You nailed it. I have lived in the metro ATL area for 55 years and it has changed a lot. Lots to do here for younger people. Driving however is the pits. I never go inside I-285 anymore.
In the 90s it was affordable yet fun for younger people. Now it’s more fun but just another expensive, difficult place to settle in due to costs and traffic.
You did a great job, accurate assessment of Atlanta…wonderful city overall….if you don’t make it in ATL, you didn’t take advantage of the opportunities staring you in the face….don’t move to ATL expecting everything to be handed to you on a platter…you have to work for it!!!
Another great video explaining the city! You can tell you have been here for a while the way you use "We" when describing the city. It really shows the attachment you have the city. Also your honesty is refreshing when detailing uncomfortable topics. A lot of people will try to sugarcoat or skip over those things. Atlanta is a city you have to experience for yourself to truly understand it. It's hard to explain to people who have never been but you do a great job at it.
The bugs are huge. Large beetle-type bugs about the size of a key fob, and moths about the size of small birds. Last Christmas, the temperature dropped to 14 degrees F, and that's a problem because many of the houses are not set up to prevent pipes freezing. The gun thing is not a problem. Reports of shootings are in-town Atlanta reports mostly, like many other big cities. People are more polite than in the North, but "Bless your heart!" is generally an insult.
His least favorite part of Atlanta is my favorite part. Everybody is carrying so nobody really messes with nobody else. Except for the ghetto people who kill each other. In a blue state nobody is armed except for the criminals.
There are guns everywhere…. Most states have concealed carry laws. So you probably spend time around people with guns and don’t know it. Having said that, I say that’s good. You don’t fit the culture and it doesn’t fit you. You would be very happy in San Francisco I’d say.
@@privateprivate4315My Uncle lives in an ex military neighborhood in San Diego area. US flags everywhere. I guarantee you many of them have guns. I felt very safe. Crime is very very low in the area. Hmmmm. I wonder why?
Atlanta was my second home for many years. It’s been 13 years since I’ve lived there. It sounds like the infrastructure hasn’t been updated much there. That was my main gripe living there. It’s not the reason I left though. I moved to Dallas for work during the Great Recession. The biggest thing I miss is the topography and nature.
Yup the infrastructure is behind. They never expected all these people moving here so fast. Biden’s infrastructure money is being spent as we speak on sidewalks, parks, traffic lights, etc. It’s nice to see that people are working and we are moving towards a more put together town.
As a black woman, from the tri-state ( NY/NJ/CT) living in metro Atlanta, GA, for 29 years. I'll keep it, really. I live in Gwinnett County. It's very diverse, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, Black, Latin America. If you have children, you want to live in Forsyth, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett. The schools are great, and you have plenty of amenities. So north of I-20. Don't live east, south (except Peachtree City), and west. So, midtown, Buckhead, and North.
Haven't you heard, Microsoft moved one of their headquarters there. You can EXPECT other tech companies to follow their grandfather. Along with the FACT that Atlanta is called the black San Fran-SICKO. Now when you see what Silicon Valley CA + San Fran-SICKO + Hollyweird did to California. Look at those THREE elements now in Atlanta. Oh did I forget Hollyweird comes as a "package deal" with Silicon Valley and San-Fran-SICKO look at the "RESULTS." Keep in mind, that California was largely dominated by working class military families in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego. To this day, the MAJORITY of California is still dominated by those people along with a massive illegal population. The San Fran-SICKO, Los Angeles, and Hollyweird, ELITE MARXISTS are a VERY SMALL minority compared to the rest of the population, yet this marxist elite hyjacked not only California but the entire West Coastal region. Microsoft's original headquarter's was in Seattle. There are also hundreds of tech start ups in Phoenix and Los Angeles. WHEREEVER the tech industry establishes a business "center" they drive up the cost of living and force working class people out. So you have the same 3 ingredients (Tech headquarters, a gay mecca and an entertainment industry) in Atlanta to create a very TOXIC "cocktail."
We moved here from Southern California about 8 years ago. We love the weather here and the trees. We hate the traffic, mosquitoes, and humidity! We are in Alpharetta and find it very diverse. Great schools and so much to do for the young people. The rents here however are crazy high. You can not find a place under $2400 for a two bedroom. It’s cheaper to buy a house here than rent!
As a native of that area, all i can ask of you is: for God's sake, if you believe in one, DO NOT VOTE FOR THE SAME PARTY AND POLITICS YOU LEFT BEHIND OR GO HOME FFS!
@@mji9208 Burbank! It was a hard transition that took about a year and another year to really feel like home! The area we picked here is very urban and very democratic. That helps a lot! Otherwise we like the weather mostly (summers are brutal) all the trees and nature, and there is so much to do if you are an outdoors kind of person!
Atlanta has the longest average commute in the country. The most quickly increasing groups in the metro are Hispanic and Indian. In the city and Fulton County the political organization is entirely African American. Prevalent guns don't mean increased crime. Criminals (not legal gun owners) are the gun problem here, like all "urban" areas. The murders and shootings are almost entirely inside the 285 freeway perimeter.
I tell all my folks not from the A that "its a big difference between ATLANTA and GEORGIA"...two separate places. Respect the speed limits in general but in the N.Georgia or S.Georgia be extra vigilant; those super speeder tickets are a guarantee to ruin your day.
I'm moving back this summer to the Smyrna Vinnings area. I retired from the MARINE CORPS in '96 and station at the Naval Air Station on Dobbins since '85. So I'm Cobb County all the way. 15 minutes to anywhere.
The Vampire Diaries and In the Heat of the Night were filmed in Covington and it's about 35 minutes east of Atlanta. If I ever had to work in Atlanta I would live in Covington because life is a lot different there.
No way would I live way out in Covington. It's horrible out there. The traffic is insane compared to the city and it's so spread out that you have to drive to everything.
I moved from the corn state Ohio I have almost 8 years here Roswell area working in downtown Atlanta. And I love it but the major problem is the traffic.
