Georgia Native? Is there such a thing? (Atlanta, Macon: transplants, condos)

[irish2]

The South is alive and well in Georgia from what I've experienced! I know many, many, natives of Georgia who have generations of families living here as well. Most of them have welcomed others to the state with true southern hospitality.

Georgia is growing...the schools have definately gotten better in many areas....and with the Hope Scholarship, a lot of the students are choosing to go to college here and many stay after they graduate.

[wilddogmoon]

Born and raised in Georgia! Wouldn't move away for anything in the world!

[larryb]

I was born in Ga, Waycross. I live elsewhere now but go home every chance I get.

[larryb]

Originally Posted by GP2

I`m a Georgia native....born in Dublin, Georgia now reside in Warner Robins.....

Love all those towns on I-16. I used to run the Wendy's on Hartley Bridge Rd.

[bgnzsavnh]

Native Georgian that ran off to "NEW YORK CITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" at 18.
returned after 20 years............................

[MegaJoy]

I was born in St Augustine, FL. My parents moved to Atlanta, GA when I was 9 years old.
Moved to Maryland when I was 17 years old...I am back in Atlanta, GA and loving the weather, people and all the beauty that surrounds me and my family. Maryland can take a back seat to GA...

[Susieque]

I've been in Georgia for 47 years. We live just outside metro Atlanta in Hall County and you can still find the charm of a small town here. I grew up in Savannah and this reminds me of Savannah when I was younger. Everyone knows everyone. You call the utilitiy companies and still talk to real people. The bankers will loan you money on your reputation. Sounds like old times, but it's true. The smaller towns are still alive and well and offer that Southern hospitality you are looking for.

We do have a lot of people from other areas coming and may be outnumbered, but we'll just have to keep trying to make them slow down a little and learn how to enjoy what we have to offer.

Originally Posted by Georgia

OK, the above question..... Why?

To me it seems the ole South is dead. Georgia is much like Florida. Very few natives and mostly transplants, at least in the Atlanta area.

So for all you posters here. Are you Georgia natives? If not, where? And how long in GA?

Me, I'm a native West "By God" Virginia native and have lived in, thanks to my job transfers:

New Jersey 2times
Virginia 2 times
Illinois
Maryland
Tennessee
and Georgia since 2004.

[Gagal]

I am a native Atlanta and my boyfriend is a Social Circle native. My father and all his brothers graduated from Tucker Hi, as did I. My mother graduated from Druid Hills High. My great-grandfather was Fielding Payton and has two streets in the Northlake area named after him! Yes, we are a rare breed!!

[CabinFever]

Originally Posted by Gagal

I am a native Atlanta and my boyfriend is a Social Circle native. My father and all his brothers graduated from Tucker Hi, as did I. My mother graduated from Druid Hills High. My great-grandfather was Fielding Payton and has two streets in the Northlake area named after him! Yes, we are a rare breed!!

What were the years your father and his brother graduated?My Mom and sister went to Tucker High.My only relation with Tucker was that Coach Venable was my Wrestling and Football coach at Shamrock High.

[Katsmeeyow]

Born in Waycross, lived 39 yrs in Albany/lee county. Parents born in Americus, grandparents born and lived in various parts of GA entire lives. Most relatives in one glorious GA place or another! Moving soon to Chickamauga, GA. Yep, I guess I am officially a native Georgian! Love the Dawgs, Adore the Braves! Remember watching the braves on the tv at Granny's house - she was SUCH a fan! Doesn't get much better than this!


(However, I did meet this handsome alabama boy, married him, now HE is a GA boy!! LOL)

I do understand the thought that the old southern ways are gone, but I really believe that true southern charm is a state of mind and of being genteel, gracious, welcoming, and a bit fiesty when it's called for!