5 best and 5 worst places to live in GA? (Atlanta, Columbus: luxury, activity)

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by Newsboy

Isn't property pretty expensive up there?

I somehow had taxes on the brain when I responded to this and read into your post "Isn't property TAX pretty expensive up there..." Old age is setting in too soon! I purchased our home there back in 2009. The market was still okay in the area then. I know that since then, many of the homes have tumbled in price as folks had to get out from under a second mortgage for their vacation home. So, I think the prices are way below where they were 6 or 7 years ago. Seems to be lots of places for sale now.

[StMarysRichard]

Regardless of what the cell phone controlled greater Atlantans believe- my town beats all in GA!

[menagerie]

Looking for info on dahlonega vs cleveland vs clarkesville vs Toccoa Thoughts on those areas for living? and what area is maybe lower in crime? I am a single woman, early 50s, work on the internet so finding a job isn't an issue (as long as I have internet access) Looking to get out of the rat race and also need to stay close to elderly parents who live just outside Atlanta. Any info appreciated.

[Rchristie65]

I'm not sure about the best cities Larryb mentioned, but I can sure tell you to stay away from Dawson, GA. Other than the beautiful historical houses, which are mostly in disrepair, the city is crime ridden. I'm a transplant from a much bigger city which I prefer not mention the name, because everybody here knows your business and they'll know who I'm. Just last week there was a shooting a couple of blocks from my house (and I live in one of the best streets in the neighborhood). Coming from a bigger city, I never heard so much police/ ambulance activity for such a small town. Nothing to do in town, not even a decent supermarket, nor restaurant. A lot of unemployed people walking aimlessly.. Hard to tell if they are just walking by or casing your place.... It's like a scene from the walking dead!!! Albany, is a little better. With a few chain restaurants. There is so much talking about good southern cooking, and for a deep south city, there isn't a decent mom & pop restaurant worth visiting. Business come and go, a lot of vacancies. As far as southern Hospitality, people are not very friendly if you're an outsider, very hard circle to penetrate if you're not from here, or a church goer. They only recognize 3 ethnic groups; African American, Caucasian & Mexican... LOL.. Yes they think all Hispanics are Mexican... That's how narrow minded some people are on this town. stay away!!!

[barefoot_always]

This thread is interesting. Insightful, at times; laughable at others.
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I've lived in Georgia for most of my life. Traveled to virtually all parts of the state.
Many places in this thread have been portrayed in a light they really don't deserve.

In truth, everything is relative. It all depends on what you like.
There is a place in Georgia for just about everyone. Most places have very wonderful aspects, mixed with some bad.

Personally, I've chosen Chattanooga, TN to live and play, though I still work in North Georgia. Originally, I'm from South Georgia.

Anyone truly interested in moving, please take what you see in the thread with a grain of salt. Try to read things from people who both love AND hate the place.

[NYCTWHATNEXT]

Im thinking very hard about moving to ga im looking for good public schools, easy going people, low crime rate, better life from nyc moved to ct now im thinking south to buy a house and start a restaurant business canton? Athens? Peachtree city? Any other places that anyone can help?

[Tryska]

What type of restaurant do you want to open?

[Griffen77]

Originally Posted by mattattack25

She's right.. Albany is full of snobs who shouldn't be... crime was pretty bad and the cost of living is oh so low... I don't know why some people are saying Albany's cost of living is high... It's one of the cheapest places to live in the country, most likely because no one wants to live there and the city is dirty and old and rundown... even the "rich" neighborhoods have low land value....

First to all of you judgmental fools on here go back north. Because the fair majority of you are from some bumpkin town in Yankee ville USA. Second You don't like it down here in Ga. *********. I have been all over the country Georgia is one of the most hospitable places on the planet. Far better than puke york or pew jersey. All of you northerners move down here start changng everything and then talk bad about the places that do not cater to your whims. Atlanta is talked about badly because it has the most corrupt Mator and Police force in the state. But Albany is an old town that gets neglected by the fools in Atlanta and therefore it has poor prideful Southerners just trying to get by. I am rather tired of this stupid stuff you people pull. Oh and to the idiot woman who moved west to mississippi learn to spell the word is Watermelon. this is a joke I have lived all over the worst places in Georgia to live are as follows. Waycross, Lawrenceville, Douglasville, Vinings, Atlanta, Decatur, Winder, Columbus, and Calhoun. And everywhere in south Georgia or as I refer to it Northern Florida. Add states to that list and you have New york State and all 5 Burroughs. New Jersey, Delaware,Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, North Dakota, Missouri, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas(Texan men are idiots and arrogant pricks, much like yankees fans.) Arizona( to many gamblers), New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Washington D.C.( Too many idiots, fools, morons, liars, cheats and Obamas) (one of him was too many his mother should have swallowed) (Maine has decent people who may talk a bit funny to us southerners but they are polite and welcoming. Oregon is a place to visit but never live there. Oh and steer clear of most big cities in Georgia You are better off living in the rural areas than in the burbs with allthe drug dealers and idiots. " the above is a representation of why people should think before the share their opinions.} it's all true but I am certain several people were offended by my statements the difference is I know and do not care, the idiot above doesn't know but should care.

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by Griffen77

First to all of you judgmental fools on here go back north. Because the fair majority of you are from some bumpkin town in Yankee ville USA. Second You don't like it down here in Ga. *********. I have been all over the country Georgia is one of the most hospitable places on the planet. Far better than puke york or pew jersey. All of you northerners move down here start changng everything and then talk bad about the places that do not cater to your whims. Atlanta is talked about badly because it has the most corrupt Mator and Police force in the state. But Albany is an old town that gets neglected by the fools in Atlanta and therefore it has poor prideful Southerners just trying to get by. I am rather tired of this stupid stuff you people pull. Oh and to the idiot woman who moved west to mississippi learn to spell the word is Watermelon. this is a joke I have lived all over the worst places in Georgia to live are as follows. Waycross, Lawrenceville, Douglasville, Vinings, Atlanta, Decatur, Winder, Columbus, and Calhoun. And everywhere in south Georgia or as I refer to it Northern Florida. Add states to that list and you have New york State and all 5 Burroughs. New Jersey, Delaware,Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, North Dakota, Missouri, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas(Texan men are idiots and arrogant pricks, much like yankees fans.) Arizona( to many gamblers), New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Washington D.C.( Too many idiots, fools, morons, liars, cheats and Obamas) (one of him was too many his mother should have swallowed) (Maine has decent people who may talk a bit funny to us southerners but they are polite and welcoming. Oregon is a place to visit but never live there. Oh and steer clear of most big cities in Georgia You are better off living in the rural areas than in the burbs with allthe drug dealers and idiots. " the above is a representation of why people should think before the share their opinions.} it's all true but I am certain several people were offended by my statements the difference is I know and do not care, the idiot above doesn't know but should care.

You should take your own advice and practice what you preach. Really.

[Gilah G.]

Holy crap!!!
Now, I hope we don't get the job in Atlanta now.
The comments about schools, crime, corruPtion, poverty,
Lack of education, traffic, all things negative is scary!!!

I'm looking on zillow, red fin, trulia, realator.com
And we are all over the place deciding where we'd like to call home.
Don't know if it's Alpheretta, Smyrna, Johns creek, east cobb
Or closer to midtown. ( I know I should be in the atlanta forum)