I lived in Atlanta from 2002 till 2008 and loved it. Now i live in the Bay Area ( Northern California) but still miss Atlanta! And recently bought a rental property in Alpharetta to keep my connection ! Love visiting!
@krackerrsss I'm in the process of applying for a transfer. Could be October hopefully. Bit risky to jump in deep end and sell up. Plan is to rent out property in UK and see what happens. Baby steps.
As a Georgian I can safely say that everyplace outside of Atlanta stays out of Atlanta. It’s like any other concrete jungle. As for the weather, August is hell on earth.
The weird thing about ATL traffic is that while the interstates or connector are horrendous, actual downtown street Traffic can be light compared to other major cities.
Interesting. Watching this video from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Currently we have 107°F so it can get really hot in here, we also have lots of mosquitoes, cockroaches and humidity. Fun to see these similarities even with this much difference in geolocation. Great info! Seems like a lovely place to visit.
45 years in Atlanta the Atlanta metro. I can't stand it now. Too many people moving here. Way too much humidity. Used to be able to get downtown in 20 minutes from Roswell. Used to be able to drive 85mph on 285 and everyone was going that fast. The cost to live has gone out the freaking roof, because of all the m-fers wanting to move here. Lastly Southern hospitality has gone out the door. We used to be able to have a sense of respect for the next person, but now it's like little L.A. or NYC, just a bunch of rude people. I hate that all the old historic buildings are being torn down for God awful apartments and condos. The 1996 Olympics started the down of my city. I would love to move to Birmingham or some other smaller southern city. The worse part is all the cool small local live music places are closing and being turned into BS. Please do not come. Please no more people. Y'all ruined it.
Why is the traffic so bad in ATL? ATL was not built on a grid system which makes it hard to navigate even with map programs, because people are always in the wrong lane. There are curves going through town where the road should have been made straight. People come flying around the curves only to meet stopped traffic. The drivers are rude. If you need to change lanes, don’t wait until the last moment, because no one will let you in. The train system here is only useful for going to the sprawling airport or the occasional downtown event. If you ride a bicycle in town, you are risking your life. Parking is either free and unavailable or at least $20. I can’t wait to leave when I retire.
I have lived in the metro Atlanta area since 1991. At first I did not want to move here but I did for a job. Overall I have enjoyed living here because there is so much to do. I was able to see events during the 1996 Olympic Games and I love outdoor activities. There are plenty of parks and places to hike or bike. You forgot to mention though if we see a couple of snowflakes here the whole city shuts down. And I agree, traffic here is very challenging and there is endless road construction. I take the train to the airport.
I am born and raised in Georgia, just a bit north of Atlanta and have lived in Atlanta for a few years before moving up to Philly, and I have some comments Weather - 4 seasons? Really? Try 2 seasons, Summer and Rainy season. You get a bit of a view of fall and spring, but those have diminished drastically. I remember when we had 4 seasons, but those have been gone for at least a decade now. The summer isn't just July and August, it's mid May to mid September. And it gets hot and humid. Like disgustingly so. People are able to tolerate it because of the AC and their portable AC vehicles. Things to do - Spot on for outdoors and festivals. If you escape up to the mountains during the summer it is a good 10-15 degrees cooler than in Atlanta. Also don't go to Lake Lanier. Like ever. Place is haunted. Traffic and Density - It's as bad if not worse than described. Prepare to lose about 1 to 2 hours of your life daily due to traffic. If you can get a remote or hybrid job, you will save so much of your own sanity. Diversity - The diversity has fallen a lot of poorer folks (mostly black residents) in the city have been pushed out due to a drastic increase in rent in the past 10 years. Also if you are queer or trans, it's probably the best city in the South (lot of queer and trans folk from neighboring states move here. Highly recommend Mary's in EAV). Also, you'll find that a lot of the Korean communities live NE of 285 in Gwinett. Best food from a diversity standpoint is all along Buford Highway Vibe - The hustle culture in Atlanta is toxic. Like superfund site toxic. You'll find everyone is trying to get an extra dollar off a side hustle. Since moving to Philly, I've been back twice and each time, it just feels... dark and negative. You will get beat over the head by Atlanta City Council with the Civil Rights legacy as they completely debase it as they do some of the most undemocratic shit involving Cop City. The Dems are in lockstep with the GOP on Cop City and have raided bail fund organizers, ignored 15 HOURS of testimony to stop the project (with only 4 minutes in support of Cop City), and have already shot an UNARMED protester early in 2023 (which the cops have denied and come up with shoddy evidence to defame Tort) The problem with the "City in the Forrest" is the City is destroying a lot of it (partly for Cop City, partly for development). The forest is one of the most unique and beautiful parts of Atlanta. There are a bunch of small parks inside the perimeter (ITP for the transplants). I just wished the city gave a damn about their greatest asset. I moved out of Atlanta because I have lived in GA all 30 years of my life. I needed the change, but as much as I love some of the people, some parts of town (like EAV), and the amount of trees, I just found myself pushed out. If you aren't into the hustle culture, don't move there. If you need a strong public transit or bike network, don't move there. It's a beautiful city, I just hope the politicians in and around Atlanta don't ruin what could be a truly vibrant and wonderful city.
North of Macon is one state and south of Macon is a totally different one (for the most part). That’s the best way to describe GA. Good explanation of ATL by you though
We have about three thousand rentals coming online in Gainesville Georgia. We are an hour from central Atlanta. Road Atlanta is nearby and lake Lanier is steps from our house. Two universities and a million square foot level one trauma hospital. Rent for a one bedroom is $1400.
I relocated to the metro Atlanta area from a northern state in 2001 for higher education and space. My friends and family believe that it's pretty much in the timeline of the 1970s and I have to take a vacation to my home state to gather updated materials and return to enjoy them in my new dirt road home. Truth be told, Georgia is 11 times the size of where I am originally from. The inexpensive properties and quarter systems were what caught my eye and kept me here til present....no longer true for the last 7 years. The same 3 bd/ 2 ba homes going for $125,000.00 are now $500,000.00, $50,000.00 bungalows 2 bd/1 ba are 300,000.00. No, they are not worth these prices. It just shows me how greedy people have become. An acre of land $92,000.00 in my area...it was $10,000.00. I've just bought 1.5 acres in a neighboring state for $900.00. Time to go....rural doc.
