Atlanta's most unique suburbs (Roswell, Marietta: areas, town, downtown)

[Pemgin]

Buford has the Tannery Row Artist Colony, which is pretty unique for Gwinnett. Not sure what's unique about Lawrenceville or McDonough. Although Lawrenceville has a pretty good restaurant named Local Republic that's by far the most interesting place to eat for miles in any direction.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Pemgin

Not sure what's unique about Lawrenceville or McDonough. Although Lawrenceville has a pretty good restaurant named Local Republic that's by far the most interesting place to eat for miles in any direction.

They both have a lot of history and very walkable downtowns.

[Newsboy]

Originally Posted by arjay57

They both have a lot of history and very walkable downtowns.

Every county seat in Metro Atlanta has history, and most now have restored, walkable downtowns. There's nothing really unique about that (though I'd say Decatur and Marietta win the prize, if there were one).

[Saintmarks]

Originally Posted by Newsboy

Every county seat in Metro Atlanta has history, and most now have restored, walkable downtowns. There's nothing really unique about that (though I'd say Decatur and Marietta win the prize, if there were one).

There isn't anything unique in their history, in that most county seat towns across the south developed in a similar way. What is unique is that feel being retained in this day of cookie cutter residential and commercial growth.

Of the mix, I like Newnan as much as any. Great central downtown around a classic courthouse square surrounded by some of the most beautiful historic neighborhoods that you will find anywhere.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

There isn't anything unique in their history, in that most county seat towns across the south developed in a similar way. What is unique is that feel being retained in this day of cookie cutter residential and commercial growth.

I don't think that's unique either. All the sprawl happened closer to the interstates and major highways so the historic downtowns were preserved and this is the case in other high-growth metros across the South that I'm familiar with.

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Saintmarks

There isn't anything unique in their history, in that most county seat towns across the south developed in a similar way. What is unique is that feel being retained in this day of cookie cutter residential and commercial growth.

Of the mix, I like Newnan as much as any. Great central downtown around a classic courthouse square surrounded by some of the most beautiful historic neighborhoods that you will find anywhere.

I would readily add Newnan to the list.

One of the things that makes the old town suburbs so unique is that they have a walkable, urban center. They also have great ties to the area's history.

[AnsleyPark]

Buckhead. :-)

[atl1221]

I think the areas around Kennesaw, Sweat and Lost Mountains in Cobb County are somewhat unique. Urban areas transform into rural looking areas very quickly and some of the scenery is beautiful in these areas.

[billl]

Originally Posted by aries4118

And perhaps...

The Windward part of Alpharetta.

The Towne Lake part of Woodstock.

I can't think of much that's unique about either of those. Even beloved downtown Woodstock isn't very unique: you can see similar downtown areas in Roswell and Marietta.

How about Helen? Certainly unique...but probably doesn't qualify as a suburb.

I am amused that Pine Lake, Mountain Park, and Berkeley Lake have all been nominated for being so uniquely similar to each other.

[Saintmarks]

Would add Acworth to the list because of Lake Acworth. Quaint historic downtown area (Yes, others have this) but the unique feature is the older historic residential area running behind it right to the shore of Lake Acworth with a beach. Don't see that very often.