Cobb or Gwinnett...which county is better? (Atlanta, Duluth: fit in, best schools)

[momandmore]

I have been ready many of the posts on this forum and have narrowed my search to 2 counties- Cobb & Gwinnett. We are looking for a suburb of Atlanta that is very family friendly, conservative, lots of shopping, best schools, etc. Desire diversity (but not too much of any one culture). Which county is best? And which towns should I be looking at? Commute is not an issue as long as getting to Atlanta is an hour or less. Thanks for your help.

[Tdiddy0027]

Gwinnett is more diverse, but Cobb is catching up.

[atlantagreg30127]

Originally Posted by momandmore

We are looking for a suburb of Atlanta that is very family friendly, conservative, lots of shopping, best schools, etc. Desire diversity (but not too much of any one culture). Which county is best? And which towns should I be looking at?

----------------

Kennesaw, GA. (Cobb)

[john1963]

cobb is more conservative

[backfist]

While some might consider a town that is 63% Black to be too much of one culture, is a town that's 63% White also too much?

I ask because we were also considering Kennesaw, and my wife (who's white) thought that it wasn't diverse enough. I (am Black) thought it was a little homogenous, but looked like it might grow in diversity in the near future.

[nrgpill]

Kennesaw is becoming more diverse and it looks as though the trend is going to continue. One thing I noticed about some of the larger subdivisions in that area was how the subdivisions seemed to have their own sub-culture. I know for fact that I will never be able to fit into a planned community lacking any kind of cultural diversity. But for some, a setting like this is a match made in heaven.

[backfist]

I know what you mean. Fifteen or 20 years ago, I wouldn't have thought twice about a cookie cutter subdivision. But having a bunch of kids with activities, and a Costco addiction, an ethnically diverse but boring subdivision is just my speed.

[nrgpill]

I can admire those who are willing to sacrifice for children's education and commute ungodly miles each day. Both Duluth/Swanee and Kennesaw/Canton/Ackworth will provide what the original poster was looking for.

I happen to think that diversity is good in a competitive environment. Diversity can be viewed in a negative light when a group is down on the socio-economic scale and they're seen as draining the available resources.
When a minority group is economically strong in a given area, this can create a competitive harmony, ie, Asian population in So-Cal and Nor-Cal, and Cubans in South Florida.

[backfist]

Originally Posted by nrgpill

I can admire those who are willing to sacrifice for children's education and commute ungodly miles each day. Both Duluth/Swanee and Kennesaw/Canton/Ackworth will provide what the original poster was looking for.

I happen to think that diversity is good in a competitive environment. Diversity can be viewed in a negative light when a group is down on the socio-economic scale and they're seen as draining the available resources.
When a minority group is economically strong in a given area, this can create a competitive harmony, ie, Asian population in So-Cal and Nor-Cal, and Cubans in South Florida.

I agree with the first paragraph, but have to challenge you on the rest.

I disagree that diversity and economic competition ought to be co-mingled. There can be no economic harmony unless and until minority AND majority groups are competing fairly; the rules are clear; opportunity is equally accessible; and the outcome is fortuitous. And while I'm not Asian, part of my family is. Although it might be well-meaning, they don't care to be seen as the "model minority".

That said, it's disheartening to see that kids are being bullied simply because of who they are. Part of that ignorance is borne out of the mindset that certain groups must compete for society's leftovers, while others do not. This is why I have a problem with the idea of diversity competition. It sends the wrong message to kids--who become adults--who then start the cycle all over again.

[nrgpill]

Unfotunately though, the competition out there is never fair and one's economic strength is a good way to neutralize the playing field. You are right in that this mentality can send the wrong message to kids and it can start a vicious cycle. But I also do believe that a kid grows up knowing the inherent challenges as a minority.