Dude, I almost choked on my quesadilla when you put up the article about "Snowpocalypse"!!! The little rural Oregon town I live in had more like 2 feet a few years back, literally trapping people inside. I think I'll be ale to handle Atlanta's winters!! hahaha
It's not the winter weather that's hard in and around Atlanta, it's the residents perceptions because they don't see it often and don't know what to do. People here freak out when they see flurries or rain for that matter. Cars slow and they clog EVERY roadway bringing roadways to near halts. That is the problem.
I'll add a con. I was down there for 4 days in July 2021 and I absolutely fell in love with Atlanta but the roads. OMFG. The roads would be a potential deal breaker for any plans to move there. Our roads aren't great in Hot Springs (Arkansas) either but at least we've never had it break a wheel bearing like we did there. The snowpocalypse you guys had was seriously only 2 inches? We average 6" a year and in February 2021 we got 24" (2ft) in 6 days (and lows at or below 0). The humidity? I feel your pain. The humidity is horrible here too
This video doesn’t help. Atlanta is definitely all hype. Although it offers a good quality of life in comparison to much larger cities like New York or DC in the tri-state area, Atlanta didn’t make the cut. I lived in Atlanta for 10 years he’s taking you through tourist areas and the average person doesn’t live in those areas so it’s not an accurate depiction of what life would be like in Atlanta. Salaries are low, it’s hard to find a decent job unless you’re in healthcare, IT. It’s set up to be an entrepreneurial place but most people are not entrepreneurs. So it would require you getting more than one job in order to stay afloat. There’s a lot more I could say especially pertaining to dating, finding work, and building relationships with People whether it be professional and personal.. but I’ll save that for another time because it’s not as great as you’d think.
I disagree. Atlanta is very diverse and job types and salaries. There are many people I know making good money in blue and white collar jobs. Atlanta had the second most number of government jobs outside of DC (due to it being a state capital and home to a number of federal offices like the CDC). Income inequality is an issue but that mostly pertains to those of us natives who were born in poor areas here. I was lucky enough to make it to college due to my circumstances but many aren’t and that creates a divide in the area between the low income and high income people.
People have different perspectives on Atlanta. I for one was born there so of course I think it’s great. I do want to go back to my mom’s island a lot of the time though.
I agree. However - since this video centennial yards has made a lot of progress and the downtown area will have many more residences breweries and grocery making it much better for living.
I'm from Atlanta but moved to Seattle. I think Atlanta city is better if you like clubbing and fine dining esp for the middle class person you can get fancy food. Atlanta has the best fresh flown in seafood and the produce the fruits are huge. Airport is busy so fresh shipment of produce is bountiful. Seattle has better weather but priced out of buying a home unless u are rich.
I've been to ATL last year as a tourist from the Czech republic. Atlanta is beutiful. I lived in Peachtree tower 300, so I was close to CNN Center, Olympic park, Coca-Cola, Aquarium and more. Also visited botanical garden. I must return this year again to see more!
Oooo I want to move to London from Atlanta. Actually, I want to try Portugal first but would love to do a year in London. Will you ever move back to the States?
@@jadexplores2100 No never. I have a family here and feels so safe here. America has too many guns and too much racism. Come to England,it is a much nicer place to live and you can sleep safe at night without a gun in your drawer. London is massive yet wonderful but very expensive.
@@sillybilly1662 I've only been to London once for 1 day and it was on my list to come back last year and spend a few weeks but COVID got in the way of those plans. I am intrigued by Europe in general but specifically London and Lisbon which I've spent more time in Lisbon but want to start spending half the year in the EU to determine if I might want to settle in an EU city in the future. I can just 'see' myself doing it as there are cities there that just seem like they'd be a great fit. For instance, I ditched my car in ATL after spending 5 years in Chicago and returning here to Atlanta and being determined not to drive here this time around; I'm definitely a rare species here deciding to live city life here without a car. But in the EU there are so many cities with great public transport which is a major pro IMO. I know no place is perfect but I love the vibe in places like London and other places where they consider healthcare a right and not a privilege for the wealthy (going off on a tangent now lol). Anyways, so happy for you that it worked out for you and that you enjoy living there!
