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08-13-2009, 01:27 PM
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ATL Suburbs Similar to Suwanee or Peachtree City
I want to live in a nice little, safe, family-oriented suburb with nice houses something like Suwanee or Peachtree City. However, I am looking for a 45min to 1hr commute to downtown/midtown Atlanta.
Having these things in mind, what areas would you suggest?
I do not plan on renting for a year before I buy, like many of you will suggest. I will, however, visit a few times to get a feel for the places you name. Please help me out!
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08-13-2009, 01:55 PM
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Why not Suwanee or Peachtree City? Both are in the 45 minute-1 hour commute range.
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08-13-2009, 02:47 PM
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Why not Suwanee or Peachtree City? Both are in the 45 minute-1 hour commute range.
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Exactly. If you'll be working Downtown, Peachtree City would be a good choice. |
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08-14-2009, 08:45 AM
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I have heard conflicting information. Most people say that it would take well over an hour to get downtown.
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08-14-2009, 09:54 AM
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I have heard conflicting information. Most people say that it would take well over an hour to get downtown.
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Not from Peachtree City.
The South Metro area is a great place to live if one will be working downtown.
If I were you, I'd focus on Fayette County (Peachtree City, Tyrone, other areas, etc.) and Coweta County (Newnan, other areas, etc.),
You should consider Henry County as well. |
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08-14-2009, 10:13 AM
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Are there any communities north of Atlanta that are similar to Peachtree City?
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08-14-2009, 10:22 AM
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Are there any communities north of Atlanta that are similar to Peachtree City?
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You mean with 90 miles of trails and lots of golf carts? Peachtree City is pretty unique in that regard. If you're just looking for something with a hometown feel and a nice downtown area then places like Duluth or Woodstock would be worth looking at. Norcross seems to have a nice downtown area, but I don't know that much about it.
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08-14-2009, 11:06 AM
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Are there any communities north of Atlanta that are similar to Peachtree City?
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Nothing is going to be on the scale of Peachtree City...but similar large master-planned communities on the northside of Metro Atlanta:
Windward in Alpharetta/North Fulton
Towne Lake in Woodstock/South Cherokee
Legacy Park in Kennesaw/North Cobb
Hamilton Mill in Northeast Gwinnett
Bridgemill in South Cherokee
I hope this helps. Good Luck! |
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08-14-2009, 11:35 AM
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IMO Suwanne would be a worse drive that Peachtree City. PTC is unique and really is one of the few choices (my opinion) of the southern burbs.
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08-14-2009, 12:03 PM
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IMO Suwanne would be a worse drive that Peachtree City. PTC is unique and really is one of the few choices (my opinion) of the southern burbs.
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Yes. Like I said before, if you'll be working Downtown, definitely look at suburbs south of the city. |
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