I used to live in Georgia and had only been to Atlanta a few times when I was younger, most notably to go to Six Flags but I always wished we had explored it a bit more. I would love to move there.
There are great things to do in Atlanta with many job opportunities! The airport is great compared to most cities. Cost of living is not bad, The bad thing about Atlanta that I experienced was that it was very ghetto and redneck at the same time depending on where you were. I guess that could be considered diversity...
New subbie! I lived in Atlanta in the late 90s, it was not a great experience the, and even still I definitely loved the vibe and the weather and so many things❤. Looking to move back in April 🎉!
I’ve lived in NYC and am looking for a better quality of life. I’m a wheelchair user with a graduate degree and a retired Librarian. Would like to book a zoom meeting. Best wishes
There's only two things really wrong with Metro Atlanta... the traffic and no ocean beachfront, otherwise its a great place to live! Traffic: pick your routes and moments whenever possible Ocean beachfront: hop on a plane to Florida, the Caribbean or drive to the GA or S Carolina coast.
One of the best social outlets is ALTA (Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association) huge system and just about every neighborhood with a tennis court will have a team or 2 that you can join. Lots of partying post match 🍾
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I found it bezaar that you talk about living in and around Atlanta and NOT mention it is a very Gay city especially for African-Americans-;) Maybe this isn't you NICHE market BUT let's get real!!
So basically it's great if you have about $400,000 but if you want to live in a one or two bedroom apartment like tens of thousands of people have to do do not move to Atlanta
Ive never been there, I was born in new york grew up in south florida now living in los angeles...and I have been saying it the way it looks all my life and Im 57. Oops.
I thonk us born here atill say the T, it's just our natural accent Look qt places with Southern Bell accent from Louisiana to Savannah to Hiltonhead. Not the "REDNECK OR Hillbilly accent, that's NOTHING LIKE "SOUTHERN BELL" I must say, i hear my Parents Generation's southern accent much more than mine but when i leave the South, everyone calls me out yet i cant hear it at all except when i say "Ya'll'' and one southern word i never stopped saying. Hell, i even licked up "wicked" in the nirth and "Hella" in Cali but after nearly 10 years back, i never say "Hella" anymore, "wicked" i lost the second after i left New England (worse than Cali cause of -40°F and 4 feet of snow but both suck. San Diego is only place i could live in Cali 8f i were a millionaire. They share more of same values than you'd think more so woth us than with NorCal.....but as i said, Cost of Living brought me Home and 20 years out of ATL and coming back, really they just Gentrified the F outta the place but the city really still feels the same, even better in same places now the Bluff is gone and they just demolited a lot of the other open air drug hot spots in South Fulton because truthfully, the Cascades and further down by Hallowell has same beautiful neighborhoods but still some work to do. Just drive down the Cascades and you'll see a $million house but 2 houses down you'll see a small ranch-style house with 10 dudes on the porch sellin dope. But let's be fair, ATL has truly done a lot to get rid of most of the Open Air Drug Markets and 5 years ago they pretty much demolished every hotel being used as residence for those al8nging dope out of off Fulton Ind. Just like they demolished the Bluff for the most part. We cant get rid of it 100% but i gotta say, 20 years of not being here and coming back, i would say it's for the better. Yes we can't get an apartment for $500 for a 1 bedroom in nice areas anymore, but wages have increased a lot while cost of living rose but not nearly as bad as many other great cities My buddy can make $32 to $36 an hour just working in catering in the Movie Industry without a college education. His non union gigs still pay $20 to $22, not so bad. More than i can make qnd i fix peoples computers for a mete $20hr and that's if i do not work for someone. (I'm not complaining, just making a point that Unions and even non-union jobs are paying more.)
I currently live in a country that's not the US and it's a very isolating feeling with a lot of upright people who just mind their own business with an attitude of, everyone revolves around me. How are the people in Atlanta?
I have lived in Cape Town, London, NYC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Greenwich CT and now Atlanta for 4 years. How does it compare. It’s bottom of my list. Pro’s: Cheap cost of living, property is cheap. Cons: It never stops raining, so many thunderstorms which may be an issue for your pets, bad for allergies, traffic is awful, really bad drivers (been voted the 5th most dangerous city in the USA to drive in), crime (high amount of shootings and car jacking), awful food and wine scene compared to other major cities, has only one major airport, no real cultural diversity like other major cities, public transport is almost non-existent. It reminds me of a pretty looking pizza, but take a bite and it’s really bland and tasteless.
This is a very appropriate analogy. Most people (of any background) come here just to make money and move on. It has the appearance of a vibrant metro area, but in reality is a very bland place with the same strip malls, franchises, and businesses that you see throughout the city. However, it’s still my home.
Yeah, Atlanta used to have a kind of hip southern cultural vibe in the 70's and 80's. Now, it's just a soulless place of commerce. Chain restaurants, generic modern buildings, traffic, and the heat in summer is stifling.
Traffic is about the same as Los Angeles where I moved from. I find mosquitos to be moderate. Guns are not a problem due to legal open carry. Gun crime comes from criminals. Drugs and gangs lead to gun crime. Gun crimes are more prevalent in St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans and Los Angeles that have very restrictive gun laws.
Almost no one on the central or south coast of California is complaining about having just one season of weather. Because that one season is nice weather. And it’s not that long of a trip to places that get super hot in the summer or get snow in the winter. And even those places aren’t very humid.
