My Sister who is single no Children financially sound. She moved to Atlanta lasted a year and some change moved to Dallas. She is in a much better space spiritually and mentally she is thriving. She loves the City and her community.
A lot of people that say they live in Atlanta technically dont live there. They live AROUND Atlanta in cities like Marietta. The city of Atlanta is either for the rich or the poor. No in between.
I think you ppl are dumb bc atlanta metro is atlanta the air port is not in atlanta its in clayton co is the airport not in atlanta you ppl sound stupid
If you live 15 or 20 minutes away...What's the big deal..All of the surrounding cities and counties make up the Metropolitan Atlanta area 🤷🏽♀️..Also most people who live Atlanta aren't rich or poor...I've been living in the area for over 17 years.
FYI this has always been this way. Native here. For out of towners it’s easier tell them Atl. But if your in the metro u good. If u live in the city it’s either hood or super high end
I really LOVE the fact that you make your own decisions regarding you and your son's life. I traveled alot in my younger days with my children. When I wanted to explore different states, I would make my plan and then execute it. (I'm now 60) and I'm so glad I made those decisions. Having an independent mind is the best! Big ups to you young lady!!
People be sleeping on Alabama. Their brand is racism (that's pretty bad in itself) and yeah you run into it as you do any state but most of the time, people leave you alone. The funny thing is that you probably would experience more blatant racism is Georgia than you would Alabama.
That's any major city but Atlantas crime is different lol water Boys high young black homeless population high poverty rate home invasions humidity bugs allergies terrible school system and not getting better
Say it again for the dreamers thinking it's all "bad & bougie" in ATL. Atlanta GA is the greatest city in the world and the problems here are no more or less than any other. Get in where you fit in, fools need to stop acting like they can here & instantly become Migos or Real Housewives.
@@webbdude9443 Atlanta is a great city people move to Atl looking for heaven, ( you got to die to go there, ) you need to get to know true Atl people to know the best spots to post up in , in Atl, Norcross is not the deal when we natives hear a black person say they live in Norcross we know they not from Atl or they was rooted there from when it was the country way back ago, But to say Atlanta sux you don't know Atlanta, for Black people Atlanta is tops the best city to live in
@LadyChelleish Right I'm from Atlanta born in the 60's and raised. I wish all these people that have moved to the Atlanta area would go back to where they came from. Norcross 🙄 Black people don't live there Unless you from out of town Or another country.
@@LadyChelleish blacks make up majority of the homeless and std rates in atlanta, that's not black prosperity. Atlanta is also top in the top 10 for human trafficking. If atlanta is the best place for blacks then why are so many blacks struggling here?
The roaches in the apartment thing is a real thing in ATL! I experienced that upon moving into one apartment and as soon as I was setting up my things in the place, roaches were coming out left and right. I immediately went back up to the leasing office and canceled the move. Disgusting…
Folks acting like roaches are moving to ATL as fast outsiders are 😆🪳. Like there ain't bugs in your hometown, gtfoh you brought them roaches with you. 🤣
Welcome to the Red State of Texas! Hope you left your politics in Atlanta because we here in Texas don't accept liberalism like Atlanta. No disrespect.
@@courewilliams9710 it’s none of your business whether she left her politics in Atlanta, that’s what’s wrong with ppl today instead of being friendly you trying get personal on the sly with Oops, no offense, just unnecessary
Im glad people are waking up and realizing the glitz and glam of Atlanta is not real. Tyler Perry, the Housewives, and Love and Hip Hop lied to everybody
Congratulations, sis!!!! Yass ATL is straight trash. It’s a place for entertainment and business only. The job market suck, the rent is too high and the apartments are NOW garbage. If I could afford to get the hell on I would’ve left years ago, but I decided to stay only because my family lives here. -Stephanie
ya'll sound like a bunch of broke people , trying to get to a life style you could not afford so you move to the slums and now you blaming Atlanta. WOW.
I graduated college and was so excited to live in a Black city. My aunt warned me not to move to Sodom and Gomorrah, aka Atlanta. I never had black girlfriends growing up so I moved to Atlanta anyway. Excited to make new friends and build a community, I’ve experienced the exact opposite in the city of Atlanta. Many people here are so toxic like the neighbor you’ve experienced. I’d rather move back home to San Diego and have less diversity but more friendly people. I would visit Atlanta growing up and it was such a thriving and positive experience as a Black girl. “Old Atlanta” and the culture is not the same. Not to mention the city has incredibly deep corrupt systemic issues with crime and fuel, energy and food costs are amongst the highest in the nation. I’ve had my apartment in midtown by Piedmont park robbed, my car stolen when getting my hair done , friends be completely two faced and other friends get STDs from their cheating husbands. I know these circumstances are growing across America. But , notice that these demoncrat ran cities are full of low character people. I’d rather move to a state with more conservative values because I don’t hear my friends experiencing this same culture in other cities. I’m over Atlanta.
No place like San diego even southeast national city Logan are good neighborhoods compared to Atlanta hoods. Can't even get gas in Atlanta without pookie n rayray lurking lol
Adios and all the best, be safe. Montana is lovely this time of year. 😉 Y'all folks crack me up with this "I'm leaving / I'm over ATL". Atlanta has been over you outsiders. Remember that parade when you arrived in ATL? Yup neither do I. Don't expect a 2nd line march when you exit, drive carefully and all the best wherever you move. 👋👋👋
This is such a candid point of view. Even when I visited Atlanta about 15 years ago I could sniff nothing but toxic, backstabbing, highly over sexualized energy. I thought I would enjoy moving there for the same reason she thought and I'm so glad I scratched it off my list. I'm not a "prude" but I definitely appreciate slightly more conservative values. Being open-minded nowadays means open to anything and everything and it has become a bit much.
@Lisa Michelle did you decide on somewhere else? I'm still contemplating other cities, but I'm spoiled by the mild weather... maybe I could get over the cold in Chicago or the heat and ratchetness in Houston or the humidity in Ft Lauderdale? I'm not sure. I've visited, and each city has major weather or geographic drawbacks. But I don't think they outweigh the demographic drawbacks in Atlanta. I miss how fun and inspiring the A was. I agree with you in that I'm not a prude, but I'm not open to everything.
Hello Mimi. I have seen so many videos of "Why I left Atlanta " . My family moved to Atlanta from Delaware by way of New Hampshire when I was nine years old. I grew up in Decatur,Georgia and Atlanta has changed a lot. You probably would have loved Atlanta more if you would have moved here back in the 1990's. I don't know how old you are. I'm 53 years old. Life is a journey and not a destination as I have been told. I think you made the right decision in leaving California. I visited Dallas back in 2003 and the city is big. Desoto, Texas is a suburb of Dallas and I hear it is a great place to live for African Americans. You living in Norcross is not the place if you are living in metro Atlanta. I know you will like Dallas. At the same time many cities are getting overpopulated with people so things never stay the same. Things may change for the worst as far as crime and dealing with traffic. I suggest you network with people in Dallas and try to find some real genuine people in the city and also find people who grew up in Dallas. They can tell you how it really is and what to look for in where to live. Congratulations on your move. I myself want to relocate from Atlanta. North Carolina is on my radar. Charlotte or maybe Raleigh-Durham area. Maybe Greensboro,NC.
How is Delaware?? I’ve heard it’s affordable to live out there but since you actually lived there how do you feel about it in general? Edit: I’m asking because I’m applying to Delaware State Uni (my program is online but ya know in the future I could end up going in person) & curious how it is out there.
@@TheCRYSTALLURE I can't give you an answer because I lived there for a year when I was in the 1st grade. I lived in Dover,Delaware. I hear Wilmington,Delaware is a rough area with a lot of crime and poverty and it is right below Philadelphia. I know Dover has a casino there and Dover Air Force Base as well as Delaware State university. Dover is the capital city.
@@TheCRYSTALLURE Yeah I was a little kid back in 1975-1976. Dover has changed since then. I just remember going to Riley Elementary school. I had a fun childhood. I met some interesting kids my age. The kid told me that there was no such thing as Santa Claus. I want to go back to Delaware to visit my old neighborhood for sure. I lived on John Clarke Rd.
Oh my! Norcross is the ghetto ghetto. You would have love East Cobb Marietta, Kennesaw, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, . I moved here 9 years ago. I love it. I’m in the Marietta/ Roswell area
Girl!!!! I got a job offer in Atlanta when I went to visit! It just didn’t feel like home! Everything is so far out and I also felt like I was in the middle of nowhere! Also all the crimes scared the heck outta me! I also have a son I was oh Naw I’m not bring him here! HUSTON is definitely where I wanna be! Also new Subbie ❤️
Welp i went to Houston and the crime is no better and if you don’t live in the expensive outskirts you will live in a crime and roach infested neighborhood
I'm from the Bay Area (SF) and have been in ATL for over 20 yrs. Girl, you did the right thing by moving. I am working on my plan to get outta here. Crime is high, (Absolutely) NO good customer service. I'm sorry you had to deal with those bugs. I hate bugs and would have left immediately!
Congrats on your move. Girl you should have went to Vinings, Norcross is the ghetto. Vinings would cost you a bit more in rent. I've been here for 14 years, so I'm fully invested in the city but I definitely wouldn't recommend anybody move here unless they are a doctor, lawyer, teacher, stem professional. I've seen many of people come and go and I totally understand it.
Right. And biggest thing is never listen to others pump your head up how much you can be successful. I’ve made that mistake twice and damn near got stuck and almost became a bum in unknown towns. Follow your own advice! You know what’s best for you environment wise too.
