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Background information: Albany, Georgia is a city located in the southern part of the state. It is known for its rich history and cultural diversity, as well as its vibrant arts and music scene. The city also boasts affordable housing and a low cost of living compared to other cities in Georgia. However, like any city, living in Albany has its pros and cons.
Many users who have lived in Albany, Georgia have shared their experiences and opinions on the city. Overall, the majority of reviews are positive, with residents praising the sense of community and friendly atmosphere. For example, user "Sarah88" says, "I've lived in Albany for over 10 years and it's been a great experience. The people here are so welcoming and there's always something fun to do." Similarly, user "JohnDoe22" states, "I moved to Albany for work and I've been blown away by the hospitality and warmth of the people here. It's a great place to raise a family."
In addition to the community aspect, many reviewers appreciate the affordable cost of living in Albany. User "SamanthaH" mentions, "I've been able to afford a comfortable lifestyle in Albany that I wouldn't be able to in other cities. The housing prices are great and there are plenty of job opportunities." Another user, "MarkSmith72," adds, "I was surprised to find that the cost of living in Albany was much lower than where I used to live. It's allowed me to save more and enjoy a higher quality of life."
However, there are also some negative reviews about living in Albany. User "JessicaC" expresses, "I've been here for a few years and I find that there's not much to do, especially for young adults. The city could use more entertainment options." Similarly, user "AmyW" states, "The weather here can be unbearably hot and humid in the summer. It's definitely something to consider before moving here."
Overall, the general consensus from user reviews is that Albany, Georgia is a welcoming and affordable place to live. While there may be some drawbacks, such as limited entertainment options and hot weather, the positives seem to outweigh the negatives for many residents.
based on 35 ReviewsGet to know Albany with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Albany
Portal to hell - 12/30/2020
I was born and raised here
Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all
Most Socially ignorant, Emotionally Retarded, and Habitually inconsistent citizens live in
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Portal to hell - 12/30/2020
I was born and raised here
Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all
Most Socially ignorant, Emotionally Retarded, and Habitually inconsistent citizens live in
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Portal to hell - 12/30/2020
I was born and raised here
Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all
Most Socially ignorant, Emotionally Retarded, and Habitually inconsistent citizens live in
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Portal to hell - 12/30/2020
I was born and raised here
Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all
Most Socially ignorant, Emotionally Retarded, and Habitually inconsistent citizens live in
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Portal to hell - 12/30/2020
I was born and raised here
Have moved out of Albany ,but Albany is a portal to HELL. I do not recommend anyone living here nothing good about this town at all
Most Socially ignorant, Emotionally Retarded, and Habitually inconsistent citizens live in
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Born and raised there and then I ESCAPED!! - 1/25/2020
If I could give a ZERO to Albany I would. I grew up there and lived there on and off from 1972-1990 when I graduated from high school and GOT THE HELL OUT!! I guess when my grandparents moved there in the 70s it was a decent place, but it steadily declined and when I return home to visit my few remaining family members there, I just find it more and more and more depressing of a place.
Back when I was growing up it got the title of "murder capital of america" at least for one year. I was scared all the time. I was living in a "bad" area where we had burglar bars on the windows and seemed to know of a murder a few blocks in every direction from my house.
When I visit now there are so many abandoned and boarded up houses. The real estate is worth nothing...the only positive about it if you want somewhere SUPER cheap to buy property and don't need to make money when you sell it.
It is flat, boring, hot, close-minded, etc... It feels like the rest of
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Stay away! - 4/2/2019
I lived here from 1995 to 1999 and it was the most backwards, racist and soul drowning place one could ever hope to live. The churches are rude to you if your not from the south. They wonder why you moved there. People are suspicious of you. The meanest were the church ladies who excluded you and your children. I was also conservative ( now I’m a moderate) and white. The area has beauty and charm, yes. But a lot of crime. We lived in the NE around the golf course so we had little crime but if you left your home you were surrounded by crime. Lots of it too. The mall was carpeted. Why is beyond me. It was the only shopping center in the entire area. We often drove to Atlanta or fla to shop. If your from the north, please consider this, they are still angry over the
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Worst Place to Live - 2/4/2015
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT move to Albany Georgia. It's the worst place to live. Full of racism, terrible education system, students can't read or write at the university level. People are back stabbing no good place to live and work. If you move to that place you will regret it. Don't focus on nice weather, its better to freeze in the cold than to live in a place like this. DO NOT apply for any jobs here and DO NOT think of settling here. Let the people who grew up here live here. If you are not from there don't go there. No job offer can be that good to b here. I made the WORST DECISION OF MY LIFE to work in this wretched place. Evil, backstabbing people ruin my life and my career.
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Not much going on In Albany GA - 1/27/2015
I have had the opportunity to live several parts of the country and Albany is at the bottom of the list. If you never tasted chocolate you can't appreciate it and that is how it is for the city planners and many of its native residents. The city has undeveloped potential in water front areas that could generate a revenue stream for the city, significant unemployment, high health insurance costs due to the medical monopoly of Phoebe hospital, very little cultural activity, and more racism than I've ever experienced. If you move here for a job, pray that it remains stable and provides you with economic security for you and your family. Real estate is much much cheaper here but there isn't any place to hang out after you have worked your 60+ hours. You can be anywhere in the city in about 15-20 minutes. On the morning local news you can listen to The Ag report if you want to know about the price of cotton. If you want to take another job opportunity in another city, it may be difficult
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Do not move to Albany GA - 10/8/2014
We moved to Albany GA and it was 8 months of pure hell. There is NOTHING good about Albany. The weather is horrible--hot and humid and below the "gnat line" which means bugs up the wazoo. There is nothing to do here if you have any cultural interests. Shopping is bad and restaurants are bad. The crime is very high. The people are super friendly when they are trying to recruit you and then they drop you like a hot rock when you get here. People get excited because real estate is cheap here. But if you buy real estate here you will be unlikely to get your money out and it takes forever to sell homes here. IMO, do yourself a favor and do not move
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