MUCH MUCH better than NYC. You can get a 2 bedroom house at the heart of Atlanta for less than $700. The MARTA train system doesn't travel as much as the Subway, but it goes to many places and it's being developed each year with additional stations. It's a booming city and tons of great night clubs. There are jobs everywhere and very low in traffic (in general).
oh my lord! these people coming from the northeast and west coast. please stop trying to stereotype the south! thinking that its the same like it was decades ago and so racial etc. how ridiculous! did you ever think it just as much of that where you come from as it is in much of the south. its all over America. nowhere perfect but the positive outweigh the negatives in Atlanta. the south is not for everyone cause it's so different, like being in another country but keep in mind those people in the south feel the same about where you come from in North and west coast. And Atlanta isn't half as pure southern distinct like some of those other southern cities. It has lost a lot of that with all the changes and influx of different people and northerns. Just for the record, the average southerner, probably 95% of them don't want no part of those places to live or where you come from. culturally is way different. no comparison food, music, climate, accents, and much more. please don't expect and shouldn't expect the south to be like where you come. and they don't need to be. It should be what it is. It has its own identity and that's great
The City of ATL sales tax is 8.75%. If you live in a surrounding county, like Cobb with it’s 6% sales tax, you can have things shipped to your house and pay the sales tax for the county where you live.
I lived there 10 years and left after Katrina. Atlanta is a hot mess. It's a who you know city..don't think you'll make it because your black. There's a cloud of Crack and weed in the air that gets in your clothes. Traffic suks. Homeless people in the city and drama everywhere. People look like they have chips on their shoulders and are not polite. I had to go their for 2 weeks a month ago. I have family their. I can't stand it and was so glad to get out of their.
About the guns, we never needed a permit to own one. We used to need a permit to carry, but now if you're not legally barred from owning a gun, you can carry it without the extra steps and paperwork.
For newbies - Atlanta is not really a big city. All the small cities around Atlanta make up the Atlanta area's size. For instance Alpharetta is not Atlanta.
I lived in Atlanta suburbs for 14 years now my mom was racist when we first got here then I started hanging with the black folks cuz that’s majority of the people at the school I went to and then I started bringing them over to my moms house and now she loves them she even started using they slangs lol like “folks” lol good times
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I've lived in Georgia my whole life. You did a really great job of describing Atlanta. It was a very accurate review.
You nailed it. I have lived in the metro ATL area for 55 years and it has changed a lot. Lots to do here for younger people. Driving however is the pits. I never go inside I-285 anymore.
As someone who goes to a lot of Braves games 285 is the worst
In the 90s it was affordable yet fun for younger people. Now it’s more fun but just another expensive, difficult place to settle in due to costs and traffic.
You did a great job, accurate assessment of Atlanta…wonderful city overall….if you don’t make it in ATL, you didn’t take advantage of the opportunities staring you in the face….don’t move to ATL expecting everything to be handed to you on a platter…you have to work for it!!!
Great job on this one 🎯 I am also an NYC native who relocated to Atlanta in ‘06 and went on to becoming a realtor shortly thereafter.
Another great video explaining the city! You can tell you have been here for a while the way you use "We" when describing the city. It really shows the attachment you have the city. Also your honesty is refreshing when detailing uncomfortable topics. A lot of people will try to sugarcoat or skip over those things. Atlanta is a city you have to experience for yourself to truly understand it. It's hard to explain to people who have never been but you do a great job at it.
Thank you so much!
The bugs are huge. Large beetle-type bugs about the size of a key fob, and moths about the size of small birds. Last Christmas, the temperature dropped to 14 degrees F, and that's a problem because many of the houses are not set up to prevent pipes freezing. The gun thing is not a problem. Reports of shootings are in-town Atlanta reports mostly, like many other big cities. People are more polite than in the North, but "Bless your heart!" is generally an insult.
So glad you mentioned the open carry -- changed my moving plans for sure!
His least favorite part of Atlanta is my favorite part. Everybody is carrying so nobody really messes with nobody else. Except for the ghetto people who kill each other. In a blue state nobody is armed except for the criminals.
There are guns everywhere…. Most states have concealed carry laws. So you probably spend time around people with guns and don’t know it.
Having said that, I say that’s good. You don’t fit the culture and it doesn’t fit you. You would be very happy in San Francisco I’d say.
@@privateprivate4315My Uncle lives in an ex military neighborhood in San Diego area. US flags everywhere. I guarantee you many of them have guns. I felt very safe. Crime is very very low in the area. Hmmmm. I wonder why?
Same!
Atlanta was my second home for many years. It’s been 13 years since I’ve lived there. It sounds like the infrastructure hasn’t been updated much there. That was my main gripe living there. It’s not the reason I left though. I moved to Dallas for work during the Great Recession. The biggest thing I miss is the topography and nature.
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Yup the infrastructure is behind. They never expected all these people moving here so fast. Biden’s infrastructure money is being spent as we speak on sidewalks, parks, traffic lights, etc. It’s nice to see that people are working and we are moving towards a more put together town.
As a black woman, from the tri-state ( NY/NJ/CT) living in metro Atlanta, GA, for 29 years. I'll keep it, really. I live in Gwinnett County. It's very diverse, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, Black, Latin America. If you have children, you want to live in Forsyth, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett. The schools are great, and you have plenty of amenities. So north of I-20. Don't live east, south (except Peachtree City), and west. So, midtown, Buckhead, and North.
Hi I am actually thinking of moving to GA, I am from NY.
As a native, all I can say is: stay where you are.
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Haven't you heard, Microsoft moved one of their headquarters there. You can EXPECT other tech companies to follow their grandfather. Along with the FACT that Atlanta is called the black San Fran-SICKO. Now when you see what Silicon Valley CA + San Fran-SICKO + Hollyweird did to California. Look at those THREE elements now in Atlanta. Oh did I forget Hollyweird comes as a "package deal" with Silicon Valley and San-Fran-SICKO look at the "RESULTS." Keep in mind, that California was largely dominated by working class military families in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego. To this day, the MAJORITY of California is still dominated by those people along with a massive illegal population. The San Fran-SICKO, Los Angeles, and Hollyweird, ELITE MARXISTS are a VERY SMALL minority compared to the rest of the population, yet this marxist elite hyjacked not only California but the entire West Coastal region. Microsoft's original headquarter's was in Seattle. There are also hundreds of tech start ups in Phoenix and Los Angeles. WHEREEVER the tech industry establishes a business "center" they drive up the cost of living and force working class people out.