Powerful Message I’ve lived in The Suburbs of Atlanta for over a decade. I can understand how you felt especially about the city you lived in. Blessings🙏 Your video is helping others. I’m sure you’re loving where you are at this time💪
Don’t even trip, Atlanta be doing that to people. It looks super bomb from afar, then when you move there all of its imperfections start to really stand out. And there’s a ton of them. You only live once. You quickly identified that it wasn’t the place for you and you found a solution. Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
My wife and I moved to GA and we was south of Atlanta in Morrow. Nope! Went to Dunwoody and that was cool but we settled in Kennesaw. Now…Atlanta is perfect if your starting a business. We’re both in tech so starting an IT firm is perfect for us. As far as jobs go you have to have some skill and aim high. Don’t come here doing Uber and Lyft and expect to come up. You have to be a platform builder. You have to build in order to truly make it here. If your just coming here to work at Amazon or some warehouse you will be stable. But if you really want to make some money and prosper. Learn a skill and start a business.
facts. I work in film but do uber to pay bills in-between gigs. It's a decent temp job but not a future career choice. ATL is great for tech and listed as a top growing city in the field. One of the premier fintech cities.
@@reimourrpower9357 real talk. I did Uber and Lyft here and the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze. I made more in a couple hours in Illinois than two days in Georgia. And the cost of living is about the same. I was working remote and driving So I managed to bring in 10K a mo the plus my wife's pay combined it was like 14K. Before inflation hit. 2020-2021 2022 we felt it. That 14K went down to 6k when I quit driving and we're back up to 12K after tax. That's when we decided to go IT firm in the financial space. So you're definitely on point! About fintech!!! We fight hard too. Took dings on credit and we don't overspend. We buy quality clothing and food which cost much more now than before. Becaaue good clothes last longer and good food keep us out the hospital. So this year for 2023 we plan to triple what we earn and work less under less restriction because we have to call off to take the kids to appointments so we're focused on automating our monthly income. We pay for a bunch of services too. Groceries, laundry, babysitters, rides because we decided not to drive or pay a monthly. But that will change and just buy a van with cash and once we get the house we want we should should be okay. We're both debt free. I had 55k and she had 17k that's eliminated. So the feeling of debt freedom is a great feeling.
You just bought back some bad memories of Atlanta. I live in Miami and traveled to Atlanta for work. I rented an apartment and had the same type of neighbor banging on my floor. The problem is those apartments are made out of cheap wood not concrete floors.
True. ATL is an awesome city but developers are throwing apartments quicker than Monopoly game houses. Find stronger homes over 20 years old made of brick if possible.
I’m from Atl like actually Fulton County. I’ve also lived in SoCal and NorCal. You should never move to a city based off word of mouth. You gotta go there yourself first. Norcross is not a nice area. It’s lower middle class with a lot of Mexican people there. The south has a lot of tree and humidity, so roaches are prevalent in a lot of apartments- especially the cheaper apartments. Sorry you had a bad experience but you gotta do your homework on any city you move to before you sign a lease. Atlanta is spread out and the city it’s expensive, so if you move to the outskirts you need to see it before you lease it.
Even though it’s a year later I pray all is well with you and your son . You should be pretty settled in by now & even though Dallas may not be Houston , LA or Atlanta nightlife wise , it’s an excellent place to raise a family & it’s still nice & has nightlife & spots ! Happy you made the move !
Yes I’ve heard this about the Norcross area. I’m glad we didn’t move to that area. Me and my husband stayed in Dallas Ga area 5 years ago. That area was country/small town far from the city of Atlanta. My husband did not like living there. We lasted almost two years and we went back to Florida. Georgia is not for everyone girl. Now we are happy staying west of Houston. We been in Texas now for a year and really love it. My sister n law lives in Dallas, so we come every now and then. Dallas is beautiful as well. But the nerve of that crazy neighbor lol 😆 Also we had spider issues in our town home while living in Georgia and nothing was done. I have heard other people on here mention about Georgia bug issues. But overall Texas is a better fit for us.
Thank you for sharing this video I always wanted to live in Atlanta since I was a teen I always been fascinated by it but as I got older I did my research and I've heard more bad things then good about Atlanta ans the crime and then I started gravitating towards Texas cuz I heard alot of black people say great things about it
Girl I’m Latina…. From NYC… I know what you mean. I’m Not Mexican but they’re very much about their culture, afraid and non inclusive…. and as an Afro-Latina American from NYC I would feel like a real outsider in Norcross.
WHEN YOU SAID YOU PAY TOO MUCH FOR THIS RAGGEDY APARTMENT AND RAGGEDY NEIGHBORS… I FELT THAT WHOLEHEARTEDLY. LIKE THIS SHIT IS GHETTO AND I LIVE DOWNTOWN.
So weird you said that because I’m a Libra too and I will keep it moving! I moved to Nashville TN in 2020 by myself and I didn’t care for that state but I did love my apartment at the time but my rent was increasing so I picked up and moved to Florida and was able to become a home owner here. I love it in Florida! ❤Join the meet-up app that’s what I’ve done for years to meet people with common interest.
That's crazy , I'm happy you made you choose to move. But I'm also happy that you took a chance in moving in general. Everything is going to work in your favor.
I lived in Atlanta for a lot of years before relocating to Dallas. I use to live off Pleasant Hill in the Town homes off Breckinridge. I’m very familiar with the area you speak of. I currently live in Las Colinas. You’re beautiful by the way!
A lot of women who is known in there home town usually move to ATL just to find more ppl like them 😂 the 304 area code is everywhere I advise just stay home ✍🏾👀
Norcross was definitely not the city to experience the Atlanta metro area. Your friend may not be your friend 😂. No one I even know selects Norcross unless they have no choice. John’s Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell are all right there which are beautiful! My fav is Cumberland Mall area near Truist Park/The Braves stadium where a lot of us professional black ppl live. Expensive but worth it. I’m so sorry you didn’t get the full experience.
It’s only crowded on the main side (Cobb Pkwy) during a game. The tiger three sides have zero traffic due to fans have to walk the bridge from the parking lot leaving room for the cars to live through with zero issues. They designed it perfectly.
Good for you Sis, Good for you. I was relocated from Duluth GA of 26 years, to CA with the Government, I'm in Southern Cal looking to now relocate to Dallas.
As someone born and raised 20 minutes north of Atlanta I have a PSA: anything outside of the 285 perimeter is not living in Atlanta, you will not get that experience. Anything outside of the 285 loop is the suburbs.
I’m a bit late watching your video, however I appreciate your honesty and transparency too! I’m currently a resident in MN and from WI. I honestly don’t like it here AT ALL lbvs!!I’m not used to a bland, suburban overly populated with Caucasian people environment. I initially moved here to have the support of my family and to create a better life for my son and I. I don’t have too many complaints about the city we live in per se, however myself and my significant other have experienced racism 2 to 4 times already and we’ve only lived here since June 2021!! We both strongly agreed that this is NOT the place we want to permanently reside in, we’re used to a more urban or diverse scenery. We want to move south and was debating between Atlanta or Texas. After watching your video along with a couple other young ladies, I feel the same way you all did regarding not feeling like Atlanta is home, but more so fun to hang out. Thx again for sharing. Side Note: You’re absolutely beautiful.. blessings ♥️
That’s crazy! Born and raised In Minneapolis and I’m currently looking at places in ATL to move to and to pursue my career but by these videos and research it doesn’t sound like the place😭
Wow, I am considering moving from Atl to Minnesota. Originally from Indiana wanting to move closer to family...this is crazy and definitely a major concern was dealing with racism
@@gatheredcrown6914 Yes it can be quite bad depending on the suburbs you’re in. Towards the city like downtown Minneapolis isn’t as bad at all but gun violence has been getting pretty bad. Also ever since the tragic death of George Floyd racism has definitely escalated!!
@@gatheredcrown6914 it’s definitely family oriented, but I honestly don’t like that it’s not very diverse, well at least not in the area I live in. My family and I live in Minneapolis and I’ll politely say this, with all due respect if you’re a African-American person you won’t see too many people that look like us (me) aside from other black/brown Hispanic or Somalian individuals. 🥴🤧 This state has lots to offer however, and has great school systems/teachers that actually care about your child’s education.
@@kingjet6110 Thank you for replying. I've been researching Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan...I have teenage sons I'm most concerned about when it comes to moving there. I know it will be a huge culture shock coming from Atlanta area to Minnesota. We lived in Iowa for three years also...
Norcross is Mexican City everybody knows that. That lives in Georgia. And yes roaches are horrible in that area. I had apartment in Norcross got broken into when my lease was up I moved. I’ve been living in Georgia for a while and it’s over crowded with people I’m relocating.
Just an. FYI. ANY car can have a hitch installed so you can attach a trailer. UHAUL and other rental truck or trailer companies do this for a few of course. If it’s long distance you return it to a local location. Just an. FYI for ya. 🙂
Girl! im glad you got away from there! it seems as if GA has a bad spirit over it! i just moved from there to Texas as well and omg i love Texas! you did what you had to do! never look back! don't go back there again!
I am a man and I made the same mistake but I got stuck in college park, with roaches& my bottom floor apartment flooded, but ur story is so much like mine 😂 much love to ya beautiful & let me know how Tx works for you bcuz I’m trying to make my way to the Fort Worth area
Im sorry you experienced this Sis. I moved from Miami 11 years ago. I live in Dunwoody and I don’t have any issues at all. My Apartment is beautiful and my neighbors are a blessing. I will say that I do live in a predominantly white area and it does cost a little more but it’s worth every penny. Wish you could have had a better experience.
My niece and her husband moved to North Carolina this year. They absolutely love it. They two your boys are doing great. They are from the Bay Area also.
GIRL !! Im in Atlanta.. Been here for years though. Norcross isn't the best area to move. The apartments there aren't that nice. Its basically like paying a little bit more money to live in a below average area that is not hood but can definitely by ratchet. Sucks that you had that experience with your neighbor, that is a hot mess!! Dallas is on my radar to move next year!! You should do a living in Dallas update vid in a few months!
