Alpharetta, Duluth, Marietta or Elsewhere (Atlanta, Valdosta: transplants, house, school district)
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Hi! I'm looking to move to GA within the next 12 months and need some additional help. I'm a mother of 3 children, 2 high-schoolers and one elementary schooler (yes, they are spread out ), so safety and schools are my simultaneous #1 priority. I've looked at the areas above and like what they have to offer; however, I'm additionally looking for diversity. I'm born and raised in Orange County, CA; however, I've lived in Seattle, NYC, Philadelphia and suburbs near each of those cities, so it's important to me to have that balance. I don't much believe in living solely with any one group of people. Been there done that and can with wisdom say that too much of one thing, is well...too much. I've been back home for 6 years now and realize that although there's truly no place like home - some homes can be outgrown.
So, if anyone can help out - I'd greatly appreciate it. Here's what I'm looking for:
1) Safety - Nothing too fancy, but if my next door neighbor can NOT be on America's Most Wanted, that'd be a good thing. Oh! And if I can get to and from my car from my front door without getting mugged, that'd be considered a plus.
2) Schools - Every graduate needn't be a Rhodes scholar, but a great schools rating of 8 or above would tickle my fancy! Or, if you know the school district, teachers are on point and the kids are performing well (great arts program, solid focus on academics) - I'm good with that.
3) Diversity - This is a biggie even though it's number three. I'm an African American woman who was raised around mostly Whites, as well as many Latinos, some Asians and sprinkles of every foreigner known to man without incident and knows that I'm just as fabulous as anyone else on the planet. I have three beautiful, intelligent, productive and capable children who know they are just as fabulous as anyone else. Where I don't want to end up is some place where any of this for them is compromised, especially my youngest who has Autism, though relatively undetectable to people who haven't come into contact with this disorder. So, no white sheets to the left, right, front, back or down the street from me. And, don't act like you don't know where the white sheet pockets are. I know where there are in the O.C., though out here they are MUCH more elusive about it.
4) Proximity - to the Lord's House - not looking for a mega-church, a simple Christian, Bible-Believing Church will do.
5) Proximity - to fun...please don't suggest some place out in the sticks that's not near civilization, or at least within reasonable driving distance to such.
6) Proximity - to job...I'll likely be telecommuting with my current job, but just in case, please suggest somewhere that's close to big businesses that hire for Analysts, Software Developers, stuff like that
7) Proximity - to SuperWalmart...ugh, this is NOT my wish list item, but my daughter's. I really do believe she was switched at birth.
Thank's all for any help and I love this board. All of the posters are really knowledgeable about the areas. Take Care and God Bless.
Hi! I'm looking to move to GA within the next 12 months and need some additional help. I'm a mother of 3 children, 2 high-schoolers and one elementary schooler (yes, they are spread out ), so safety and schools are my simultaneous #1 priority. I've looked at the areas above and like what they have to offer; however, I'm additionally looking for diversity. I'm born and raised in Orange County, CA; however, I've lived in Seattle, NYC, Philadelphia and suburbs near each of those cities, so it's important to me to have that balance. I don't much believe in living solely with any one group of people. Been there done that and can with wisdom say that too much of one thing, is well...too much. I've been back home for 6 years now and realize that although there's truly no place like home - some homes can be outgrown.
So, if anyone can help out - I'd greatly appreciate it. Here's what I'm looking for:
1) Safety - Nothing too fancy, but if my next door neighbor can NOT be on America's Most Wanted, that'd be a good thing. Oh! And if I can get to and from my car from my front door without getting mugged, that'd be considered a plus.
2) Schools - Every graduate needn't be a Rhodes scholar, but a great schools rating of 8 or above would tickle my fancy! Or, if you know the school district, teachers are on point and the kids are performing well (great arts program, solid focus on academics) - I'm good with that.
3) Diversity - This is a biggie even though it's number three. I'm an African American woman who was raised around mostly Whites, as well as many Latinos, some Asians and sprinkles of every foreigner known to man without incident and knows that I'm just as fabulous as anyone else on the planet. I have three beautiful, intelligent, productive and capable children who know they are just as fabulous as anyone else. Where I don't want to end up is some place where any of this for them is compromised, especially my youngest who has Autism, though relatively undetectable to people who haven't come into contact with this disorder. So, no white sheets to the left, right, front, back or down the street from me. And, don't act like you don't know where the white sheet pockets are. I know where there are in the O.C., though out here they are MUCH more elusive about it.
4) Proximity - to the Lord's House - not looking for a mega-church, a simple Christian, Bible-Believing Church will do.
5) Proximity - to fun...please don't suggest some place out in the sticks that's not near civilization, or at least within reasonable driving distance to such.
6) Proximity - to job...I'll likely be telecommuting with my current job, but just in case, please suggest somewhere that's close to big businesses that hire for Analysts, Software Developers, stuff like that
7) Proximity - to SuperWalmart...ugh, this is NOT my wish list item, but my daughter's. I really do believe she was switched at birth.
Thank's all for any help and I love this board. All of the posters are really knowledgeable about the areas. Take Care and God Bless.
I suggest you post in the Atlanta forum. This is the general Georgia forum.
Oh, such an easy one-Elsewhere! Alpharetta, Dunwoody, and Duluth are deep into living a fantasyland life. They are what many Atlantans hate about the Atlanta area. The majority are transplants and very un-genuine as people. Out of your three if I had a gun to my head and 'had' to pick, it would be Marietta. There are a good many people in this forum from those places mentioned so I am sure I will get some heat again for this post. Don't even bother, I will not respond back. I try to ignore people similar to residents of that area as best I can. I'd rather talk or argue with someone that prefers reality. Say what you want in your responses suburbanite Atlantans, I don't care in the least. I just do not deserve to be banned or get an infraction for this, since I have given the OP a complete answer and reason why.
Thanks for your insight. I've moved my post to the Altanta forum as suggested by the other poster. Enjoy your evening. God Bless
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Alpharetta, Duluth, Marietta or Elsewhere
), so safety and schools are my simultaneous #1 priority. I've looked at the areas above and like what they have to offer; however, I'm additionally looking for diversity. I'm born and raised in Orange County, CA; however, I've lived in Seattle, NYC, Philadelphia and suburbs near each of those cities, so it's important to me to have that balance. I don't much believe in living solely with any one group of people. Been there done that and can with wisdom say that too much of one thing, is well...too much. I've been back home for 6 years now and realize that although there's truly no place like home - some homes can be outgrown. 