So you have the same 3 ingredients (Tech headquarters, a gay mecca and an entertainment industry) in Atlanta to create a very TOXIC "cocktail."
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We personally used Marc, 10/10 would recommend. He knows Atlanta very well and can certainly tailor your experience.
Thanks Brad!! Was great to work with y'all!
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I live in GA and you gave an accurate description! Thank you
traffic is so heavy, my brother lives in Alpharetta, he said stay north of town
Remember, Alpharetta is quite a distance from downtown Atlanta.
We moved here from Southern California about 8 years ago. We love the weather here and the trees. We hate the traffic, mosquitoes, and humidity! We are in Alpharetta and find it very diverse. Great schools and so much to do for the young people. The rents here however are crazy high. You can not find a place under $2400 for a two bedroom. It’s cheaper to buy a house here than rent!
As a native of that area, all i can ask of you is: for God's sake, if you believe in one, DO NOT VOTE FOR THE SAME PARTY AND POLITICS YOU LEFT BEHIND OR GO HOME FFS!
Supply and demand. Only gets expensive when ppl start to move there.
Where in SoCal did you move from? Do you regret leaving California at all for the Atlanta area ?
@@mji9208 Burbank! It was a hard transition that took about a year and another year to really feel like home! The area we picked here is very urban and very democratic. That helps a lot! Otherwise we like the weather mostly (summers are brutal) all the trees and nature, and there is so much to do if you are an outdoors kind of person!
I've grown up in Roswell Alpharetta for 45 years. The biggest issue about North Fulton is the lack of diversity. Coming from a black man.
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Atlanta has the longest average commute in the country. The most quickly increasing groups in the metro are Hispanic and Indian. In the city and Fulton County the political organization is entirely African American. Prevalent guns don't mean increased crime. Criminals (not legal gun owners) are the gun problem here, like all "urban" areas. The murders and shootings are almost entirely inside the 285 freeway perimeter.
Crazy how you posted this and I’ve been praying I can make this move !
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I tell all my folks not from the A that "its a big difference between ATLANTA and GEORGIA"...two separate places. Respect the speed limits in general but in the N.Georgia or S.Georgia be extra vigilant; those super speeder tickets are a guarantee to ruin your day.
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I started my record company in Atlanta in 1996. Now l’m a famous Las Vegas Dj!
I'm moving back this summer to the Smyrna Vinnings area. I retired from the MARINE CORPS in '96 and station at the Naval Air Station on Dobbins since '85. So I'm Cobb County all the way. 15 minutes to anywhere.
you're obviously not familiar with the traffic on 285 these days
The traffic is so bad out in Cobb that there is NOTHING that is 15 minutes away, ever.
Georgia is a great state and I miss it a lot. One day I will move back God willing
The Vampire Diaries and In the Heat of the Night were filmed in Covington and it's about 35 minutes east of Atlanta. If I ever had to work in Atlanta I would live in Covington because life is a lot different there.
I have family that lives in Convington. It’s the suburbs and it is very nice
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No way would I live way out in Covington. It's horrible out there. The traffic is insane compared to the city and it's so spread out that you have to drive to everything.
Forgot to mention the best series ever that was filmed in Covington… Dukes of Hazzad
Plus there’s lots of car break in reported there causing insurance to go up
I moved from the corn state Ohio I have almost 8 years here Roswell area working in downtown Atlanta. And I love it but the major problem is the traffic.
This was a choice of mine however I chose the DMV which has similar cons but the pro which stands out is employment...
I lived in Atlanta from 2002 till 2008 and loved it. Now i live in the Bay Area ( Northern California) but still miss Atlanta! And recently bought a rental property in Alpharetta to keep my connection ! Love visiting!
Why?
They already explained why. They miss it, wanted to stay connected to atlanta.
As an Atlanta native if you’re looking to move here, I recommend….. you don’t!
You’re Welcome ❤😂
Y not
I'm from the UK and have an opportunity to live here. Videos like this helps me make my decision.
What's your decision been? I'm in a similar position.
@krackerrsss I'm in the process of applying for a transfer. Could be October hopefully. Bit risky to jump in deep end and sell up. Plan is to rent out property in UK and see what happens. Baby steps.
Going in August for a holiday too. Get a feel for it.
@@mickyjaguar2282 all the best!
Traffic sucks in Atlanta! The worst in my cross country travels!
you've never been to LA then
Houston has to be no. 2
Try San Antonio. The city is gonna be the worst in traffic in 10 years
@@michaelsix9684 LA then Houston then Atlanta in my experience as a truck driver. I try my hardest to avoid all 3.
For those who want a more relaxed vibe: Alpharetta is the city you would do better in!
But be prepared to spend 3 times as much to buy a home as just about any other area of metro. Atlanta.
Cost of living In Atlanta is too expensive 😠
Its not
As a Georgian I can safely say that everyplace outside of Atlanta stays out of Atlanta. It’s like any other concrete jungle. As for the weather, August is hell on earth.
The weird thing about ATL traffic is that while the interstates or connector are horrendous, actual downtown street Traffic can be light compared to other major cities.
Spot On, Mark. Thanks for doing it justice.
Thank you!!
Great Video. Finally someone does a correct and accurate video.
Interesting. Watching this video from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Currently we have 107°F so it can get really hot in here, we also have lots of mosquitoes, cockroaches and humidity. Fun to see these similarities even with this much difference in geolocation. Great info! Seems like a lovely place to visit.
Feature the Dekalb Farmers Market, It is unique !!
I highly recommend visiting an area called the bluffs. Beautiful scenery, very lively, always something to see! Most beautiful at night time!
lol are you trying to get people killed?