You cant pay me to live in “ATLANTA”. I live in Stone Mountain where we have trees, deer in my backyard, hospitable people and I can walk and not worry aboutgetting run over or shot.
I think if you have friends or family residing in safer and cleaner areas of metro Atlanta giving you advice in regards to where to live is advantageous. There are some metro Atlanta cities that I would not recommend due to high crime, lack of police protection, or I would recommend due to positive things like highway accessibility and popular and decent grocery stores, parks and recreation and community activities and decent schools. Shopping is important. Level of crime is important. Schools test scores, school curricular activities and school social and community programs and county/city sports are extremely important. I raised four children as a divorced single parent in a very safe suburb northwest of metro Atlanta. I would say going northeast or northwest or north of Atlanta if you rent with children is more family oriented, however counties such as Henry are growing tremendously with young families. My children played sports from elementary through high school in a county northwest of Atlanta, and participated in extracurricular school activities and church activities. All are millennials now that have graduated college and some are living in other larger cities in the USA for work and some are still residing here and working here residing in Midtown, Brookhaven and Buckhead. Metro Atlanta is not for everyone. Cost of living is high. Crime has accelerated tremendously. (Some blame transplants for the high crime). Unsupervised youth are out of control. BUT, you still have beautiful nature areas to walk or jog or hike and bike. You have, or used to have tons of free concerts. You still have numerous churches to choose from, and numerous bars, restaurants and lounges to choose from. Metro Atlanta can be very pleasant for those that are party goers but also pleasant for those that enjoy family activities. Pray for direction before making a major move. I moved here 30 years ago without a job and do not regret the move. But I probably would not make the move now with very young children unless there was a family member or very good friend providing temporary shelter while I explored the various suburbs. Raising young children in the actual city limits of Atlanta is NOT what I would recommend. Living within the city limits appeals to young urban professionals and young gainfully employed individuals because the cost of living in Midtown, Buckhead, Lenox, Lindbergh, Atlantic Station or near major universities is extremely expensive. Families with children should visit family oriented suburbs. Review city or county crime rates online and review school test score rankings. Most importantly, pray, and pray and pray for guidance before you pack up and relocate to any city. We must all do what is best for our families.
@Mame Fatou Gordon Are you relocating with gainfully employment waiting for you? Decent paying jobs are hard to find. There are the customer service call centers specializing in medical and automobile insurance that are remote that pay $17.00 to $30.00 per hour but those jobs can be accessed in any city in the U.S. Retail pays very little. Restaurant and bar work may pay well, on and off. The cost of living is high in metro Atlanta. Expensive. Most two bedroom two bath in popular areas are being listed from $1,600 and up. Are you relocating with children? If so, you should look at counties with schools that provide extracurricular activities and sports for children. Those areas are found in the suburbs. It’s true, the suburbs provide more for young families. Crime has accelerated in metro Atlanta but the suburbs still has a lesser amount of crime. I have a preference where I would direct young families but then there are those that would direct you in other areas. If you have young children, in my personal opinion, look north, northeast and northwest of Atlanta. But the further north you go, the traffic is heavier due to commuters, housing is more affordable, schools receive higher ratings, crime declines but of course there’s always domestic violence, and Karen and her cousins can be found but she and her cousins are also in the middle of the city. Review demographics. Do you prefer living in a multicultural area or areas where small retail stores and local restaurants cater to the cultural majority clientele. Do you want to live near the train or prefer driving in the horrendous traffic. No matter where you live, you will experience horrendous traffic. If you’re working in the actual city of Atlanta, how far do you mind driving. Are you police petrified. The police are seen in the suburbs and some officers can be annoying. The police force seen in higher crime areas are seen as a blessing. They are not as annoying because let’s face it, they have more to deal with. If you’re single and want to be near bars and lounges and restaurants for work or pleasure, look near Buckhead, Midtown, Lennox, Atlantic Station, and the gentrified Old Fourth Ward, but all are extremely expensive areas and thieves and unsupervised youth prey upon the residents of such areas and break into cars, and individuals have been robbed at gunpoint. The perpetrators do not reside in the area but prey upon the residents. DeKalb County has areas designed for the young urban professionals and surburban areas for families. Druid Hills, Emory Village area, and Brookhaven are popular for young families. If you go south, southeast or southwest of Atlanta, please do your research. Crime is higher the further south you go. Rental housing is more affordable but……. Review all apartment reviews for any apartment in metro Atlanta. If more than one reviewer says there is a pest control problem, then there probably is a pest control problem. Do a mold test. This is the south and heat and moisture breeds mold. Landlords have rights I disagree with in court. Again, review, review, review. Internet and social media can be informative. Purchasing or renting a home south of Atlanta in cities such as Fairburn, Union City, Fayetteville or southwest in Henry County is affordable and you get more bang for your buck, but again, you are in the southern suburban area with little lessor crime and more family oriented but a strong police force to keep crime low. The same with north and east and northeast and northwest Cobb County, North Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, and north DeKalb County, all areas popular for families. I cannot recommend a particular city /cities because that would be showing partiality and what is perfect for one is not perfect for another. Atlanta has many activities such as an avid night life for the party goers, theatres, concerts ( free and ticketed), professional sports, amusement and water parks (sorry, no ocean), local lakes for boaters and fisherman (avoid Lake Lanier), parks for running, biking and jogging, and river, creeks and ponds and local mountains to hike near. It’s hot in the summer and outdoor pests get bigger and become more visible during the Summer. There are pros and cons to living in any area of the USA. I would rely on prayer and guidance and direction. I hope this helps.
I’m a Libra! I would have did the SAME THING! God knew better for you and your son. My priority is always what my daughter best Interest would be especially the community.
To be honest metro Atl is ok. For the people who telling you to not come here ask what area do they live in. I bought a home when I was 31 I'm married and work for the transit system out here. I stay out in Conyers which is a cool area other spot like McDonough,Stockbridge,Snellville Lawrenceville Alpharetta,Hampton Austell and etc
Roaches are worse in the bad neighborhoods of Atlanta. I should know worked in Downtown Atlanta and the AU area. Super big coachroaches, Palmetto bugs are a thing of the South!
Only reason why Texas really isn’t appealing to me is the heat and then there’s no beach there’s nice places everywhere, Atlanta is actually really quiet and calm and the leaves turn colors in the fall, at night it’s lit 🔥
LOL! I'm from Atlanta now living near D.C. in Northern Virginia with my family. I laughed out loud (for real) when I saw your SUV jam packed! You were like, I'M OUTTA HERE! Lol. You hit I-20, drove past Six Flags and didn't look back! I ain't mad at you - do what you gotta do.
@@Mimihightower Hey boo, May I ask how that worked? You did not have to show anyyy proof? Im on the UDR website rn for dallas looking at their properties as well.
@@Rcee3239 no I didn’t. I just applied online and put in my income info and they ran my application right there on the spot and I was approved with them asking for any taxes or check Stubbs or anything. I think it’s mostly based off of your credit.
I listened thoroughly to this entire video. She talked about her experiences in NORCROSS and the crime she HEARD of or saw on the news, nothing she actually experienced in ATLANTA lol 🤷🏾♂️ Coming for the city in the title and throughout the comments but I ain’t hear nothing about Atlanta .. Shawdy moved into a spot sight unseen, took her friends word about where she should live without any real research. Ain’t a good spot to raise her child, but Texas is ideal for a young black man🤔
I've lived here since I was born and honestly Georgia is HUUUUGE. Every city is different. I was born in Dunwoody and stayed near Greenbriar/Cambelton, in Lawrenceville, Stone Mountain, Duluth, Macon, Lilburn, Suwanee and Norcross. Every place was different and depends on you. I've visited Dallas, TX and I'm good here LMAOO. I feel like I might have one of those uncommon opinions when it comes to the Atlanta area but I love the fact that my people are here. I truly feel uncomfortable in other states. I wouldn't stay right in the city but I'd rather stay here or move to another country completely. It's not a place for a lot of people that aren't actually native. I learned that Dekalb is #2 when it comes to richest black area in the whole US. Gwinnett has the most diverse schools in the whole country too. She should've moved to Duluth or Dacula or something lol
@@gdollars2765 that’s the issue. They need to step outside of the box. Atlanta is only one city in Georgia. That 285 circle has a good few areas but people are limiting themselves to that. There are so many people that say they don’t want to stay right in the city and want to be a bit further out too. I only mentioned those cities bc that’s where “I” stayed lmao
Good morning Miss momma's.... I found your video this morning... ( and appreciated the ease of your disposition, so i thought I'd say hey, Lewisville here!! ) about to head out to play pool and I hope to find your next line of videos when I return!! Im female btw... Have a continued blessed day and hope to get to know you.... Not in a stalker type way 😂
ATLANTA 2023. Midtown, Buckhead and intown upper comer neighborhoods for singles and the "developed" suburbs for families. There is also a trend among multiple roommates to share oversized apartments and houses because of location which is very important in Atlanta. You're welcome.
My daughter just moved to Atlanta 3 months ago, nice apartment with a nice scenery. She is having the same problem with her neighbor upstairs, WTH. Unbelievable!!!