@@jadexplores2100 Well London is even bigger than New York but Lisbon is much smaller and more the size of Atlanta so it depends what kind of life you want. Metropolis or city life. More culture and history either way. So many Americans live in London so you will be fine.🙏
@@jadexplores2100 Lisbon is way better than London. Quality of life is incomparable. Just see photos, I don't need to explain myself. Only thing London can win (depending on your job an role) is on salary.
I believe the bridge is in cobb County, a northern suburb of Atlanta. I have lived in Atlanta since the sixties. It used to be such a cool place to live. It was like an oasis in the state. Pretty liberal minded in spite of being in Georgia. Of course it did not have all the entertainment options like now but the population of the metro area was about half what it was now. You could see the Allman Brothers band play for free in Piedmont Park, see the ballet or David bowie at the fox theater or prowl around underground Atlanta before it became a tourist trap. Imho the demise of Atlanta from a fun and easy big little city was around the mid seventies. Pershing point was demolished and glass office towers went up. That was the beginning of the end. Btw Pershing point was a triangular piece of land where peactree street and west peachtree met. It had a couple of old apartment bldg with shops and restaurants on the ground floor. Very quaint and eclectic area. All of these reminders of old Atlanta were crushed by developers and the building boom was on. If you are of a certain age just coming to town I'm sure you would love the modern version. However, you would miss so much important stuff that came before. Good luck.
@@samatl5344 Bro I used to live there 11 years ago! I'm glad to hear fellow Koreans are still hanging around in this time I can't wait to go back someday
My top 3 is Atlanta Georgia, Anderson South Carolina, and Greenville South Carolina. I’m a bit biased since i was born and raised in SC but still I think Atlanta is the best and basically anywhere in SC is a great option as well
Também temos uma comunidade grande de brasileiros na cidade Marietta que fica do lado de Atlanta. Óbvio você não precisa viver lá mas é bom se quiser fazer amizade ou estiver a fim de comer uma coxinha!
Hi Brian,l am planning to visit my relatives back in MO,Covid19 willing😃 and everytime l add a City l haven't seen yet. Would you recommend me to visit Atl and how many days would l need to stay,to have a good sightseeing? Many thanks and greetings from 🇮🇹
2 inches of snow and you guys consider that a bad snow storm I live I Nebraska and we would want just 2 inches of snow we get way more than that which is main reason why I'm considering to Georgia
it was tongue in cheek with only intermittent snow a city isn't going to have massive and expensive operation on standby, it's more cost effective to just shut down for a short time
@@irunusa And from March to October, it’s so hot and humid you’ll feel like you’re shoved up Satan’s armpit. Sometimes it’s overcast that lasts for days, or endless rainstorms that flood the streets. Sometimes it’s all 3 at once! And the pollen gets so bad in spring everything’s covered in yellow.
A review for the children. Not "almost everyone" rides a bike. Just the younguns, like this one. Its a small percent of commuters who ride a bike. He's right about traffic though!
DC a much larger city? Ha. Sure, it has a bigger city proper population but metropolitan area populations are comparable, and Atlanta's developed imprint is larger than the metropolitan areas of Washington DC and Baltimore COMBINED.
I am amazed! You got it right! Never say Hotlanta. It is the ATL. I'm born and raised here and will never wear a face burka!! That mask thing is just hysteria! Enjoy my town, people. And catch the Bert Show on Q-100 FM in the mornings.
This guy with not mention the crime or the radical alt right political philosophy that seems like a mania down there. Also did not mention the poor quality of public education.....He did say it "snows" in Atlanta. No, it's frozen precip but it's not snow
All my data came straight from census.gov. I believe I used the data for 2018 and even the data for 2019 shows it the median income round $31,000/yr. and Georgia $29,500/yr in 2019. I know average and the median are different numbers and I will admit when doing my research I was looking at the median not the average. Thanks for that 👍🏼
Definitely not LA. Visited LA didn't like it. ATL is totally different. Plus the video doesn't show Atlanta. He's walking through the tourist district. Not many people live there.
