Macon or Columbus? (working in Americus)

[Columbus1984]

Originally Posted by saharaga

Rrriiiiigggghhhhttt. So if an area has people from other states then that makes it diverse?

Exactly ROFL. Diverse meaning different regions.....duh .

[saharaga]

Originally Posted by Columbus1984

Exactly ROFL. Diverse meaning different regions.....duh .

No. diversity means different cultures.

[ATLCOL1]

Originally Posted by saharaga

No. diversity means different cultures.

Which is found in different regions of the country.

[MoreCowbell]

Obviously people are going back and forth on this one, but I can't stand Columbus, and I can't wait to move.
A lot of things on our wish list are diversity, culture, lots of family things to do, etc and in my opinion, they aren't here. I REALLY don't want to raise my children here. Just like any place there is bad and good, but way more bad than good for what we're looking for. I think that is what it comes down to...what you are looking for and how much you're willing to settle.
I hate driving at least 2 hours to see good live music, go to a theme park/zoo, etc...and then 5-6 hours to a beach or a city with character.
If you're happy not really doing much, just having a school/work/church routine then Columbus would be great. If you're looking for more than that and a city with personality then Columbus is not a good option.
I have to laugh when people say Columbus is diverse (sorry!) but I guess I've just been spoiled by San Francisco, New Orleans, etc. I think a big problem is the definition of diverse varies from person to person. To me it means people of other cultures, colors, political persuasions, sexuality, countries, etc, not just someone who moved here from North Dakota. I totally agree that Columbus is way more "large town" than urban city.
I'm going downtown this very afternoon...if things have miraculously changed I will certainly come on here and eat my words.

[Sam552311]

Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

Obviously people are going back and forth on this one, but I can't stand Columbus, and I can't wait to move.
A lot of things on our wish list are diversity, culture, lots of family things to do, etc and in my opinion, they aren't here. I REALLY don't want to raise my children here. Just like any place there is bad and good, but way more bad than good for what we're looking for. I think that is what it comes down to...what you are looking for and how much you're willing to settle.
I hate driving at least 2 hours to see good live music, go to a theme park/zoo, etc...and then 5-6 hours to a beach or a city with character.
If you're happy not really doing much, just having a school/work/church routine then Columbus would be great. If you're looking for more than that and a city with personality then Columbus is not a good option.
I have to laugh when people say Columbus is diverse (sorry!) but I guess I've just been spoiled by San Francisco, New Orleans, etc. I think a big problem is the definition of diverse varies from person to person. To me it means people of other cultures, colors, political persuasions, sexuality, countries, etc, not just someone who moved here from North Dakota. I totally agree that Columbus is way more "large town" than urban city.
I'm going downtown this very afternoon...if things have miraculously changed I will certainly come on here and eat my words.

Rofl....good post.
Obviously there are a lot of people who agree with you!
Your post about the parks,entertainment etc are spot on too.
Columbus will always be a slow sleepy town with very little culture/character no matter what they build and quite a lot of hotheads and arrogance.