I'm a Libra too and one danm thing is for sure. I don't like toxic environments that are uncontrollable. I fight back in Atlanta but I definitely won't be here for long
Mimi H if you happen to read this comment I just want you to know I'm a Bay Area native too. Born and raised in the 707 area code. I honestly don't blame you for leaving here. Smh. The high cost of living, the traffic, very few quality employment opportunities unless you work in tech, crappy dating scene, etc. I can't wait to move outta here too. Lol. I feel like I'm never gonna get ahead in life if I continue living in California. Things aren't gonna improve out here anytime soon so moving is probably the best option. I'm not sure if I wanna stay on the West Coast and just relocate to a different state out here OR move to the South? Specifically Georgia or NC? Still pondering it over 🤔 If I move to Georgia it might not be directly to Atlanta? But maybe in one of the cities close to it? We'll see. But anyway I hope you and your child are doing well in Dallas? Take care.
I think you made a wonderful decision for you and your son and unless u live in one of tge other suburbs of Atlanta. It's very expensive to live there. My next place to move to is Dallas
I fly into Atlanta . Never wanted to live there.Moved from LA to NY. Stayed 4 years moved to Miami on the out skirts. About to open a second business. Yea
@Lashawn Monique Weekend get away Atlanta. To many woods. I feel I'm in the country. New York definitely. More opportunity more good paying jobs to use your skills. Weather it be your degree or trade . Growth To many crabs in a bucket in Atlanta sorry ATL 😞.
The only reason I don’t have an issue in ATL…..I roll SOLO. I was in the Navy here in the early 2000s, and just moved back in 2022 from DFW. I am originally from Oakland. If you are single but aren’t good as a hermit, you will feel isolated. You really want to have a profession already established. I work 1pm to 8 pm 3 days a week so I avoid traffic. I shop at ALDI. I stay in and cook at home. I only frequent occasional house music events and park in pay lots. I get up to the mountains and the Chattahoochee for nature outings. Rent from private property owners if possible. Keep your life simple and you can enjoy it.
I use to live in Atlanta,Ga it's not a place for me. I'm not into the partying scene. Everybody is trying to be something that they are not. It's like if you're not wearing a high luxury handbag people look at you funny no thank-you. I will never move to Atlanta,GA again sorry not sorry Atlanta,GA isn't the best and it's not a popping city. It's a place full of fakeness. I'm doing good in Texas wouldn't change it for the world. Glad that you're in Dallas,TX I have family out there. @ Mimi H.
I’m sorry girl i meant Texas lol but also some places don’t ask for proof of income at all. Like my apartment didn’t ask and I got approved on the spot
You didn’t leave Atlanta. You left Norcross, GA. Dallas TX is gorgeous but not as cultural as Atlanta. Dallas is clean but you have to go to Houston to visit for culture. Charlotte, NC might have been a good option for you too due to great weather and in the middle of NY and FL, near DC and ATL. I moved from Charlotte in 2018 to Atlanta. I love it!
6:10 yep!!! I moved into an apt in BROOKHAVEN heart of everything nice area and the apt was INFESTED with those damn big black roaches all sizes the bldg was located near the water stream so it didn’t help…I lived in a few apts in Atlanta and didn’t have that issue but I do take issue with the fact that you are never able to view the ACTUAL UNIT you will be living in…Norcross is close to the city easy to get around and there is a huge Latino population Asian population as well…there is a side of Norcross which is closer to Peachtree corners which is beautiful so it’s about MONEY…how much you want to spend…ATLANTA is very expensive now…and you can live in a dump for 1700-2k a month easily…AGREED…raising a young black male in Atlanta is not the move…at all.
Yea you didn’t live in Atlanta , you were in Gwinnett. Seems close but the traffic makes you far from everything in the city. Norcross, is heavy heavy Hispanic. 95% of the apartments in that area are older with cheap renovations. Glad you made it outta there.
This is one of the reasons why I don’t like Georgia. Not everyone who looks Hispanic is from Mexico. Educate yourself and look at a map there are people born from different countries. Immerse yourself in other people’s cultures so that you won’t be so close minded
Girl not norcross lol yess thats mexican city. Also they are cheaper but kinda ragedy but baby you should of came to Duluth, Johns creek, etc more suburban area.
You moved to… Norcross, not Atlanta. 😂. Libra and lived in Norcross for 10 years. Watched it change to what you saw. It’s a place to start but you eventually move on. Living in Duluth. Much better. Johns Creek, Berkeley Lake, Alpharetta and many more. ATL is for those who have a dream that the city can help facilitate. You have good and bad areas. You start at one place and grow into something much much more. You should Never move to any space without being in that space prior. That is on you to know. You also shouldn’t blame ATL for you moving to Norcross. If you couldn’t afford to live in a nicer area just say that. 😂. No shade. I started in Marietta and then Norcross after. We all pay our dues. This wasn’t for you. You weren’t built for the long haul or this wasn’t the right situation for you. All good. We wish you nothing but success. Be mad at Norcross and Peachtree Ind Blvd not the whole ATL. Some of us made it work and it’s AMAZING!! 🤷🏿🤷🏿💪🏿
OMG, couldn't be me. lol You should have open the door and gave her that work. I'm petty I would have been doing jumping jacks from that day on. PERIODTT
I bet they were water bugs too, ga is loaded with them...we lived in a Golf course neighborhood, but everytime it rained the huge ass bugs came into the house,but died as soon as they crossed the poison of the eyes of house due to exterminator
its wild to see so many videos about leaving atlanta because i literally just came back from there and want to move 😩😩😩😩❤️ People were hella nice there, the weather was hittin, and its so much to doooo 😍😍 Maybe it’s bc im from a small state but i seriously loved the energy there 🥺 I agree the bugs are so damn big there they need to be payin taxes 😂
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My Sister who is single no Children financially sound. She moved to Atlanta lasted a year and some change moved to Dallas. She is in a much better space spiritually and mentally she is thriving. She loves the City and her community.
A lot of people that say they live in Atlanta technically dont live there. They live AROUND Atlanta in cities like Marietta. The city of Atlanta is either for the rich or the poor. No in between.
Damn for real so I know I’m not rich so you saying I’m poor 😂😂😂
I think you ppl are dumb bc atlanta metro is atlanta the air port is not in atlanta its in clayton co is the airport not in atlanta you ppl sound stupid
If you live 15 or 20 minutes away...What's the big deal..All of the surrounding cities and counties make up the Metropolitan Atlanta area 🤷🏽♀️..Also most people who live Atlanta aren't rich or poor...I've been living in the area for over 17 years.
@@LadyChelleish most of the people who have comments don't even live there...lol
FYI this has always been this way. Native here. For out of towners it’s easier tell them Atl. But if your in the metro u good. If u live in the city it’s either hood or super high end
I really LOVE the fact that you make your own decisions regarding you and your son's life.
I traveled alot in my younger days with my children. When I wanted to explore different states, I would make my plan and then execute it. (I'm now 60) and I'm so glad I made those decisions. Having an independent mind is the best!
Big ups to you young lady!!
Sometimes I feel like I’m doing too much but thank you!! 💜
@@Mimihightower You can NEVER do too much! That's only what haters say...😒☺
Respect! Left the Bay Area 2 years ago myself. Went to Atlanta - did not feel safe. Now in Alabama in the woods. :) Love it.
From the Bay to the A to the other A? I can’t. We got the best weather. You good from them tornados?
People be sleeping on Alabama. Their brand is racism (that's pretty bad in itself) and yeah you run into it as you do any state but most of the time, people leave you alone. The funny thing is that you probably would experience more blatant racism is Georgia than you would Alabama.
I moved to the country in Alabama too, love it
Port City baby !!!!!! Mobile
@@assassinmanx6128y'all sorry backward powerless thugs gang bang
I live in the heart of Atlanta and I love it! You have to do your research and be financially ready for Atlanta 🤷🏽♀️
That's any major city but Atlantas crime is different lol water Boys high young black homeless population high poverty rate home invasions humidity bugs allergies terrible school system and not getting better
Say it again for the dreamers thinking it's all "bad & bougie" in ATL. Atlanta GA is the greatest city in the world and the problems here are no more or less than any other. Get in where you fit in, fools need to stop acting like they can here & instantly become Migos or Real Housewives.
@@webbdude9443 Atlanta is a great city people move to Atl looking for heaven, ( you got to die to go there, ) you need to get to know true Atl people to know the best spots to post up in , in Atl, Norcross is not the deal when we natives hear a black person say they live in Norcross we know they not from Atl or they was rooted there from when it was the country way back ago, But to say Atlanta sux you don't know Atlanta, for Black people Atlanta is tops the best city to live in
@LadyChelleish Right I'm from Atlanta born in the 60's and raised.
I wish all these people that have moved to the Atlanta area would go back to where they came from.
Norcross 🙄
Black people don't live there Unless you from out of town Or another country.
@@LadyChelleish blacks make up majority of the homeless and std rates in atlanta, that's not black prosperity. Atlanta is also top in the top 10 for human trafficking. If atlanta is the best place for blacks then why are so many blacks struggling here?
The roaches in the apartment thing is a real thing in ATL! I experienced that upon moving into one apartment and as soon as I was setting up my things in the place, roaches were coming out left and right. I immediately went back up to the leasing office and canceled the move. Disgusting…
🤣🤣🤣So many roaches they should have been on the dam lease .
@@sleepmoneyken9234 😆😆😆
Roaches are everywhere
Folks acting like roaches are moving to ATL as fast outsiders are 😆🪳. Like there ain't bugs in your hometown, gtfoh you brought them roaches with you. 🤣
@@reimourrpower9357 True. I carry them around in my purse.....
I was born and raised in Atlanta, moved to Dallas two years ago.. the best move I could’ve ever made forreal
Welcome to the Red State of Texas! Hope you left your politics in Atlanta because we here in Texas don't accept liberalism like Atlanta. No disrespect.
@@courewilliams9710No liberalism in Georgia…
@@courewilliams9710 it’s none of your business whether she left her politics in Atlanta, that’s what’s wrong with ppl today instead of being friendly you trying get personal on the sly with Oops, no offense, just unnecessary
Why do you say that?
