What BestPlaces Users Say about Albany
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
City of Albany - 2/2/2009
Albany Ga. is the worst place I have ever lived. Albany is like a horror story. Crime, gang, drug infested. Law enforcement is practally non existant.City officials are money hungry wolves, with no regard for tax paying law abiding citizens. You have to be a thief or drug dealer to get special attention here. Albany promises better things but never delivers. Years ago it was known as the Good Life City...nowdays it's the Short Life
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Not even close to "good life city" - 9/29/2008
Albany is like the black hole of doom. I've tried countless times to move away from this pit of dispair, but had to return for family reasons. It's somewhat of a joke. But it is NOT a joke that Albany has so much potential and so little benefit. I've lived here since 1976 (except during college years) and seen factories close, a tax burden of a civic center that sits empty most of the year, the only tv station for miles around BUT they don't even have news on holidays or weekends (that is just STUPID), a drop out rate of astronomical proportions, teen pregancy almost double that of the state -- I could go on and on. Albany is the biggest small town in the US. Everyone knows each other's business and if you aren't in the "good ol' boy" netweork, you can forget it. It's like a bad high school. Don't even think of moving here. There were 8 murders before April of this year - EIGHT! Crime is horrendous, gang activity is high.... And to top it off, it's too hot to breathe in the summer
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Hot/Humid/Gnats - 9/29/2008
Winters are very mild but summers are scorching. Watering of lawns is required during frequent dry spells if you want green grass. Humidity during summer months has you drenched in sweat when outside for just a minute or two. Gnats are the national bird and are a real nuisance for people and terrible for dogs as they flock to their eyes. For a few months each year there are biting flies that irritate the tips of dogs
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Wher the heck do you live??!! - 11/24/2007
As an employee with a large international company with a facility in Albany my work carried me to nine cities scattered around the U.S. and to one foreign city. My last few working years were spent at the Albany facility and I retired at the fairly young age of 48 after 25 years of work with the company. My family - wife, self, and 3 children ages 20, 17 and 12 - enjoyed Albany better than any other place and after 3 years of retirement here we have not regretted
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"taint so" - 11/16/2007
The two people who have dissed Albany in the reviews now on this site obviously have an ax to grind. Why the site continues to show these and ignore my previous favorable review I do not know. Withall, Albany is a fine city, a great place to live and/or raise a family, and I feel qualified to judge as I have lived in fourteen other cities and towns scattered all over the U.S. Frankly, I suspect the two malcontented persons come from a competitor town and are simply jealous of the many attractions offered by Albany - features that caused an independant national publication to name Albany as Georgia's most livable metropolitan area. So go
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Other viewpoints - 9/23/2007
I do not at all agree with the comments made by "Julie" and "Kendall" on this site. For other opinions click on "More Albany, Ga Sperling Views" which follows Julie's comments and in my opinion give the thoughts of a vast majority of present and past residents of
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The Best Overall - 8/24/2007
Over a 30 year career I have lived in 14 cities and towns, large and small, scattered all over the U.S., including Albany, and have visited many more. Albany is not perfect, but it certainly is the best and most pleasant place I've ever lived in. It is big enough to have most of the stores and amenities that larger places have but without the drawbacks of those places, such as frustrating traffic conditions. Even with such negatives as hot, humid summers, the great winter weather, super health facilities and wide, uncluttered boulevards make for a high quality of living. I miss it, and can't wait for retirement time to arrive so that I can locate permanently in Albany and once again enjoy the low-stress, laid back style of living that this community
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Local Hospital - 6/26/2007
One of the local hospital's-Phoebe is a really greedy hospital in terms of cost. our Health care costs here are 15% higher than the national average. The local hospital strongly regulates the quality of care. The hospital often over bills and is very crooked in it's manipulation of other health facilities from being able to come in and improve, at least lower the existing health care
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Albany Has it All - 5/19/2007
In addition to its many other favorable attributes Albany is ideally located just 2 1/2 hours away from the Florida Gulf Coast beaches and 3 hours from the mountains of north Georgia. And if you want the atmosphere of a big city Atlanta is only 3 hours distant. But if you do go there, after two or three days you'll want to return to the wonderfully laid back life in
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