the week (via ATL). I haven't visited Newnan, but I HAVE been to P'tree Corners and Suwanee. Suwanee has the community participation that I like plus I love their organic community garden, good schools and proximity to the mountains. The downside is the "newness" of everything and the small home lots. P'tree Corners is pretty although my sister complains about how lots of women seem to have this Stepford Wife thing going on. The lots are nice and big (though pricey). Does the community have an "identity" though? I decided to look at Newnan because it's the least expensive and closest to the airport. What is the reputation of Newnan? Is the population educated? Honestly, if I had the money, I'd live in Morningside or Druid Hills. Since I don't, however, I'm trying to find the next best thing. Please help!!!!

I would avoid all 3 and get a smaller house in a better area. You may be able to get into the outer parts of Dunwoody for the same price. You will be way happier if you do long term with your requirements.

[lawl_rawr]

Originally Posted by jchahboune

Our priorities are good schools, a real community feel, good cycling, and not overly conservative. We're fairly liberal and while I can get along with most people, I would at least like to have some like-minded neighbors.

We lived in Newnan for the same reason to be close to the airport for my husband. I'm very liberal and outgoing which was a stark contrast to most of my neighbors while we were living in Summergrove. Wasn't a big deal but like-minded neighbors are always a plus. People were friendly but a bit too in my face with their religion but I'm finding that same attitude here in South Carolina so I'm guessing it's just a southern thing that if you aren't Baptist you should be.

Honestly, to do it all over again, I'd have lived up North somewhere else but that's because the Autism services are mostly in the city. If it wasn't for that and we had to stay south I'd definitely go with Peachtree City for the schools.

Newnan is ok for general public education population ( no experience with private and let's face it there are worse schools around then Newnan's) but there is a difference between good schools and great schools for a reason.