@@courewilliams9710Dallas is blue and liberal. Most of the large cities in Texas are liberal.
Im glad people are waking up and realizing the glitz and glam of Atlanta is not real. Tyler Perry, the Housewives, and Love and Hip Hop lied to everybody
Congratulations, sis!!!! Yass ATL is straight trash. It’s a place for entertainment and business only. The job market suck, the rent is too high and the apartments are NOW garbage. If I could afford to get the hell on I would’ve left years ago, but I decided to stay only because my family lives here.
-Stephanie
ya'll sound like a bunch of broke people , trying to get to a life style you could not afford so you move to the slums and now you blaming Atlanta. WOW.
She lived in Norcross not Atlanta. Sorry it's going bad for you but I love ATL with all it' problems and I'm the North, Philadelphia.
@@reimourrpower9357Atlanta proper is a giant ghetto of hood negroes and death. Norcross is an upgrade
I heard that about ATL too
Stop lying 😅
I graduated college and was so excited to live in a Black city. My aunt warned me not to move to Sodom and Gomorrah, aka Atlanta. I never had black girlfriends growing up so I moved to Atlanta anyway. Excited to make new friends and build a community, I’ve experienced the exact opposite in the city of Atlanta. Many people here are so toxic like the neighbor you’ve experienced. I’d rather move back home to San Diego and have less diversity but more friendly people. I would visit Atlanta growing up and it was such a thriving and positive experience as a Black girl. “Old Atlanta” and the culture is not the same. Not to mention the city has incredibly deep corrupt systemic issues with crime and fuel, energy and food costs are amongst the highest in the nation. I’ve had my apartment in midtown by Piedmont park robbed, my car stolen when getting my hair done , friends be completely two faced and other friends get STDs from their cheating husbands. I know these circumstances are growing across America. But , notice that these demoncrat ran cities are full of low character people. I’d rather move to a state with more conservative values because I don’t hear my friends experiencing this same culture in other cities. I’m over Atlanta.
No place like San diego even southeast national city Logan are good neighborhoods compared to Atlanta hoods. Can't even get gas in Atlanta without pookie n rayray lurking lol
Adios and all the best, be safe. Montana is lovely this time of year. 😉
Y'all folks crack me up with this "I'm leaving / I'm over ATL". Atlanta has been over you outsiders. Remember that parade when you arrived in ATL? Yup neither do I. Don't expect a 2nd line march when you exit, drive carefully and all the best wherever you move. 👋👋👋
This is such a candid point of view. Even when I visited Atlanta about 15 years ago I could sniff nothing but toxic, backstabbing, highly over sexualized energy. I thought I would enjoy moving there for the same reason she thought and I'm so glad I scratched it off my list. I'm not a "prude" but I definitely appreciate slightly more conservative values. Being open-minded nowadays means open to anything and everything and it has become a bit much.
@@reimourrpower9357 case in point
@Lisa Michelle did you decide on somewhere else? I'm still contemplating other cities, but I'm spoiled by the mild weather... maybe I could get over the cold in Chicago or the heat and ratchetness in Houston or the humidity in Ft Lauderdale? I'm not sure. I've visited, and each city has major weather or geographic drawbacks. But I don't think they outweigh the demographic drawbacks in Atlanta. I miss how fun and inspiring the A was. I agree with you in that I'm not a prude, but I'm not open to everything.
Hello Mimi. I have seen so many videos of "Why I left Atlanta " . My family moved to Atlanta from Delaware by way of New Hampshire when I was nine years old. I grew up in Decatur,Georgia and Atlanta has changed a lot. You probably would have loved Atlanta more if you would have moved here back in the 1990's. I don't know how old you are. I'm 53 years old. Life is a journey and not a destination as I have been told. I think you made the right decision in leaving California. I visited Dallas back in 2003 and the city is big. Desoto, Texas is a suburb of Dallas and I hear it is a great place to live for African Americans. You living in Norcross is not the place if you are living in metro Atlanta. I know you will like Dallas. At the same time many cities are getting overpopulated with people so things never stay the same. Things may change for the worst as far as crime and dealing with traffic. I suggest you network with people in Dallas and try to find some real genuine people in the city and also find people who grew up in Dallas. They can tell you how it really is and what to look for in where to live. Congratulations on your move. I myself want to relocate from Atlanta. North Carolina is on my radar. Charlotte or maybe Raleigh-Durham area. Maybe Greensboro,NC.
How is Delaware?? I’ve heard it’s affordable to live out there but since you actually lived there how do you feel about it in general?
Edit: I’m asking because I’m applying to Delaware State Uni (my program is online but ya know in the future I could end up going in person) & curious how it is out there.
@@TheCRYSTALLURE I can't give you an answer because I lived there for a year when I was in the 1st grade. I lived in Dover,Delaware. I hear Wilmington,Delaware is a rough area with a lot of crime and poverty and it is right below Philadelphia. I know Dover has a casino there and Dover Air Force Base as well as Delaware State university. Dover is the capital city.
@@russelladams7134 okay okay. Thats exactly where the school is, in Dover. That’s still good info. I appreciate it. Thank you.
@@TheCRYSTALLURE Yeah I was a little kid back in 1975-1976. Dover has changed since then. I just remember going to Riley Elementary school. I had a fun childhood. I met some interesting kids my age. The kid told me that there was no such thing as Santa Claus. I want to go back to Delaware to visit my old neighborhood for sure. I lived on John Clarke Rd.
I’m from Wilmington DE! Sorry Delaware stood out to me and I got excited lol. I love home but I’ll never nome back!
Oh my! Norcross is the ghetto ghetto. You would have love East Cobb Marietta, Kennesaw, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, . I moved here 9 years ago. I love it. I’m in the Marietta/ Roswell area
Girl!!!! I got a job offer in Atlanta when I went to visit! It just didn’t feel like home! Everything is so far out and I also felt like I was in the middle of nowhere! Also all the crimes scared the heck outta me! I also have a son I was oh Naw I’m not bring him here! HUSTON is definitely where I wanna be! Also new Subbie ❤️
Yesss I’m thinking about Houston next too 🤫 lol thank you for subscribing girl!!
Welp i went to Houston and the crime is no better and if you don’t live in the expensive outskirts you will live in a crime and roach infested neighborhood
Houston is also spread out and the crime is high too. Its not much of an improvement right now...
@@AmyChanChi correct 👏👏👏
@@Shazzyhtown The data says differently Houston is a better option
I'm from the Bay Area (SF) and have been in ATL for over 20 yrs. Girl, you did the right thing by moving. I am working on my plan to get outta here. Crime is high, (Absolutely) NO good customer service. I'm sorry you had to deal with those bugs. I hate bugs and would have left immediately!
The customer service is something I'm tolerating as well. And it's so many things that are court worthy smh
This is the 5th time I’ve heard the customer service in the ATL is bad.
@@alisarumrum2062it’s really that bad unless you’re at Chik fil A
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And fed up with them damn ass roaches as well!
You are spot on, we are leaving ATL to Texas for the very same reasons you mentioned. Good for you!
I get it.
You taking your bad habits to texas.
Congrats on your move. Girl you should have went to Vinings, Norcross is the ghetto. Vinings would cost you a bit more in rent. I've been here for 14 years, so I'm fully invested in the city but I definitely wouldn't recommend anybody move here unless they are a doctor, lawyer, teacher, stem professional. I've seen many of people come and go and I totally understand it.
Vinings is good area, got folks there. Norcross is *definitely* not Atlanta.
Never move to a place without doing your own inspection.
Amen
Right. And biggest thing is never listen to others pump your head up how much you can be successful. I’ve made that mistake twice and damn near got stuck and almost became a bum in unknown towns. Follow your own advice! You know what’s best for you environment wise too.
say it 3x for the impatient & ignorant.
Living in Atl I never felt so isolated. I feel you
Yep.
same
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Same 😂
You definitely have to scope out all the areas and find what suites you best. I live North of ATL and love it.
Yes I totally agree
In my response I suggested northwest, northeast or north of the actual city of Atlanta.
Powerful Message
I’ve lived in The Suburbs of Atlanta for over a decade. I can understand how you felt especially about the city you lived in. Blessings🙏
Your video is helping others.
I’m sure you’re loving where you are at this time💪
Don’t even trip, Atlanta be doing that to people. It looks super bomb from afar, then when you move there all of its imperfections start to really stand out. And there’s a ton of them. You only live once. You quickly identified that it wasn’t the place for you and you found a solution. Ain’t nothing wrong with that.
I moved from Fort Lauderdale to Houston and I hated it. After my 1 yr lease was up, I came back to fl. But I’m in tampa now and I love it
Tampa and Brandonton are cute
@Lashawn Monique I’m in riverview, it’s actually nice everything close by but the traffic gettin crazy
Thinking of relocating there
@@ladyliberation3852 yea it’s nice. I prefer this over anywhere in texas
My wife and I moved to GA and we was south of Atlanta in Morrow. Nope! Went to Dunwoody and that was cool but we settled in Kennesaw. Now…Atlanta is perfect if your starting a business. We’re both in tech so starting an IT firm is perfect for us. As far as jobs go you have to have some skill and aim high. Don’t come here doing Uber and Lyft and expect to come up. You have to be a platform builder. You have to build in order to truly make it here. If your just coming here to work at Amazon or some warehouse you will be stable. But if you really want to make some money and prosper. Learn a skill and start a business.
facts. I work in film but do uber to pay bills in-between gigs. It's a decent temp job but not a future career choice. ATL is great for tech and listed as a top growing city in the field. One of the premier fintech cities.