Lmaoooo
Terrible traffic, run away crime in the inner city. Buckhead used to be a thriving community, now not safe after dark shows up.
That’s how we felt when y’all showed up on the shores of Africa!!
Your more than welcome to go back to the caves you from ☺️
45 years in Atlanta the Atlanta metro. I can't stand it now. Too many people moving here. Way too much humidity. Used to be able to get downtown in 20 minutes from Roswell. Used to be able to drive 85mph on 285 and everyone was going that fast. The cost to live has gone out the freaking roof, because of all the m-fers wanting to move here. Lastly Southern hospitality has gone out the door. We used to be able to have a sense of respect for the next person, but now it's like little L.A. or NYC, just a bunch of rude people. I hate that all the old historic buildings are being torn down for God awful apartments and condos. The 1996 Olympics started the down of my city. I would love to move to Birmingham or some other smaller southern city. The worse part is all the cool small local live music places are closing and being turned into BS.
Please do not come. Please no more people. Y'all ruined it.
I LOVE ATL !!!! I VISITED AND FELL IN LOVE. GOD WILLING I'M COMING BACK TO LIVE !!!
Why is the traffic so bad in ATL? ATL was not built on a grid system which makes it hard to navigate even with map programs, because people are always in the wrong lane. There are curves going through town where the road should have been made straight. People come flying around the curves only to meet stopped traffic. The drivers are rude. If you need to change lanes, don’t wait until the last moment, because no one will let you in. The train system here is only useful for going to the sprawling airport or the occasional downtown event. If you ride a bicycle in town, you are risking your life. Parking is either free and unavailable or at least $20. I can’t wait to leave when I retire.
I have lived in the metro Atlanta area since 1991. At first I did not want to move here but I did for a job. Overall I have enjoyed living here because there is so much to do. I was able to see events during the 1996 Olympic Games and I love outdoor activities. There are plenty of parks and places to hike or bike. You forgot to mention though if we see a couple of snowflakes here the whole city shuts down. And I agree, traffic here is very challenging and there is endless road construction. I take the train to the airport.
I am born and raised in Georgia, just a bit north of Atlanta and have lived in Atlanta for a few years before moving up to Philly, and I have some comments
Weather - 4 seasons? Really? Try 2 seasons, Summer and Rainy season. You get a bit of a view of fall and spring, but those have diminished drastically. I remember when we had 4 seasons, but those have been gone for at least a decade now. The summer isn't just July and August, it's mid May to mid September. And it gets hot and humid. Like disgustingly so. People are able to tolerate it because of the AC and their portable AC vehicles.
Things to do - Spot on for outdoors and festivals. If you escape up to the mountains during the summer it is a good 10-15 degrees cooler than in Atlanta. Also don't go to Lake Lanier. Like ever. Place is haunted.
Traffic and Density - It's as bad if not worse than described. Prepare to lose about 1 to 2 hours of your life daily due to traffic. If you can get a remote or hybrid job, you will save so much of your own sanity.
Diversity - The diversity has fallen a lot of poorer folks (mostly black residents) in the city have been pushed out due to a drastic increase in rent in the past 10 years. Also if you are queer or trans, it's probably the best city in the South (lot of queer and trans folk from neighboring states move here. Highly recommend Mary's in EAV). Also, you'll find that a lot of the Korean communities live NE of 285 in Gwinett. Best food from a diversity standpoint is all along Buford Highway
Vibe - The hustle culture in Atlanta is toxic. Like superfund site toxic. You'll find everyone is trying to get an extra dollar off a side hustle. Since moving to Philly, I've been back twice and each time, it just feels... dark and negative. You will get beat over the head by Atlanta City Council with the Civil Rights legacy as they completely debase it as they do some of the most undemocratic shit involving Cop City. The Dems are in lockstep with the GOP on Cop City and have raided bail fund organizers, ignored 15 HOURS of testimony to stop the project (with only 4 minutes in support of Cop City), and have already shot an UNARMED protester early in 2023 (which the cops have denied and come up with shoddy evidence to defame Tort)
The problem with the "City in the Forrest" is the City is destroying a lot of it (partly for Cop City, partly for development). The forest is one of the most unique and beautiful parts of Atlanta. There are a bunch of small parks inside the perimeter (ITP for the transplants). I just wished the city gave a damn about their greatest asset.
I moved out of Atlanta because I have lived in GA all 30 years of my life. I needed the change, but as much as I love some of the people, some parts of town (like EAV), and the amount of trees, I just found myself pushed out. If you aren't into the hustle culture, don't move there. If you need a strong public transit or bike network, don't move there. It's a beautiful city, I just hope the politicians in and around Atlanta don't ruin what could be a truly vibrant and wonderful city.
North of Macon is one state and south of Macon is a totally different one (for the most part). That’s the best way to describe GA. Good explanation of ATL by you though
We have about three thousand rentals coming online in Gainesville Georgia. We are an hour from central Atlanta. Road Atlanta is nearby and lake Lanier is steps from our house. Two universities and a million square foot level one trauma hospital. Rent for a one bedroom is $1400.
I relocated to the metro Atlanta area from a northern state in 2001 for higher education and space. My friends and family believe that it's pretty much in the timeline of the 1970s and I have to take a vacation to my home state to gather updated materials and return to enjoy them in my new dirt road home. Truth be told, Georgia is 11 times the size of where I am originally from. The inexpensive properties and quarter systems were what caught my eye and kept me here til present....no longer true for the last 7 years. The same 3 bd/ 2 ba homes going for $125,000.00 are now $500,000.00, $50,000.00 bungalows 2 bd/1 ba are 300,000.00. No, they are not worth these prices. It just shows me how greedy people have become. An acre of land $92,000.00 in my area...it was $10,000.00.
I've just bought 1.5 acres in a neighboring state for $900.00. Time to go....rural doc.
I used to live in Georgia and had only been to Atlanta a few times when I was younger, most notably to go to Six Flags but I always wished we had explored it a bit more. I would love to move there.
