Georgia Tech (Atlanta, Decatur: neighborhoods, school, restaurant)

[noland123]

Is the area around Ga. Tech(off-campus) safe for a young lady to walk around during the day or at night. I have a friend at church who is thinking about attending Georgia Tech and was wondering if the surrounding areas of the campus or in the city of Atlanta is a safe place to walk or drive during night. I am asking because I am concerned about her safety,I have never heard of anything bad happening on campus but I am sure she would want to venture outside the parameters of Georgia Tech,for example would going to the Varsity Restaurant be a safe thing for her to do as I amsure she would go with friends and not by herself.

[LovinDecatur]

A young woman walking alone in that area at night? No.

[DPAT]

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

A young woman walking alone in that area at night? No.

i agree

[Mattie]

Is the general area considered safe? My son intends to apply next year.

[sweettea1]

It's an amazing school but the area can be sketchy. Campus is very well insulated and protected but surrounding neighborhoods aren't. I would take a trip and see for yourself. Plenty of students go and thrive and it's an excellent school to have on a resume. But like any urban area, you have to be very careful at night.