@@reimourrpower9357 real talk. I did Uber and Lyft here and the juice just wasn't worth the squeeze. I made more in a couple hours in Illinois than two days in Georgia. And the cost of living is about the same. I was working remote and driving So I managed to bring in 10K a mo the plus my wife's pay combined it was like 14K. Before inflation hit. 2020-2021 2022 we felt it. That 14K went down to 6k when I quit driving and we're back up to 12K after tax. That's when we decided to go IT firm in the financial space. So you're definitely on point! About fintech!!! We fight hard too. Took dings on credit and we don't overspend. We buy quality clothing and food which cost much more now than before. Becaaue good clothes last longer and good food keep us out the hospital. So this year for 2023 we plan to triple what we earn and work less under less restriction because we have to call off to take the kids to appointments so we're focused on automating our monthly income. We pay for a bunch of services too. Groceries, laundry, babysitters, rides because we decided not to drive or pay a monthly. But that will change and just buy a van with cash and once we get the house we want we should should be okay. We're both debt free. I had 55k and she had 17k that's eliminated. So the feeling of debt freedom is a great feeling.
@@JoeyThow did you source clients?
OMG I’m going through the same exact thing!!! Bugs, mole, and the neighbor above me. I’m leaving ATL very very soon….
Atlanta is infested lol
Your neighbor got tired of hearing you banging on the floor killing those roaches. 😂😂😂
@@Mimihightower you didn’t live in Atlanta lol
You just bought back some bad memories of Atlanta. I live in Miami and traveled to Atlanta for work. I rented an apartment and had the same type of neighbor banging on my floor. The problem is those apartments are made out of cheap wood not concrete floors.
True. ATL is an awesome city but developers are throwing apartments quicker than Monopoly game houses. Find stronger homes over 20 years old made of brick if possible.
New subscriber here. My story is very similar to yours I almost chose Atlanta but I’m happy I chose dallas. Been here 3 years and I love it
I’m from Atl like actually Fulton County. I’ve also lived in SoCal and NorCal. You should never move to a city based off word of mouth. You gotta go there yourself first. Norcross is not a nice area. It’s lower middle class with a lot of Mexican people there. The south has a lot of tree and humidity, so roaches are prevalent in a lot of apartments- especially the cheaper apartments. Sorry you had a bad experience but you gotta do your homework on any city you move to before you sign a lease. Atlanta is spread out and the city it’s expensive, so if you move to the outskirts you need to see it before you lease it.
Even though it’s a year later I pray all is well with you and your son . You should be pretty settled in by now & even though Dallas may not be Houston , LA or Atlanta nightlife wise , it’s an excellent place to raise a family & it’s still nice & has nightlife & spots ! Happy you made the move !
Yes I’ve heard this about the Norcross area. I’m glad we didn’t move to that area. Me and my husband stayed in Dallas Ga area 5 years ago. That area was country/small town far from the city of Atlanta. My husband did not like living there. We lasted almost two years and we went back to Florida. Georgia is not for everyone girl. Now we are happy staying west of Houston. We been in Texas now for a year and really love it. My sister n law lives in Dallas, so we come every now and then. Dallas is beautiful as well. But the nerve of that crazy neighbor lol 😆 Also we had spider issues in our town home while living in Georgia and nothing was done. I have heard other people on here mention about Georgia bug issues. But overall Texas is a better fit for us.
Thank you for sharing this video I always wanted to live in Atlanta since I was a teen I always been fascinated by it but as I got older I did my research and I've heard more bad things then good about Atlanta ans the crime and then I started gravitating towards Texas cuz I heard alot of black people say great things about it
Girl I’m Latina…. From NYC… I know what you mean. I’m Not Mexican but they’re very much about their culture, afraid and non inclusive…. and as an Afro-Latina American from NYC I would feel like a real outsider in Norcross.
Yes. You did the right thing about leaving ATL. Bad place for kids. Among other things.
WHEN YOU SAID YOU PAY TOO MUCH FOR THIS RAGGEDY APARTMENT AND RAGGEDY NEIGHBORS… I FELT THAT WHOLEHEARTEDLY. LIKE THIS SHIT IS GHETTO AND I LIVE DOWNTOWN.
Girl!! Smh lol
So weird you said that because I’m a Libra too and I will keep it moving! I moved to Nashville TN in 2020 by myself and I didn’t care for that state but I did love my apartment at the time but my rent was increasing so I picked up and moved to Florida and was able to become a home owner here. I love it in Florida! ❤Join the meet-up app that’s what I’ve done for years to meet people with common interest.
Me too, I moved alone with no family from Florida and I been good ever since
I love Nashville but rents are increasing too much and the rest of TN is unappealing. Dallas seems like my best move!
That's crazy , I'm happy you made you choose to move. But I'm also happy that you took a chance in moving in general. Everything is going to work in your favor.
I lived in Atlanta for a lot of years before relocating to Dallas. I use to live off Pleasant Hill in the Town homes off Breckinridge. I’m very familiar with the area you speak of. I currently live in Las Colinas. You’re beautiful by the way!
Thank you
A lot of women who is known in there home town usually move to ATL just to find more ppl like them 😂 the 304 area code is everywhere I advise just stay home ✍🏾👀
Norcross was definitely not the city to experience the Atlanta metro area. Your friend may not be your friend 😂. No one I even know selects Norcross unless they have no choice. John’s Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell are all right there which are beautiful! My fav is Cumberland Mall area near Truist Park/The Braves stadium where a lot of us professional black ppl live. Expensive but worth it. I’m so sorry you didn’t get the full experience.
truth, I got folks in Vinings and it's a good area overall. Too crowded during Braves games though.
It’s only crowded on the main side (Cobb Pkwy) during a game. The tiger three sides have zero traffic due to fans have to walk the bridge from the parking lot leaving room for the cars to live through with zero issues. They designed it perfectly.
Good for you Sis, Good for you. I was relocated from Duluth GA of 26 years, to CA with the Government, I'm in Southern Cal looking to now relocate to Dallas.
You lived in Norcross not Atlanta, so that’s probably why the vibe was off and not “feeling like Atlanta” because it wasn’t 😭😅😩
Yeah the neighbor was out of hand
Norcross really is the worse and it’s most definitely not Atlanta Sandy springs would’ve been better
As someone born and raised 20 minutes north of Atlanta I have a PSA: anything outside of the 285 perimeter is not living in Atlanta, you will not get that experience. Anything outside of the 285 loop is the suburbs.
Wish I knew that then lol I didn’t think being 23 min away was that far. Shiiiiit 🥴
norcross is just a safe area-thats it-she not lying about everything else.duluth/lawrenceville/or conyers wouldve been better
Omg I’m getting ready to do the same in a few weeks. The Bay to ATL, but I’m strongly considering Dallas. Needed this
I’m a bit late watching your video, however I appreciate your honesty and transparency too! I’m currently a resident in MN and from WI. I honestly don’t like it here AT ALL lbvs!!I’m not used to a bland, suburban overly populated with Caucasian people environment. I initially moved here to have the support of my family and to create a better life for my son and I. I don’t have too many complaints about the city we live in per se, however myself and my significant other have experienced racism 2 to 4 times already and we’ve only lived here since June 2021!! We both strongly agreed that this is NOT the place we want to permanently reside in, we’re used to a more urban or diverse scenery. We want to move south and was debating between Atlanta or Texas. After watching your video along with a couple other young ladies, I feel the same way you all did regarding not feeling like Atlanta is home, but more so fun to hang out. Thx again for sharing. Side Note: You’re absolutely beautiful.. blessings ♥️
That’s crazy! Born and raised In Minneapolis and I’m currently looking at places in ATL to move to and to pursue my career but by these videos and research it doesn’t sound like the place😭
Wow, I am considering moving from Atl to Minnesota. Originally from Indiana wanting to move closer to family...this is crazy and definitely a major concern was dealing with racism
@@gatheredcrown6914 Yes it can be quite bad depending on the suburbs you’re in. Towards the city like downtown Minneapolis isn’t as bad at all but gun violence has been getting pretty bad. Also ever since the tragic death of George Floyd racism has definitely escalated!!
@@gatheredcrown6914 it’s definitely family oriented, but I honestly don’t like that it’s not very diverse, well at least not in the area I live in. My family and I live in Minneapolis and I’ll politely say this, with all due respect if you’re a African-American person you won’t see too many people that look like us (me) aside from other black/brown Hispanic or Somalian individuals. 🥴🤧 This state has lots to offer however, and has great school systems/teachers that actually care about your child’s education.
@@kingjet6110 Thank you for replying. I've been researching Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan...I have teenage sons I'm most concerned about when it comes to moving there. I know it will be a huge culture shock coming from Atlanta area to Minnesota. We lived in Iowa for three years also...
There were a lot of “Hispanics” not Mexicans.
Everyone is not From Mexico.
How do you know they weren’t Mexican?
@@mrman3523 Exactly! Because their a lot of Mexicans in Atlanta.
Girl ur so political 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Norcross is Mexican City everybody knows that. That lives in Georgia. And yes roaches are horrible in that area. I had apartment in Norcross got broken into when my lease was up I moved. I’ve been living in Georgia for a while and it’s over crowded with people I’m relocating.
Stop everyone can spot a Mexican from Hispanics a mile away. Atlanta full of Mexicans
Just an. FYI. ANY car can have a hitch installed so you can attach a trailer. UHAUL and other rental truck or trailer companies do this for a few of course.
If it’s long distance you return it to a local location. Just an. FYI for ya. 🙂
Yeah I feel u sis because I am thinking about moving moving to Houston I'm from Detroit Michigan and I am ready to go
I left Detroit
Girl! im glad you got away from there! it seems as if GA has a bad spirit over it! i just moved from there to Texas as well and omg i love Texas! you did what you had to do! never look back! don't go back there again!