He showed Stone Mountian for "camping" 😂
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I stay in my hometown of Boston Massachusetts I love the 4 seasons. I went to visit and came back in. A week
There are great things to do in Atlanta with many job opportunities! The airport is great compared to most cities. Cost of living is not bad, The bad thing about Atlanta that I experienced was that it was very ghetto and redneck at the same time depending on where you were. I guess that could be considered diversity...
New subbie! I lived in Atlanta in the late 90s, it was not a great experience the, and even still I definitely loved the vibe and the weather and so many things❤. Looking to move back in April 🎉!
Thanks for subbing!
"Hopefully they'll be some ppl whol look like yourself and yourr family"
The American way
I’ve lived in NYC and am looking for a better quality of life. I’m a wheelchair user with a graduate degree and a retired Librarian. Would like to book a zoom meeting. Best wishes
There's only two things really wrong with Metro Atlanta... the traffic and no ocean beachfront, otherwise its a great place to live!
Traffic: pick your routes and moments whenever possible
Ocean beachfront: hop on a plane to Florida, the Caribbean or drive to the GA or S Carolina coast.
Ignorant question- how did you move all your belongings over there at such long distance?
I was born in kennesaw and grew up in Marietta and Norcross I loved living there till I was about 12 plan to move back eventually type shit 🙏🏽🫡
One of the best social outlets is ALTA (Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association) huge system and just about every neighborhood with a tennis court will have a team or 2 that you can join. Lots of partying post match 🍾
Driving, crime and housing have made Atlanta a different place in the past 5 years. Hard pass if you’re considering moving here.
Absolutely agree!
Crime is not a big problem in Atlanta compared to other big metro cities
Ay I'm just trynna move there to become an actor man, if I die, I die lmao
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Love the content!!!
Just let you know if you live in Atlanta. Buckhead any of those places that he's talking about? Get you a bullet proof vest.
I found it bezaar that you talk about living in and around Atlanta and NOT mention it is a very Gay city especially for African-Americans-;) Maybe this isn't you NICHE market BUT let's get real!!
So basically it's great if you have about $400,000 but if you want to live in a one or two bedroom apartment like tens of thousands of people have to do do not move to Atlanta
You pronounce Atlanta the right way. I can't stand the transplants saying "At-Lan-Ta", when it is pronounced "At-Lanna".
Ive never been there, I was born in new york grew up in south florida now living in los angeles...and I have been saying it the way it looks all my life and Im 57. Oops.
I live in Toronto but from UK, I struggle rolling out trono. So I will be mentioning that T.
I thonk us born here atill say the T, it's just our natural accent
Look qt places with Southern Bell accent from Louisiana to Savannah to Hiltonhead.
Not the "REDNECK OR Hillbilly accent, that's NOTHING LIKE "SOUTHERN BELL"
I must say, i hear my Parents Generation's southern accent much more than mine but when i leave the South, everyone calls me out yet i cant hear it at all except when i say "Ya'll'' and one southern word i never stopped saying. Hell, i even licked up "wicked" in the nirth and "Hella" in Cali but after nearly 10 years back, i never say "Hella" anymore, "wicked" i lost the second after i left New England (worse than Cali cause of -40°F and 4 feet of snow but both suck. San Diego is only place i could live in Cali 8f i were a millionaire. They share more of same values than you'd think more so woth us than with NorCal.....but as i said, Cost of Living brought me Home and 20 years out of ATL and coming back, really they just Gentrified the F outta the place but the city really still feels the same, even better in same places now the Bluff is gone and they just demolited a lot of the other open air drug hot spots in South Fulton because truthfully, the Cascades and further down by Hallowell has same beautiful neighborhoods but still some work to do.
Just drive down the Cascades and you'll see a $million house but 2 houses down you'll see a small ranch-style house with 10 dudes on the porch sellin dope.
But let's be fair, ATL has truly done a lot to get rid of most of the Open Air Drug Markets and 5 years ago they pretty much demolished every hotel being used as residence for those al8nging dope out of off Fulton Ind. Just like they demolished the Bluff for the most part.
We cant get rid of it 100% but i gotta say, 20 years of not being here and coming back, i would say it's for the better.
Yes we can't get an apartment for $500 for a 1 bedroom in nice areas anymore, but wages have increased a lot while cost of living rose but not nearly as bad as many other great cities
My buddy can make $32 to $36 an hour just working in catering in the Movie Industry without a college education. His non union gigs still pay $20 to $22, not so bad.
More than i can make qnd i fix peoples computers for a mete $20hr and that's if i do not work for someone. (I'm not complaining, just making a point that Unions and even non-union jobs are paying more.)
Your comment is way too long. Maybe you should save that for a blog. XD
Please get a life 😅
As a native who left after 31 years there....just stay wherever you are....Dont believe the hype
Great video! Thanks.
I currently live in a country that's not the US and it's a very isolating feeling with a lot of upright people who just mind their own business with an attitude of, everyone revolves around me. How are the people in Atlanta?
I have lived in Cape Town, London, NYC, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, Greenwich CT and now Atlanta for 4 years. How does it compare. It’s bottom of my list.
Pro’s: Cheap cost of living, property is cheap.
Cons: It never stops raining, so many thunderstorms which may be an issue for your pets, bad for allergies, traffic is awful, really bad drivers (been voted the 5th most dangerous city in the USA to drive in), crime (high amount of shootings and car jacking), awful food and wine scene compared to other major cities, has only one major airport, no real cultural diversity like other major cities, public transport is almost non-existent.
It reminds me of a pretty looking pizza, but take a bite and it’s really bland and tasteless.
This is a very appropriate analogy. Most people (of any background) come here just to make money and move on. It has the appearance of a vibrant metro area, but in reality is a very bland place with the same strip malls, franchises, and businesses that you see throughout the city. However, it’s still my home.
I've always wanted to live in Greenwich.
Yeah, Atlanta used to have a kind of hip southern cultural vibe in the 70's and 80's. Now, it's just a soulless place of commerce. Chain restaurants, generic modern buildings, traffic, and the heat in summer is stifling.
