When did Augusta overtake Atlanta as the most liberal city in GA

[nature's message]

Originally Posted by thedudewiththeplan

Augusta is a lot smaller than Atlanta, so of course you don't have the large number of immigrants and diversity that some of the larger cities do. I'm just saying the Atlanta area is not one of the most liberal places in the US, as one of the previous posters implied. Moderately liberal in the city itself yes, but not as liberal as several other US cities. And you can believe the PTC city story or not, look it up in the city records if you want, I was there. I am very well traveled by the way. I have seen several gay couples holding hands in the Raleigh Durham area. Durham has several lesbian clubs and Raleigh has several gay clubs. When I was in Carrboro, I noticed several lesbian and gay couples walking around and they did not recieve any harrasment, so that answers your question. As I mentioned I have been to many parts of the US, as well as Cuba, the Bahamas, Canada, and several other places. My personal impression of the Atlanta has been that while some areas of the city itself had a liberal vibe, the metro area as a whole did not.

Well of course Metro Atlanta aren't going to be as liberal as city proper Atlanta. I'd say it's pretty mixed.

[nortonguy]

Originally Posted by nature's message

I guess you can't help being jealous and/or ludicrous. Besides, if Augusta was so "liberal', wouldn't the government be alot less corrupt?? Wouldn't you see a lot of gays holding hands, without being harassed?? I'm not talking about one either. Wouldn't you see a lot of culturally diversity (it's just black and white in Augusta, and they seem to not get along at all). You don't see many Korean immigrants moving to Augusta. You don't see many European immigrants moving to Augusta. You don't see many Mexican immigrants moving to Augusta. And wouldn't there be a large variety of religious establishments?? I don't a Hindu temple in Augusta. I don't see a Buddhist temple in Augusta. I don't see a Scientology church in Augusta. Yep, shows how Augusta is far more liberal than Atlanta. You people need to get out more, instead of staying in your little Barbie world. Oh, and if it got national attention, I'm sure you have a link to it.

Are you kidding? What does a liberal goverment have to do with being less corrupt and Im a democrat. New Jersey is about as corrupt as any state in america and is run by dems. Atlanta in total numbers of course will have more immigrants than Augusta. If you look at percentages Augusta has asians, hispanics etc. Go to Grovetown, stonegate, valley park and say Augusta doesn't have many mexican immigrants. Go look at the I-20/520 project being built and see all the mexicans for yourself. Atlanta black population in the city has gotten in the 70's and has stayed in the 60's forever. It seems the white & black people in Atlanta don't get along at all. That's why white flight is a bigger problem in Atlanta than Augusta. The highest the black pop has gotten in Augusta is 53-54%. Never once has Augusta been 55% black or higher like Atlanta has been for decades.

And?
[SIZE=3]Hindu Temple Society of Augusta - Home[/SIZE]

The only two buddhist temples in GA are in Augusta and Decatur
[SIZE=3]Center Profile: Wat Santidham[/SIZE]

http://people.unt.edu/~joy/kpy/TemplesUSA.htm#Georgia


There is also a scientolgy church in West Augusta/Martinez. Augusta has muslim, pagan, sikh & other's.

[nature's message]

Originally Posted by nortonguy

Are you kidding? What does a liberal goverment have to do with being less corrupt and Im a democrat. New Jersey is about as corrupt as any state in america and is run by dems. Atlanta in total numbers of course will have more immigrants than Augusta. If you look at percentages Augusta has asians, hispanics etc. Go to Grovetown, stonegate, valley park and say Augusta doesn't have many mexican immigrants. Go look at the I-20/520 project being built and see all the mexicans for yourself. Atlanta black population in the city has gotten in the 70's and has stayed in the 60's forever. It seems the white & black people in Atlanta don't get along at all. That's why white flight is a bigger problem in Atlanta than Augusta. The highest the black pop has gotten in Augusta is 53-54%. Never once has Augusta been 55% black or higher like Atlanta has been for decades.

And?
[SIZE=3]Hindu Temple Society of Augusta - Home[/SIZE]

The only two buddhist temples in GA are in Augusta and Decatur
[SIZE=3]Center Profile: Wat Santidham[/SIZE]

http://people.unt.edu/~joy/kpy/TemplesUSA.htm#Georgia


There is also a scientolgy church in West Augusta/Martinez. Augusta has muslim, pagan, sikh & other's.

Where were you when yous aw this in Atlanta?? I saw none of that. Some of you people are so biased.




Who said Augusta didn't have Asians or hispanics?? I just said Augusta was largely black and white. Duh.

[nature's message]

Someone, please close this thread.

[lilmusket]

The entire premise of this thread is ludicrous.. amazing it has this many replies.

[RandyarmonG]

Originally Posted by bellsou

I live in Raleigh, north carolina and have spent time in both cities. In the last couple of year's Augusta seems to be getting more liberal than Atlanta. While visiting, talking with locals, and going out while being there. I'm including the suburbs of both cities into the equation. Recently I spent 2 weeks in Atlanta and a week in Augusta.

When did Augusta become liberal than Atlanta? Or do you still think Atlanta is the most liberal city in GA?

Fort Valley should own that title. It maybe small but Fort Valley State is a very liberal University