It’s a lot of demonic people there. People are ready to fight or shoot someone quickly
Yesss! I needed to see this video ! I'm currently in Atlanta with my 5 year old son and I'm planning on moving to the Dallas area!
I am a man and I made the same mistake but I got stuck in college park, with roaches& my bottom floor apartment flooded, but ur story is so much like mine 😂 much love to ya beautiful & let me know how Tx works for you bcuz I’m trying to make my way to the Fort Worth area
Im sorry you experienced this Sis. I moved from Miami 11 years ago. I live in Dunwoody and I don’t have any issues at all. My Apartment is beautiful and my neighbors are a blessing. I will say that I do live in a predominantly white area and it does cost a little more but it’s worth every penny. Wish you could have had a better experience.
My niece and her husband moved to North Carolina this year. They absolutely love it. They two your boys are doing great. They are from the Bay Area also.
Be Very Careful about meeting NEW FRIENDS...you really can't trust people..."Shanquella Robinson Case"
GIRL !! Im in Atlanta.. Been here for years though. Norcross isn't the best area to move. The apartments there aren't that nice. Its basically like paying a little bit more money to live in a below average area that is not hood but can definitely by ratchet. Sucks that you had that experience with your neighbor, that is a hot mess!! Dallas is on my radar to move next year!! You should do a living in Dallas update vid in a few months!
Yes! You described Norcross down to the T LOL. I will definitely do a living in Dallas update later but so far I love it!
Did you move?
You should try charlotte out it is a nice city
You cant pay me to live in “ATLANTA”. I live in Stone Mountain where we have trees, deer in my backyard, hospitable people and I can walk and not worry aboutgetting run over or shot.
I think if you have friends or family residing in safer and cleaner areas of metro Atlanta giving you advice in regards to where to live is advantageous. There are some metro Atlanta cities that I would not recommend due to high crime, lack of police protection, or I would recommend due to positive things like highway accessibility and popular and decent grocery stores, parks and recreation and community activities and decent schools. Shopping is important. Level of crime is important. Schools test scores, school curricular activities and school social and community programs and county/city sports are extremely important. I raised four children as a divorced single parent in a very safe suburb northwest of metro Atlanta. I would say going northeast or northwest or north of Atlanta if you rent with children is more family oriented, however counties such as Henry are growing tremendously with young families. My children played sports from elementary through high school in a county northwest of Atlanta, and participated in extracurricular school activities and church activities. All are millennials now that have graduated college and some are living in other larger cities in the USA for work and some are still residing here and working here residing in Midtown, Brookhaven and Buckhead. Metro Atlanta is not for everyone. Cost of living is high. Crime has accelerated tremendously. (Some blame transplants for the high crime). Unsupervised youth are out of control. BUT, you still have beautiful nature areas to walk or jog or hike and bike. You have, or used to have tons of free concerts. You still have numerous churches to choose from, and numerous bars, restaurants and lounges to choose from. Metro Atlanta can be very pleasant for those that are party goers but also pleasant for those that enjoy family activities. Pray for direction before making a major move. I moved here 30 years ago without a job and do not regret the move. But I probably would not make the move now with very young children unless there was a family member or very good friend providing temporary shelter while I explored the various suburbs. Raising young children in the actual city limits of Atlanta is NOT what I would recommend. Living within the city limits appeals to young urban professionals and young gainfully employed individuals because the cost of living in Midtown, Buckhead, Lenox, Lindbergh, Atlantic Station or near major universities is extremely expensive. Families with children should visit family oriented suburbs. Review city or county crime rates online and review school test score rankings. Most importantly, pray, and pray and pray for guidance before you pack up and relocate to any city. We must all do what is best for our families.
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@Mame Fatou Gordon Are you relocating with gainfully employment waiting for you? Decent paying jobs are hard to find. There are the customer service call centers specializing in medical and automobile insurance that are remote that pay $17.00 to $30.00 per hour but those jobs can be accessed in any city in the U.S. Retail pays very little. Restaurant and bar work may pay well, on and off. The cost of living is high in metro Atlanta. Expensive. Most two bedroom two bath in popular areas are being listed from $1,600 and up. Are you relocating with children? If so, you should look at counties with schools that provide extracurricular activities and sports for children. Those areas are found in the suburbs. It’s true, the suburbs provide more for young families. Crime has accelerated in metro Atlanta but the suburbs still has a lesser amount of crime. I have a preference where I would direct young families but then there are those that would direct you in other areas. If you have young children, in my personal opinion, look north, northeast and northwest of Atlanta. But the further north you go, the traffic is heavier due to commuters, housing is more affordable, schools receive higher ratings, crime declines but of course there’s always domestic violence, and Karen and her cousins can be found but she and her cousins are also in the middle of the city. Review demographics. Do you prefer living in a multicultural area or areas where small retail stores and local restaurants cater to the cultural majority clientele. Do you want to live near the train or prefer driving in the horrendous traffic. No matter where you live, you will experience horrendous traffic. If you’re working in the actual city of Atlanta, how far do you mind driving. Are you police petrified. The police are seen in the suburbs and some officers can be annoying. The police force seen in higher crime areas are seen as a blessing. They are not as annoying because let’s face it, they have more to deal with. If you’re single and want to be near bars and lounges and restaurants for work or pleasure, look near Buckhead, Midtown, Lennox, Atlantic Station, and the gentrified Old Fourth Ward, but all are extremely expensive areas and thieves and unsupervised youth prey upon the residents of such areas and break into cars, and individuals have been robbed at gunpoint. The perpetrators do not reside in the area but prey upon the residents. DeKalb County has areas designed for the young urban professionals and surburban areas for families. Druid Hills, Emory Village area, and Brookhaven are popular for young families. If you go south, southeast or southwest of Atlanta, please do your research. Crime is higher the further south you go. Rental housing is more affordable but……. Review all apartment reviews for any apartment in metro Atlanta. If more than one reviewer says there is a pest control problem, then there probably is a pest control problem. Do a mold test. This is the south and heat and moisture breeds mold. Landlords have rights I disagree with in court. Again, review, review, review. Internet and social media can be informative. Purchasing or renting a home south of Atlanta in cities such as Fairburn, Union City, Fayetteville or southwest in Henry County is affordable and you get more bang for your buck, but again, you are in the southern suburban area with little lessor crime and more family oriented but a strong police force to keep crime low. The same with north and east and northeast and northwest Cobb County, North Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Henry County, and north DeKalb County, all areas popular for families. I cannot recommend a particular city /cities because that would be showing partiality and what is perfect for one is not perfect for another. Atlanta has many activities such as an avid night life for the party goers, theatres, concerts ( free and ticketed), professional sports, amusement and water parks (sorry, no ocean), local lakes for boaters and fisherman (avoid Lake Lanier), parks for running, biking and jogging, and river, creeks and ponds and local mountains to hike near. It’s hot in the summer and outdoor pests get bigger and become more visible during the Summer. There are pros and cons to living in any area of the USA. I would rely on prayer and guidance and direction. I hope this helps.
I’m a Libra! I would have did the SAME THING! God knew better for you and your son. My priority is always what my daughter best Interest would be especially the community.
Norcross is NOT Atlanta. That's like me saying I hate San Francisco but I live in Oakland
I knew Atlanta was sh1t a long time ago. But I loved Dallas when I was there. Check out the rooftop Club Nilos there.
I’m between moving to Atlanta or Texas. I love Atlanta though but never been to Texas. I’m loving your videos
Go to Texas. Run from Atlanta.
Texas
GO TO TEXAS!!!
Go to Texas!!!! Please don’t come here sis!!!
To be honest metro Atl is ok. For the people who telling you to not come here ask what area do they live in. I bought a home when I was 31 I'm married and work for the transit system out here. I stay out in Conyers which is a cool area other spot like McDonough,Stockbridge,Snellville Lawrenceville Alpharetta,Hampton Austell and etc
Roaches are worse in the bad neighborhoods of Atlanta. I should know worked in Downtown Atlanta and the AU area. Super big coachroaches, Palmetto bugs are a thing of the South!
Only reason why Texas really isn’t appealing to me is the heat and then there’s no beach there’s nice places everywhere, Atlanta is actually really quiet and calm and the leaves turn colors in the fall, at night it’s lit 🔥
And don't forget ratchet and ghetto.
@@pinkrose4322 yea most of those people are a wave of people that came from Chicago and Texas and never left 😂
@@pinkrose4322 that black lady that’s mayor gone clean all that bullshit up tho👍🤷♂️ she already got thugs stupid ass 😂
@@pinkrose4322only a small percentage of people are ghetto here
LOL! I'm from Atlanta now living near D.C. in Northern Virginia with my family.
I laughed out loud (for real) when I saw your SUV jam packed! You were like, I'M OUTTA HERE! Lol. You hit I-20, drove past Six Flags and didn't look back!
I ain't mad at you - do what you gotta do.
Right 😂
I'm happy you were strong enough to leave AND to secure a new life across country.
How did you get approved without a job? Or are you self funded?
I’m self employed but they didn’t ask for any proof of income for this particular community. They’re managed by UDR properties if interested
@@Mimihightower Hey boo, May I ask how that worked? You did not have to show anyyy proof? Im on the UDR website rn for dallas looking at their properties as well.
@@Rcee3239 no I didn’t. I just applied online and put in my income info and they ran my application right there on the spot and I was approved with them asking for any taxes or check Stubbs or anything. I think it’s mostly based off of your credit.
