Moving from Jersey City, NJ (Sandy Springs, Duluth: apartment, to rent, daycare)

[KACallDay]

I had wrote a previous post without many responses and was told by someone to give my preferences along with more direct info and maybe I could get more help.

I do what to move to a place similar to Jersey City with the same diversity and close to the city.

I plan to move the summer of 2012 because I would like a change of scenery, that has new and better surroundings for my son and I. Someplace that is diverse in race & religion, a liberal city with lots of culture.

I plan to rent an apartment or townhouse between $1100 and $1400. This would be in a neighborhood with people between the ages of early 20s to mid 30s. With basic services such as supermarket, drugstores and laundry close by and good schools too. My son is 2 years old so I would like a daycare area that is not too costly but teaches well.

Also, my career is important. I am a Fashion Management and Marketing graduate. I would love to have a position that I can grow from and not be stuck. Maybe as a costume designer or stylist, or even Marketing and Promotions. Even event planning.

Does anyone have any info of the towns or cities nearby that would fit me best?

[BeyondInfinity]

Check out the areas of Sandy Springs, Duluth or Chamblee. All are diverse and offer a great location for a family.

[Trinitybaby]

I live in Chamblee - I wouldn't say there is a whole lot of culture going on unless you consider a plethora of illegal immigrants culture. Duluth is north of the perimeter - if you're commuting to midtown, downtown, buckhead - that commute is hell. I think Sandy Springs is a definitely a good alternative. But with your budget you could easily live in Midtown, Virginia-Highlands and Ansley Park which have more of a neighbrhood feel. Also having grown up in NJ - you may be in for culture shock when you first move here, but the cost of living, mild climate and relatively good life make up for it.

[KACallDay]

Thanks alot TrinityBaby. I know that the cost of living their is a whole lot different so eventually what I am looking for might change. However, I have family that live in GA, I have been visiting there my whole life. I just am unsure of what parts would be best as far as diversity, environment and population.