Georgia on biracial couples (Atlanta, Savannah: house, job market, schools)

[jade23]

Hello all looking for insight on the best areas for young biracial couples.Thanks

[larryb]

What race are you and your spouse?

[xxman777]

Try searching this forum. Recently there have been several threads on this or similar topics which have some good information.

[bgnzsavnh]

Areas near military bases. Like Ft Stewart, Hunter air field. Ft Gordon, Ft Benning. Dobbins air reserve base

[Educator]

Try Savannah. The Georgetown community has a very large presence of biracial families.

[jade23]

Thank-you for all your response,to the question on what's our race,I'm mullato jamaican,he's caucasian from west virginia.We saw a house in dacula,not so sure about the area,aslo how are the schools,he's a teacher and I work in the hospital.Is the job market slow there?Thanks alot we'll start looking in the savannah area as well.

[backfist]

Hi jade

Since you asked here, I'll reply here. There's a good reason you ask the question; that's because you're not considering California or Hawaii or some other state where interracial couples/families are the norm. But this is Georgia, and there's still a noticeable color line. Many white Georgians in the Atlanta metro area won't care; act offended; stare at you, etc. A few will. At the same time, many black Georgians seem to care; act offended; or stare at you, etc. Some won't. And while some white Georgians say they have no problem, they really do--especially if it's a Black/White relationship. Same with Black Georgians.

The good news is that much of the north metro area is just fine with our relationships and families. The bad news is that it's more affordable in the areas where we'd typically experience the most problems. Ironically, you'd expect that a place like Atlanta--with a large population of people who have experienced the worst of prejudices--would be a place that's safe from prejudice.

All in all, the folks who would have the biggest problem with you, are the folks who matter the least. So don't worry. I wouldn't have moved my family here if I thought there'd be too much of a problem.

[jade23]

Thank-you Backfist for taking the time not only to respond ,but also for being honest.We truly appreciate it.I'll be sure to keep in mind your thought(negative people should matter the least).Thanks again and I respect your honesty.

[larryb]

If you were a white female married to a black male everybody would embrace you. A lot of black folks in Ga don't like to see a white man witha black women. It is not politically correct. Overall, you should be okay though. Wish you the best of luck. Dacula is a great area !!! Safe, clean.

[jade23]

I think that might be here too,We once had someone(a black male) preach to us in time square (of all the places)on why we shouldn't be together.My husband then kissed me on the forehead and politely told him Thank-you.