I listened thoroughly to this entire video. She talked about her experiences in NORCROSS and the crime she HEARD of or saw on the news, nothing she actually experienced in ATLANTA lol 🤷🏾♂️
Coming for the city in the title and throughout the comments but I ain’t hear nothing about Atlanta .. Shawdy moved into a spot sight unseen, took her friends word about where she should live without any real research. Ain’t a good spot to raise her child, but Texas is ideal for a young black man🤔
U must be one of those gayTaliens lmaoooo
I've lived here since I was born and honestly Georgia is HUUUUGE. Every city is different. I was born in Dunwoody and stayed near Greenbriar/Cambelton, in Lawrenceville, Stone Mountain, Duluth, Macon, Lilburn, Suwanee and Norcross. Every place was different and depends on you. I've visited Dallas, TX and I'm good here LMAOO. I feel like I might have one of those uncommon opinions when it comes to the Atlanta area but I love the fact that my people are here. I truly feel uncomfortable in other states. I wouldn't stay right in the city but I'd rather stay here or move to another country completely. It's not a place for a lot of people that aren't actually native. I learned that Dekalb is #2 when it comes to richest black area in the whole US. Gwinnett has the most diverse schools in the whole country too. She should've moved to Duluth or Dacula or something lol
Texas aint nowhere to be for a black or Hispanic person at all.
@@kiokosalaam8059 when u here these people talk it always area in the 285 perimeter.
@@gdollars2765 that’s the issue. They need to step outside of the box. Atlanta is only one city in Georgia. That 285 circle has a good few areas but people are limiting themselves to that. There are so many people that say they don’t want to stay right in the city and want to be a bit further out too. I only mentioned those cities bc that’s where “I” stayed lmao
Hay sis!! I'm moving to Dallas in a few months with my 2 daughters as well. Let's link when I touchdown. I'm 30...so yes I'm over 25 lol 😆
Good morning Miss momma's....
I found your video this morning...
( and appreciated the ease of your disposition, so i thought I'd say hey,
Lewisville here!! ) about to head out to play pool and I hope to find your next line of videos when I return!! Im female btw... Have a continued blessed day and hope to get to know you.... Not in a stalker type way 😂
ATLANTA 2023.
Midtown, Buckhead and intown upper comer neighborhoods for singles and the "developed" suburbs for families. There is also a trend among multiple roommates to share oversized apartments and houses because of location which is very important in Atlanta. You're welcome.
My daughter just moved to Atlanta 3 months ago, nice apartment with a nice scenery. She is having the same problem with her neighbor upstairs, WTH. Unbelievable!!!
I laughed the minute you say "I'm a Libra". As a Libra myself, I am usually "indecisive".
Libra ladies unite 💪🏽💪🏽 ♎️
I'm a Libra too and one danm thing is for sure. I don't like toxic environments that are uncontrollable. I fight back in Atlanta but I definitely won't be here for long
Been in Atl 8 years. It is a MESS. Planning to move next year
Why do you say this?
Mimi H if you happen to read this comment I just want you to know I'm a Bay Area native too. Born and raised in the 707 area code. I honestly don't blame you for leaving here. Smh. The high cost of living, the traffic, very few quality employment opportunities unless you work in tech, crappy dating scene, etc. I can't wait to move outta here too. Lol. I feel like I'm never gonna get ahead in life if I continue living in California. Things aren't gonna improve out here anytime soon so moving is probably the best option. I'm not sure if I wanna stay on the West Coast and just relocate to a different state out here OR move to the South? Specifically Georgia or NC? Still pondering it over 🤔 If I move to Georgia it might not be directly to Atlanta? But maybe in one of the cities close to it? We'll see. But anyway I hope you and your child are doing well in Dallas? Take care.
I think you made a wonderful decision for you and your son and unless u live in one of tge other suburbs of Atlanta. It's very expensive to live there. My next place to move to is Dallas
This is a good video lol thanks for posting the truth. Yes i agree Dallas is better.
I had the same experience in ATL I ended up staying for 3 years but eventually moved. Texas is next on my list.
I fly into Atlanta . Never wanted to live there.Moved from LA to NY. Stayed 4 years moved to Miami on the out skirts. About to open a second business. Yea
@Lashawn Monique Weekend get away Atlanta. To many woods. I feel I'm in the country. New York definitely. More opportunity more good paying jobs to use your skills. Weather it be your degree or trade . Growth To many crabs in a bucket in Atlanta sorry ATL 😞.
As a man coming from nj, Atlanta is great for me.
Norcross Hell no Definitely not my cup of tea.
Surprised you didn't consider Marietta or Cobb county. It's not Atlanta but it's about the same distance from the city.
The only reason I don’t have an issue in ATL…..I roll SOLO. I was in the Navy here in the early 2000s, and just moved back in 2022 from DFW. I am originally from Oakland. If you are single but aren’t good as a hermit, you will feel isolated. You really want to have a profession already established. I work 1pm to 8 pm 3 days a week so I avoid traffic. I shop at ALDI. I stay in and cook at home. I only frequent occasional house music events and park in pay lots. I get up to the mountains and the Chattahoochee for nature outings. Rent from private property owners if possible. Keep your life simple and you can enjoy it.
Amazing you didn't let nothing hold you back awesome job
I use to live in Atlanta,Ga it's not a place for me. I'm not into the partying scene. Everybody is trying to be something that they are not. It's like if you're not wearing a high luxury handbag people look at you funny no thank-you. I will never move to Atlanta,GA again sorry not sorry Atlanta,GA isn't the best and it's not a popping city. It's a place full of fakeness. I'm doing good in Texas wouldn't change it for the world. Glad that you're in Dallas,TX I have family out there. @ Mimi H.
Libra gang♎️ do you have any tips on applying and not having a guaranteed job? Or did you have to submit a offer letter?
I always use my taxes as proof of income when renting an apartment but in Atlanta most places do take offer letters or bank statements.
I’m sorry girl i meant Texas lol but also some places don’t ask for proof of income at all. Like my apartment didn’t ask and I got approved on the spot
True libra, I am too & one thing about this air sign is we are going to move like the wind. I’m omw to Texas & I can’t wait! Please do an update☺️
You didn’t leave Atlanta. You left Norcross, GA. Dallas TX is gorgeous but not as cultural as Atlanta. Dallas is clean but you have to go to Houston to visit for culture. Charlotte, NC might have been a good option for you too due to great weather and in the middle of NY and FL, near DC and ATL. I moved from Charlotte in 2018 to Atlanta. I love it!
6:10 yep!!! I moved into an apt in BROOKHAVEN heart of everything nice area and the apt was INFESTED with those damn big black roaches all sizes the bldg was located near the water stream so it didn’t help…I lived in a few apts in Atlanta and didn’t have that issue but I do take issue with the fact that you are never able to view the ACTUAL UNIT you will be living in…Norcross is close to the city easy to get around and there is a huge Latino population Asian population as well…there is a side of Norcross which is closer to Peachtree corners which is beautiful so it’s about MONEY…how much you want to spend…ATLANTA is very expensive now…and you can live in a dump for 1700-2k a month easily…AGREED…raising a young black male in Atlanta is not the move…at all.
Nobody really lives in the city, most residents are in the Metro area.
Yea you didn’t live in Atlanta , you were in Gwinnett. Seems close but the traffic makes you far from everything in the city. Norcross, is heavy heavy Hispanic. 95% of the apartments in that area are older with cheap renovations. Glad you made it outta there.
This is one of the reasons why I don’t like Georgia. Not everyone who looks Hispanic is from Mexico. Educate yourself and look at a map there are people born from different countries. Immerse yourself in other people’s cultures so that you won’t be so close minded
We don't care what you talking about they are Mexicans to us
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Girl not norcross lol yess thats mexican city. Also they are cheaper but kinda ragedy but baby you should of came to Duluth, Johns creek, etc more suburban area.
Can we get a update on how Dallas is for you ? Planning on moving there
You moved to… Norcross, not Atlanta. 😂. Libra and lived in Norcross for 10 years. Watched it change to what you saw. It’s a place to start but you eventually move on. Living in Duluth. Much better. Johns Creek, Berkeley Lake, Alpharetta and many more.
ATL is for those who have a dream that the city can help facilitate. You have good and bad areas. You start at one place and grow into something much much more.
You should Never move to any space without being in that space prior. That is on you to know. You also shouldn’t blame ATL for you moving to Norcross. If you couldn’t afford to live in a nicer area just say that. 😂. No shade. I started in Marietta and then Norcross after. We all pay our dues.
This wasn’t for you. You weren’t built for the long haul or this wasn’t the right situation for you. All good. We wish you nothing but success. Be mad at Norcross and Peachtree Ind Blvd not the whole ATL.
Some of us made it work and it’s AMAZING!! 🤷🏿🤷🏿💪🏿
OMG, couldn't be me. lol You should have open the door and gave her that work. I'm petty I would have been doing jumping jacks from that day on. PERIODTT
Jumping jacks LMFAO So funny!
You did the right thing - saved yourself and your son. Atlanta is becoming a dump, and yes, there are a lot of "Mexicans" in Atlanta.
On the outskirts
Was watching her “moving to ATL” video and I scroll and see this video right under it 😭😭
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Legit sameeee I clicked so fast like oop 👀🖱💨
I live in Lawrenceville. I like it but I’m ready to move to Florida
I bet they were water bugs too, ga is loaded with them...we lived in a Golf course neighborhood, but everytime it rained the huge ass bugs came into the house,but died as soon as they crossed the poison of the eyes of house due to exterminator
Welcome to Texas I'm a gypsy but out of the states I live in Texas is the best 💯
We have a similar story
its wild to see so many videos about leaving atlanta because i literally just came back from there and want to move 😩😩😩😩❤️ People were hella nice there, the weather was hittin, and its so much to doooo 😍😍 Maybe it’s bc im from a small state but i seriously loved the energy there 🥺 I agree the bugs are so damn big there they need to be payin taxes 😂
You gonna make me move to Dallas 😂🤦🏾♂️❤