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Old 03-14-2007, 12:01 PM
 
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Someone asked the very same on the CT. board.
Please tell me the top five and worst five placed to live in your opinion.
I expect this will send me enough info to narrow my search for a home in Georgia.
Any and all information always welcome.
Thank you
Angela
Paulding county is a great place to live. Its close to Atlanta but far enough away to still be quiet. I have lived in South Georgia and too many areas lack proper infrastructure(schools,emergency services,etc....)
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Old 03-14-2007, 09:22 PM
 
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Smile Forsyth County that is...

Live in Forsyth County...Yes traffic is horrendous and we are grownig rapidly yet trying to catch up with the roads!
I love it here... mountains, lakes, I have 6 kids and school system is excellent... well most of the schools here but I will not go in to that. When you make a final choice and here is where it is... I would be happy to guide you with the schools! I moved up from Orlando around 8 years ago and I have a grip on that... That was one thing I did my research on because of my children! This community is incredible. People are very friendly and very caring. I am blessed to be here!
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:24 PM
 
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I live in Gwinnet County, approximately 30 minutes North of Atlanta and their schools and parks are highly rated. Many recreational activities available for youngsters of all ages and has a good home town feel
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Old 03-15-2007, 10:34 PM
 
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What about Valdosta? We will be retiring there this Sept. from Washington Metro area with a 3-4 hour commute a day. We are in Brooks Cty but have a Valdosta address.
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Old 03-16-2007, 09:12 PM
 
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I too am considering a move from CT to GA. I have lived in CT all of my life but my husband and I have been long considering this move. He now has a job offer in GA so its time to really take the move seriously. One of the areas we were considering was Newnan. I was surprised to see it posted as one of the worst. What are the reasons behind this? We are also looking at Douglasville and Villa Rica. Schools and Crime are our biggest concerns. Culture shock? I'm curious as to why you think so... Thanks!
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Old 03-17-2007, 08:29 PM
 
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Athens is nice to live, but not many available jobs.
Atlanta is worst, highest crime.
I only visited Columbus once, but I really liked it.
I currently live in east Marietta, pretty safe, but feel disconnected.
Georgia is all about cliques, so if you don't fit into one, you will feel very disconnected.
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Old 03-19-2007, 07:19 AM
 
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Dunwoody is a nice area also has a Jewish presence there and is close to shopping Atl etc. I live outside of Athens, maybe 20min and love it here, we live in Oconee County which was voted in the top ten counties to live in, schools etc. A lot of nice sub divisions hear and if you like the country club type setting you can buy into Georgia Club a golf communty, and also will have high re sale value, Google Oconee County and you will se what I mean. BTW I am from NJ and am a die hard Yankee Fan! Welcome to the south, you'll love it here, I left NJ back in 82 lived 10 years in Fl and since than Ga. Good luck
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Old 03-20-2007, 02:50 PM
 
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we just moved to Atlanta and choose Buford as our home....we love it! Its 40 minutes to downtown, and it lacks all the stuff most don't like about Atlanta - traffic in particular...in addition, Buford is one of the up and coming areas, so it's a guarenteed investment....we live about a mile from Lake Lanier, 2 miles from Buford Dam, and 20 minutes from the Georgia mountains! Downtown Buford is great, don't let some people scare you about the poverty....that has well since been on its way out, and the town itself has million dollar + houses lining the main drive that are nearly 100 years old. A lot of history here. For my money, it doesn't get any better, good luck!
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Old 03-22-2007, 12:16 PM
 
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Athens is nice to live, but not many available jobs.
In specific professions or are you just making a comment in general?

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Georgia is all about cliques, so if you don't fit into one, you will feel very disconnected.
I don't buy this for a minute. True Southerners are some of the friendliest, nicest folks you'd ever be blessed to meet.
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Old 03-23-2007, 10:38 AM
 
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Worst in Georgia: 1. Atlanta 2. Near Atlanta 3. Around Atlanta 4. Atlanta area 5. Anywhere close to Atlanta, all because of high violent crime rate, terrible traffic, rude drivers, no personality and half of the residents do not speak recognizable english.
You know I lived in Georgia for 2 years and absolutely hated it!!!! I worked at GP and lived in Stockbridge. I had early hours so the commute wasn't that bad (20-30 minutes). It was ok living in Stockbridge (rent was relatively affordable) $740 for a 3 br/2ba. I didn't do much because I didn't want to drive up to Lenox or Perimeter and into the city on the weekends. I don't think I gave the area a chance. In VA we pay property taxes on our cars so I'm accustomed to paying what is equivalent to Ad Valorem tax in Georgia. In VA we also have to have our cars inspected and emissions done on them so those things were ok with me.
I had sold my house here and for one year I couldn't find a job. My former line of work was an Administrative Assistant and I could not land a job anywhere. When I finally did it was as a reception-secretary for $26,500 a year!!! I was depressed for another year then decided to move back to the VA/DC area. I was born in Baltimore, raised in DC, then on to VA as I started having kids. My rent is currently $1675 for a 3 br/2ba with NO w/d and I work in DC. I am in the accounting field now and my salary (mid 40's) would be great for some place in Georgia so now I'm torn.
I hated ATL so much but now I'm thinking of trying Dawsonville, Alpharetta, or Roswell... I've even thought about the Tampa area. ATL like anyplace has its pros and cons. You just have to weigh them out for your particular circumstance. Do try areas north of Atlanta for better school systems though.
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