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08-26-2008, 02:13 PM
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Want to start over in new city
I am 35 yrs old w/ three kids ages 16, 13, & 6. I have lived on the west coast and currently reside in the midwest. I am looking to get a fresh start. What cities in Georgia are best for single moms with kids? What cities offer the best job opportunities? (I don't have a college degree)
Any and all advice will be very helpful.
Thank you.
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08-26-2008, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mylife
I am 35 yrs old w/ three kids ages 16, 13, & 6. I have lived on the west coast and currently reside in the midwest. I am looking to get a fresh start. What cities in Georgia are best for single moms with kids? What cities offer the best job opportunities? (I don't have a college degree)
Any and all advice will be very helpful.
Thank you.
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You would like Columbus. Great family city with good schools, sports teams, etc. |
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08-26-2008, 02:23 PM
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I am soooo in your situation, and want to relocate too. People are very nice in this(Georgia) forum. I also have no degree, just bartending skills that have carried me for the past 20 years.(Oh, if I could just go back and do things differently!)
I wish you the best, maybe we'll see each other 5 yrs. from now and be blissfully happy!  |
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08-26-2008, 09:05 PM
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Well, you definitely want to pick one of the smaller cities like Columbus or Macon - or even just north on the state line in Chattanooga. You're more likely to find a "livable" wage and lower cost of living there with no college degree than you would in say, Atlanta.
Personally I'm partial to Chattanooga since it has a nice riverfront area, children's museum, and aquarium as well as reasonably affordable living costs. If you for some reason had to be in Georgia, Chattanooga is literally on the state line, so you could live on the GA. side but still take advantage of that city.
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08-27-2008, 07:44 AM
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Columbus is a great city! I've lived their my whole life (up until this past January when I moved to Florida, but I plan on moving back ASAP). It's a great place to raise a family! It's not too small and it's not too big. Phenix City, AL (5 min. away) is a lot cheaper as far as houses go, but North Columbus is your best bet (safe, friendly, good schools). Of course, other parts of Columbus are also great... I've only lived in N. Columbus so I can't accurately comment about the other parts. Good luck!
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