Can you tell me a bit about Fayetteville? (Atlanta, Sandy Springs: transplants, apartment)

[NorthernSkysGuy]

I'm doing some research for a possible move. Right now I'm in a dinky northern town only because I got a job here. I don't like it. My wife hates it. My son has nothing to do and there aren't any decent jobs. My wife has a Masters Degree but can't find work here.

We're from the suburbs of a bigger city and where we live now has nothing as far as shopping. Yes, it's pretty for 3 months but then it snows and it's grey for about 6 or more.

"I'm done with snow," is my new motto. I'm also sick of what my dollar will get as far as rentals. This weekend I saw some real crudholes. It's just depressing to think I may be trapped here.

How is life in Fayetteville? We're just looking for a place that is up and coming so we can earn a fair wage, buy a little place and settle down. A good library, nice stores, and jobs in healthcare and education would be wonderful. What about colleges?

I'm in materials/supply chain in both industry and in medical. I've seen jobs I can do but I am afraid of ageism. (over 50 but very in shape and I easily have the work ethnic of someone much younger).


I'm just digging at this point so if anyone is kind enough to impart a little knowledge please let me know. Any areas to avoid if I rent an apartment. Any recommendations for a "dog friendly place?"

Thank you so much!

[ATLTJL]

"I'm done with snow,"

In that case, I recommend Orlando or Tampa.

[sedimenjerry]

Originally Posted by ATLTJL

In that case, I recommend Orlando or Tampa.

Well, yes and no. Having done 2 winters in PA, I understand the "done with snow" sentiment. What Atlanta deals with is practically nothing. You might get one decent snow once a few years here that's actually relate-able to the north. Having to brush it all off your car, shovel your driveway, plan around it, etc. Even though our snow plowing sucks, it's still much easier here to handle winter here, even the odd snowfall.

Fayetteville is likely even less likely to get snow. Plenty of times (like January) only the far northern burbs get snow.

[PTC Dad]

Fayetteville is a great small town in Fayette County with good shopping, dinning, and schools. It's also very convenient to the airport (20 minutes) where most of the supply chain companies are located. It also offers a decent commute to downtown. As far as up and coming, the addition of Pinewood Film studios to Fayetteville's westside and the new Pinewood Forrest development makes Fayetteville very up and coming IMO. Fayetteville has 2 zip codes, 30214 and 30215. If diversity is important to you, the northern Fayetteville zip code (30214) is much more racially diverse vs. the southern zip code (30215). The northern part of Fayetteville also has more shopping and dinning options, and the southern part of Fayetteville has a more rural feel.

Could Pinewood Forrest be the next Serenbe? - Atlanta Magazine

[PTC Dad]

Sorry for the addendum, but besides the more developed northern part of Fayetteville, and the less developed southern portion of Fayetteville, there is also a very affluent section of the Fayetteville along Redwine Road made up of gated and covenant communities in the $500K-$2M+ range that are connected to the Peachtree City golf cart paths. This section of Fayetteville reminds me of "Pleasantville". A lot of airline pilots, MD's, attorneys, and executives live in this area. Then there is a central portion of Fayetteville where the square is that's a little like the traditional southern town.

[Newsboy]

Fayetteville (and Fayette County in general) is an amazing place that offers pretty much everything you're looking for. I highly suggest you corne down for a visit and check it out.

The Metro Atlanta region enjoys 4 distinct seasons, with blissfully mild and beautiful spring and fall seasons and just enough cold and ice in winter to satisfy most northern transplants. Yes, during the worst part of summer it can get brutally hot and humid -- but it's seldom for long (usually not more than a couple of months at a time). Everywhere you go (including schools) have excellent AC!

To get a feel for Fayetteville and Fayette County, I suggest you check out these Facebook groups:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1450309251899128

https://m.facebook.com/groups/336697116538410

[rcclfanbp]

Originally Posted by PTC Dad

Fayetteville is a great small town in Fayette County with good shopping, dinning, and schools. It's also very convenient to the airport (20 minutes) where most of the supply chain companies are located. It also offers a decent commute to downtown. As far as up and coming, the addition of Pinewood Film studios to Fayetteville's westside and the new Pinewood Forrest development makes Fayetteville very up and coming IMO. Fayetteville has 2 zip codes, 30214 and 30215. If diversity is important to you, the northern Fayetteville zip code (30214) is much more racially diverse vs. the southern zip code (30215). The northern part of Fayetteville also has more shopping and dinning options, and the southern part of Fayetteville has a more rural feel.

Could Pinewood Forrest be the next Serenbe? - Atlanta Magazine

Hi PTC Dad & Others,

This is my first post to this website. I simply wanted to thank you for your many informative posts here. My wife and I recently moved to Fayetteville while we await the construction of our home at Cresswind Peachtree City. We have lived in metro-Atlanta for about 21 years in various areas/cities (Sandy Springs, Smyrna, South Fulton, and now Fayetteville). We are really enjoying Fayetteville and PTC. Posts on this website from you and others helped us to decide on moving to Fayette County.

Please know that you and others who post helpful information on this website are appreciated.

Cheers!