@@kenchambers7137 Honestly I didn't see much of LA like I wanted to, but I just didn't get good vibes from the city when I was there. I prefer San Diego, CA. Anyway, I live in metro Atlanta, and I have an on and off( love & dislike) relationship with the city of Atlanta.
4 seasons? Where in Atlanta do you live? It's hot or 33 and rain. I'm betting you wouldn't take your walk that you made during your video at night. Atlanta USED to be nice. Now it's crime ridden. Ask yourself why traffic is bad.....it's because everyone lives in the suburbs. Who wants to pay $1500-$2000 in rent to step over crackheads to go to their car they hope is still there or in one piece. Midtown is an armpit, the west end is a warzone and don't even THINK about hanging out in Buckhead without body armor.
@@Jihad_davis1 you are right I live Kennesaw. Pine Tree Country Club and Atlanta is boring as hell and a politically correct Rat Hole. LA, Miami, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Sacramento are not boring!!! I hope you get my drift now. You have not been around yet.
One thing I like about living in Atlanta is that you can ignore jury duty and they won't come after you.
Moving next month...can't wait..hope you post more vids soon 🥰🍄
Good luck dear!!!
Dude, I almost choked on my quesadilla when you put up the article about "Snowpocalypse"!!! The little rural Oregon town I live in had more like 2 feet a few years back, literally trapping people inside. I think I'll be ale to handle Atlanta's winters!! hahaha
It's not the winter weather that's hard in and around Atlanta, it's the residents perceptions because they don't see it often and don't know what to do. People here freak out when they see flurries or rain for that matter. Cars slow and they clog EVERY roadway bringing roadways to near halts. That is the problem.
@@cflash2785 I totally understand. I’m from Southern California. Same thing happens down there when it rains for a few minutes! 😂
Moved BACK here from L.A. in 2013-love the night life, restaurants, and many other things. Snow?? Measurable snow about 2 X in 9 years
God is SO great! God bless! God bless everyone!
I'll add a con.
I was down there for 4 days in July 2021 and I absolutely fell in love with Atlanta but the roads. OMFG. The roads would be a potential deal breaker for any plans to move there.
Our roads aren't great in Hot Springs (Arkansas) either but at least we've never had it break a wheel bearing like we did there.
The snowpocalypse you guys had was seriously only 2 inches? We average 6" a year and in February 2021 we got 24" (2ft) in 6 days (and lows at or below 0).
The humidity? I feel your pain. The humidity is horrible here too
Georgia has nothing on Pennsylvania regarding potholes
I can’t count how many times I’ve seen those large rectangular metal plates in the road covering holes.
Thanks, Brian. I like Atlanta. I just hate driving there sometimes.
This video doesn’t help. Atlanta is definitely all hype. Although it offers a good quality of life in comparison to much larger cities like New York or DC in the tri-state area, Atlanta didn’t make the cut. I lived in Atlanta for 10 years he’s taking you through tourist areas and the average person doesn’t live in those areas so it’s not an accurate depiction of what life would be like in Atlanta. Salaries are low, it’s hard to find a decent job unless you’re in healthcare, IT. It’s set up to be an entrepreneurial place but most people are not entrepreneurs. So it would require you getting more than one job in order to stay afloat. There’s a lot more I could say especially pertaining to dating, finding work, and building relationships with People whether it be professional and personal.. but I’ll save that for another time because it’s not as great as you’d think.
I disagree. Atlanta is very diverse and job types and salaries. There are many people I know making good money in blue and white collar jobs. Atlanta had the second most number of government jobs outside of DC (due to it being a state capital and home to a number of federal offices like the CDC). Income inequality is an issue but that mostly pertains to those of us natives who were born in poor areas here. I was lucky enough to make it to college due to my circumstances but many aren’t and that creates a divide in the area between the low income and high income people.
People have different perspectives on Atlanta. I for one was born there so of course I think it’s great. I do want to go back to my mom’s island a lot of the time though.