I’m in Atlanta too!!!
I live in Miami so some of the cons are present here too. I'm wondering how different they are in terms of traffic, mosquitos, and guns.
Are you a gun person?
Miami traffic is MUCH worse lol, more mosquitos & guns in the 305 for sure too.. ATL has a lot more space and cooler weather
Traffic is about the same as Los Angeles where I moved from. I find mosquitos to be moderate. Guns are not a problem due to legal open carry. Gun crime comes from criminals. Drugs and gangs lead to gun crime. Gun crimes are more prevalent in St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans and Los Angeles that have very restrictive gun laws.
@@reldoc drug PROHIBITION leads to gun crime, not the drugs. The war on drugs does a LOT more damage than the drugs do.
Thanks Rami Malek 👍
Great video !!!!!!
Will be reaching out soon Marc !
Can't wait!
Almost no one on the central or south coast of California is complaining about having just one season of weather. Because that one season is nice weather. And it’s not that long of a trip to places that get super hot in the summer or get snow in the winter. And even those places aren’t very humid.
How does it compare to NYC to you socially, economically, professionally, safety-wise? Scales please 0-10. Also why did you move from NYC?
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MUCH MUCH better than NYC. You can get a 2 bedroom house at the heart of Atlanta for less than $700. The MARTA train system doesn't travel as much as the Subway, but it goes to many places and it's being developed each year with additional stations. It's a booming city and tons of great night clubs. There are jobs everywhere and very low in traffic (in general).
@@mousedream1550 A 2 bedroom for $700. 😅😅😅
oh my lord! these people coming from the northeast and west coast. please stop trying to stereotype the south! thinking that its the same like it was decades ago and so racial etc. how ridiculous! did you ever think it just as much of that where you come from as it is in much of the south. its all over America. nowhere perfect but the positive outweigh the negatives in Atlanta. the south is not for everyone cause it's so different, like being in another country but keep in mind those people in the south feel the same about where you come from in North and west coast. And Atlanta isn't half as pure southern distinct like some of those other southern cities. It has lost a lot of that with all the changes and influx of different people and northerns. Just for the record, the average southerner, probably 95% of them don't want no part of those places to live or where you come from. culturally is way different. no comparison food, music, climate, accents, and much more. please don't expect and shouldn't expect the south to be like where you come. and they don't need to be. It should be what it is. It has its own identity and that's great
Please explain about taxes here
The City of ATL sales tax is 8.75%. If you live in a surrounding county, like Cobb with it’s 6% sales tax, you can have things shipped to your house and pay the sales tax for the county where you live.
Traffic is HORRIBLE
Great video!
Do you think it would be nice from someone coming from the pnw
Im in upstate ny and I plan to sell my home and move to a suburb near Atl
Lets do it
@@LivinginAtlantaTeam Absolutely...I promise you
I lived there 10 years and left after Katrina. Atlanta is a hot mess. It's a who you know city..don't think you'll make it because your black. There's a cloud of Crack and weed in the air that gets in your clothes. Traffic suks. Homeless people in the city and drama everywhere. People look like they have chips on their shoulders and are not polite. I had to go their for 2 weeks a month ago. I have family their. I can't stand it and was so glad to get out of their.
Yeah people can be mean, old Atlanta was a much nicer place, new Atlanta not so much… all my real Atlanta folks will know what I mean by old Atlanta
Private schools are more sought after as the many of the public schools there are not as good like in other cities.
I'm in TX, wanted to move there to work in film industry, lots of projects being done in GA
Stay in Texas. The movie industry can go to.
Do it,it’ll be worth it !
SO, PEOPLE SHOULDN'T MOVE TO ATLANTA THINKING THING ARE GOING TO BE CHEAPER..THEY ARE NOT MUCH CHEAPER THEN NY.
About the guns, we never needed a permit to own one. We used to need a permit to carry, but now if you're not legally barred from owning a gun, you can carry it without the extra steps and paperwork.
I lived in Atlanta in the early '90s for about four months. Hated it especially the traffic, so I left and have never stepped foot back there.
Good riddance
You can ban guns outright in Atlanta and you will see no decrease in gun crime. Criminals don’t follow the law
California is NOT one season the whole year. There’s all seasons in California just in different areas. The state is huge.
If you are thinking about moving to anywhere in the state of Georgia, please don't. We're full
Atlanta airport is amazing. I remember an underground shuttle and when walking a glass door opened to a smoking room! I was so excited.
For newbies - Atlanta is not really a big city. All the small cities around Atlanta make up the Atlanta area's size. For instance Alpharetta is not Atlanta.
what about the health care system ?
Want to really know about Atlanta..watch the local news ..what a show ..local murders..high rent ...homeless folks under the bridge..great place
ATLANTA SUCKS!!! I can't wait to move back closer to the east coast where I'm from
Couldn't hang.. we get it.. 😂😂
@@ATLhood4Life yup😂
@@royharper2003😂😂
You outta towners suckkck
I have to move into the city.
I lived in Atlanta suburbs for 14 years now my mom was racist when we first got here then I started hanging with the black folks cuz that’s majority of the people at the school I went to and then I started bringing them over to my moms house and now she loves them she even started using they slangs lol like “folks” lol good times
Why would you say that about your mom to the world?
@@ninoblakk cuz she’s not racist no more she look back and laugh at her self cuz my grandma wich is her mom hypnotized her
@ninoblakk if she was racist why does he have to hide it? Why should we protect racists just cus they're family?
@@sandysanchez158 she did hide it from people except her family but ion really fool with them no more cuz I did get on drugs heavy no lie
We called it the City to busy to hate...civil rights, ya know
good video
How about PeachTree City?
Peachtree City is awesome!
if you got money
Can you review or give some feedback on historic college park?
I love Historic College Park. Very smart place to buy Real Estate. Will do a full tour this year.
College Park is crime ridden. That’s all you need to know.