Possibly Moving to GA for job in Rockmart (high crime, home)

[Natalie38]

Hello! My husband was just offered a job in Rockmart GA. I've only ever driven through GA and don't really know a lot about it. I do not want to live in a town that is far away from shopping...I mean like malls, groceries, trendy stores. I have two college aged kids in my home and a son with 2 years of high school left. I need a great high school, and college relatively close by. I do not want to live in a high crime area. I also would like there to be diversity. I don't want to live in a place where people are too conservative. I have a sister who has a life partner, and my kids best friend is gay. One of the kids living with us is Mexican and we are caucasian/Greek. We do not drink or party (even the college kids), but we do like to ride bikes in parks, read, go to shows, movies, out to eat at lots of different types of restaurants. We love to swim (in pools because I know you guys have alligators and that scares the heck out of me), so I want a home with a pool. We can spend around 180k for a home (These teens cost a lot)! So, I guess I want a safe, diverse, affordable, fun, area within a 40 min. drive to Rockmart, with a great high school. Hmmm I hope I'm not asking for too much. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!