@@laudrella5513 Atl is trash
I agree. However - since this video centennial yards has made a lot of progress and the downtown area will have many more residences breweries and grocery making it much better for living.
@@CWTGD since it's so much trash.... Then pls, besides NY, LA, San Francisco and DC... tell me where's so dope to live in.
I'm from Atlanta but moved to Seattle. I think Atlanta city is better if you like clubbing and fine dining esp for the middle class person you can get fancy food. Atlanta has the best fresh flown in seafood and the produce the fruits are huge. Airport is busy so fresh shipment of produce is bountiful. Seattle has better weather but priced out of buying a home unless u are rich.
better weather in Seattle...? If you like rain 2/3 of the year
Seattle is better
Seattle and the Pacific Northwest in general is MILES better for everything including culture, nature, weather, people, etc.
Hey! We love exploring Georgia state- great video, information and & coverage of the city!
Awesome! Thank you! I love it too
I've been to ATL last year as a tourist from the Czech republic. Atlanta is beutiful. I lived in Peachtree tower 300, so I was close to CNN Center, Olympic park, Coca-Cola, Aquarium and more. Also visited botanical garden. I must return this year again to see more!
As an ex Atlantan living in London, England I can tell you that when I go back to visit Atlanta it feels so tiny now.
Oooo I want to move to London from Atlanta. Actually, I want to try Portugal first but would love to do a year in London. Will you ever move back to the States?
@@jadexplores2100 No never. I have a family here and feels so safe here. America has too many guns and too much racism.
Come to England,it is a much nicer place to live and you can sleep safe at night without a gun in your drawer.
London is massive yet wonderful but very expensive.
@@sillybilly1662 I've only been to London once for 1 day and it was on my list to come back last year and spend a few weeks but COVID got in the way of those plans. I am intrigued by Europe in general but specifically London and Lisbon which I've spent more time in Lisbon but want to start spending half the year in the EU to determine if I might want to settle in an EU city in the future. I can just 'see' myself doing it as there are cities there that just seem like they'd be a great fit. For instance, I ditched my car in ATL after spending 5 years in Chicago and returning here to Atlanta and being determined not to drive here this time around; I'm definitely a rare species here deciding to live city life here without a car. But in the EU there are so many cities with great public transport which is a major pro IMO. I know no place is perfect but I love the vibe in places like London and other places where they consider healthcare a right and not a privilege for the wealthy (going off on a tangent now lol). Anyways, so happy for you that it worked out for you and that you enjoy living there!
@@jadexplores2100 Well London is even bigger than New York but Lisbon is much smaller and more the size of Atlanta so it depends what kind of life you want. Metropolis or city life. More culture and history either way. So many Americans live in London so you will be fine.🙏
@@jadexplores2100 Lisbon is way better than London. Quality of life is incomparable. Just see photos, I don't need to explain myself. Only thing London can win (depending on your job an role) is on salary.
That beat so fire I was too busy freestyling instead of watching
You all are amazing! God bless everyone!
Not so much the snow that brings Atlanta to a stop but ICE and Freezing Rain is the main culprit!
I remember that wooden bridge, I used to cross there allot back when I lived here.
I believe the bridge is in cobb County, a northern suburb of Atlanta. I have lived in Atlanta since the sixties. It used to be such a cool place to live. It was like an oasis in the state. Pretty liberal minded in spite of being in Georgia. Of course it did not have all the entertainment options like now but the population of the metro area was about half what it was now. You could see the Allman Brothers band play for free in Piedmont Park, see the ballet or David bowie at the fox theater or prowl around underground Atlanta before it became a tourist trap. Imho the demise of Atlanta from a fun and easy big little city was around the mid seventies. Pershing point was demolished and glass office towers went up. That was the beginning of the end. Btw Pershing point was a triangular piece of land where peactree street and west peachtree met. It had a couple of old apartment bldg with shops and restaurants on the ground floor. Very quaint and eclectic area. All of these reminders of old Atlanta were crushed by developers and the building boom was on. If you are of a certain age just coming to town I'm sure you would love the modern version. However, you would miss so much important stuff that came before. Good luck.
One more con is that it's got a LOT of bugs, thanks to the hot and humid weather. But again, it's the same everywhere in the south.
What are the best entertainment and art neighborhoods to move too?
How well would a Korean dude fit in ATL ? Debating whether to move to ATL or Dallas ...
There’s a large Korean community in the Gwinnett County area.
@@samatl5344 Thank you ! I've decided to move to ATL in a month ! Im excited
Asian percentage in:
Dallas = 2.9%
Atlanta = 4.4%
We love Koreans and Korean bbq!!!
@@samatl5344 Bro I used to live there 11 years ago! I'm glad to hear fellow Koreans are still hanging around in this time
I can't wait to go back someday
Great video! I'm brazilian and I'm looking to live in US on the next year. Your video make me think Atlanta is one of the best options for me!
Think about Lagrange dude. Research it too and it is awesoem
My top 3 is Atlanta Georgia, Anderson South Carolina, and Greenville South Carolina. I’m a bit biased since i was born and raised in SC but still I think Atlanta is the best and basically anywhere in SC is a great option as well
Também temos uma comunidade grande de brasileiros na cidade Marietta que fica do lado de Atlanta. Óbvio você não precisa viver lá mas é bom se quiser fazer amizade ou estiver a fim de comer uma coxinha!
Marietta and Smyrna have big Brazilian communities
@Question everything nyc way too dirty
Thank you for Sharing it
low cost of living is disappearing everywhere, even in tX where I am -- live outside Atlanta in smaller towns and commute if you can
Peace Brian great video / information! I'm thinking of possibly moving to Atlanta! I'll be in touch! (I just subscribed)
Hi Brian,l am planning to visit my relatives back in MO,Covid19 willing😃 and everytime l add a City l haven't seen yet. Would you recommend me to visit Atl and how many days would l need to stay,to have a good sightseeing? Many thanks and greetings from 🇮🇹
Snowpocalipse, hotlanta... i like these terms ❤😂
you want bad traffic and drivers? come to Houston -- highest DUI fatalities in America are in Harris county tX
In your opinion is it safe? As compared to NY
Thank you so much, Brian! The video is really useful!👍
That's a dope soundtrack you got... Where could I find it?
2 inches of snow and you guys consider that a bad snow storm I live I Nebraska and we would want just 2 inches of snow we get way more than that which is main reason why I'm considering to Georgia
it was tongue in cheek
with only intermittent snow a city isn't going to have massive and expensive operation on standby, it's more cost effective to just shut down for a short time
Great video Brian!
I love the city Periodt Atlanta 🇺🇸🥰
2 inches of snow shut everything down? 😂😂😂
I literally had to stay at my friends house for 1 week because I could not go home. It was the lack of preparation from the state lol.
@@Kingbrimancia Wow. 😂😂
@@irunusa that’s kind of the whole south. I live in Alabama, and if there is even a *chance* of snow, everything shuts down.
@@alexanderarrington2393 Wow, that's crazy to me 😂
@@irunusa And from March to October, it’s so hot and humid you’ll feel like you’re shoved up Satan’s armpit. Sometimes it’s overcast that lasts for days, or endless rainstorms that flood the streets. Sometimes it’s all 3 at once! And the pollen gets so bad in spring everything’s covered in yellow.
Very good info, what is the gay lifestyle like in ATL?!!
Good work bro
Like Atlanta but it’s not compared to Miami Florida it’s just a different lifestyle there.
you clipped that Lav mic facing the wrong way my man
nevermind you fixed it
Very good job
I’m moving out there in 2 weeks
Another pro is the cute, sweet guys there like yourself. 💙
I lived in LA i can deal with the traffic lol
Very nice 👌
A review for the children. Not "almost everyone" rides a bike. Just the younguns, like this one. Its a small percent of commuters who ride a bike. He's right about traffic though!
I’m born and raised, you say Hotlanta we know you are from outta town. A town
YOU ARE FINE!
You have a nice smile
I wanna meet you I’m in Atl
DC a much larger city? Ha. Sure, it has a bigger city proper population but metropolitan area populations are comparable, and Atlanta's developed imprint is larger than the metropolitan areas of Washington DC and Baltimore COMBINED.
watching from japan
not so different from Dallas
wheres da latino area in atl?
People in Atlanta is friendly????
I am amazed! You got it right! Never say Hotlanta. It is the ATL. I'm born and raised here and will never wear a face burka!! That mask thing is just hysteria! Enjoy my town, people. And catch the Bert Show on Q-100 FM in the mornings.
Well said!
you forgot one best pros that ATL have, and thats the women, the women there are so hot, besides Miami but still, they have some nice looking women
More pros than cons
Ok but this dude is so handsome
Pete Davidson's little brother?
It’s an immediate giveaway someone isn’t from Atlanta if they say Hotlanta.
I would also think no covid restrictions would appeal a lot of people
the crimes can also be a con
2 inches of snwo stopped a whole city. Smh lmao 🤣
This fool said Yo Yo Yo Yo,..lol ..he also said Atlanta was a State..wow.. he look Luke he been n America 10 minutes ND thinks he knows ATL. 🙄
worst place and worts state ,,, avoid this place if you want to live in peace.
Atlanta ruins the entire state!
Whats up brian bro pee from the trap
This guy with not mention the crime or the radical alt right political philosophy that seems like a mania down there. Also did not mention the poor quality of public education.....He did say it "snows" in Atlanta. No, it's frozen precip but it's not snow
Average U.S. income is $28,000/yr? Please check your "facts". This is obviously off.
All my data came straight from census.gov. I believe I used the data for 2018 and even the data for 2019 shows it the median income round $31,000/yr. and Georgia $29,500/yr in 2019. I know average and the median are different numbers and I will admit when doing my research I was looking at the median not the average. Thanks for that 👍🏼
what's your source?!
An overrated, giant suburb with people who think ATL is LA.
And LA is very expensive
Definitely not LA. Visited LA didn't like it. ATL is totally different. Plus the video doesn't show Atlanta. He's walking through the tourist district. Not many people live there.
burdrchitect 1 i always heat a lot of people who say they don’t like LA, do you prefer it Atlanta over LA?
@@kenchambers7137 Honestly I didn't see much of LA like I wanted to, but I just didn't get good vibes from the city when I was there. I prefer San Diego, CA. Anyway, I live in metro Atlanta, and I have an on and off( love & dislike) relationship with the city of Atlanta.
burdrchitect 1 maybe you should look at Texas then haha or North Carolina
Damn that guy is cute...
😂😂
every city has traffic
This guy is so fine haha
Unremarkable city with no charm. Can be improved but...Is just a corporate place with terrible traffic and weather too.
How can you say "Pros and Cons" when there are no pros? Atlanta's a dump, a third country city inside the U.S.A.
Don’t go unless you already know someone. You’ll be another face in a growing crowd. You’re not special.
4 seasons? Where in Atlanta do you live? It's hot or 33 and rain. I'm betting you wouldn't take your walk that you made during your video at night. Atlanta USED to be nice. Now it's crime ridden. Ask yourself why traffic is bad.....it's because everyone lives in the suburbs. Who wants to pay $1500-$2000 in rent to step over crackheads to go to their car they hope is still there or in one piece. Midtown is an armpit, the west end is a warzone and don't even THINK about hanging out in Buckhead without body armor.
nobody calls it the ATL you vulture
Crime.
Boring city. Good bar scene though.
it's not boring you probably don't live there😂
@@Jihad_davis1 you are right I live Kennesaw. Pine Tree Country Club and Atlanta is boring as hell and a politically correct Rat Hole. LA, Miami, New York City, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Sacramento are not boring!!!
I hope you get my drift now. You have not been around yet.
@@nickbeef4824 All Those Cities Are the same almost every big city is like that so shut the hell up Nick Beef
@@Jihad_davis1 he’s right Atlanta is lame. Good business but nothing really to do compared to other cities. Sorry.
@@philcooley5443 It's a lot of stuff to do for me do y'all even look up stuff to do