What BestPlaces Users Say about Atlanta
This particular place refers to the city of Atlanta in the state of Georgia. According to the website BestPlaces.net, Atlanta has a population of over 498,715 and is known for its diverse culture, thriving job market, and vibrant nightlife. People from all walks of life have shared their experiences of living in Atlanta on the website, with over 800 user reviews to date. These reviews cover various aspects of life in Atlanta, including the cost of living, safety, education, and overall quality of life. Let's take a closer look at a few of these reviews to gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Atlanta.
1. User "Jessica" talks about the city's job market, saying, "The job market in Atlanta is outstanding. There are so many opportunities in various industries, and the salaries are quite competitive." She also mentions the city's diverse population and how it adds to the overall cultural experience.
2. In contrast, user "John" shares his concerns about the cost of living in Atlanta, saying, "The cost of living here is pretty high, especially compared to other cities in Georgia. Rent, groceries, and utilities are all more expensive here." He also mentions the city's traffic as another downside.
3. User "Samantha" praises the city for its education system, saying, "Atlanta has some excellent schools, both public and private. My kids have received a quality education, and I couldn't be happier with their progress." She also mentions the city's abundance of parks and outdoor activities for families.
4. User "Mark" shares his thoughts on the city's safety, saying, "I've been living in Atlanta for over 10 years now, and I can say that it's a relatively safe city. Of course, there are some areas to avoid, but overall, I feel comfortable walking around at night." He also mentions the city's growing arts and culture scene as a positive aspect.
Overall, the reviews on BestPlaces.net paint a picture of a bustling city with a vibrant job market, diverse population, and a variety of opportunities for families and individuals. However, some concerns about the cost of living and traffic do exist. It's important to take into consideration the different perspectives and experiences shared by the users to get a well-rounded understanding of living in Atlanta.
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Moving to Atlanta - 3/2/2016
From NYC moving to Atlanta. Where to live (have my senior disabled mom with me)?
I hear that Northeast, GA (Lawrenceville, Snellville etc.) is nice and mostly safe (There is no place on this earth that is completely safe and/or without DRAMA- This is not Heaven). So, thriving school and church areas etc., would be suffice. We are very Street Smart so Atlanta would not scare us. There has to be some decent areas in Atlanta. I wonder if Atlanta gets a bad rap due to the majority of the population being African Americans ( As Harlem and certain areas in Brooklyn NY).
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Atlanta is not a good place to live - 3/1/2016
I moved to this Atlanta thinking that they have many opportunities in the workforce. It is not true, I work in the medical field and cannot get a job here. I been living here too long, and ready to move from Ga. The people here have mistreated, lied, and broke into my home about 5 years ago. These people are very rude, backstabbing, and jealous. You cannot make friends with anyone because you will be afraid of what they may do behind your back. I have had a tenant that live next door to me, and I allowed her to come inside my home. She got very jealous of me, when she seen my furniture she begin to copy it. She put the same furniture in her house. And I went on Link IN these same woman copied some jobs from what I have on my profile. I do not trust these people in what they do they are serious backstabbers. I will be moving this year, cannot take this CRAP
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Jacksonville or Tampa??? - 2/22/2016
Ready to leave Atlanta, GA where I was born and raised because of overpopulation and the traffic that comes with it. Lived in New Smyrna Beach, FL for a short while years ago and loved it but the job market is poor for what I do (CNC machinist). Lots of jobs in Tampa and Jacksonville but I've never spent time in either so some advice on which place is better would be greatly appreciated. Keep in mind that the quality of the beach is very
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I wish someone would have been able to warn me!! : - 2/20/2016
We didnt have a choice. NCR relocated world HQ to Atlanta after 120 years in Dayton. After a year looking in Ohio, we packed up my youngest daughter, left my oldest daughter, & son n law, my husbands 2 kids, ailing mother, hubbys father...entire family. My husband was with NCR for 27 years. April they kicked him to the curb. Said they didnt have a position for him any longer...27 years GONE. I have been in Medical Management for 25 years. I have already been through several offices here. People here are the flakiest people I have ever met. Just when you think you have seen it all. Weirdest thing is, most of them didnt originate here....has to be something in the water...probably extra floride. I have never been unemployed in my adult life, nor has my husband. Now BOTH of us have been looking for work for almost A YEAR!!! The numbers are padded, unemployment is off the chart, auto insurance cost more than twice what I paid in Ohio because people here drive like lunatics.
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Do Not Consider Relocating to Atlanta Georgia or S - 1/27/2016
My spouse's job relocated our family to the Atlanta Georgia area. I thought it was going to be a great move for our family. Prior to moving to Atlanta I heard that it was hard to find a job in Atlanta. I had hopes for Atlanta and thought that maybe it would be different for me. Turns out everyone who told me not to move here was right. The unemployment rate is ridiculous high, it is very hard to get a job here, and the schools are not diverse in affordable areas.
Atlanta is very segregated; rich from the poor and black to white. Atlanta is a nice place to live in you are well off or have a decent paying job to live. If you are low income I repeat DO NOT MOVE TO ATLANTA!!! My spouse and I are middle class with just my spouse's income alone. I'm not happy being a stay at home spouse.
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Moving to Atlanta - 8/25/2015
I want to move to Atlanta from Philadelphia, PA. My husband and 5 year-old will be moving as well. I'm a Librarian and my husband is a truck driver. We're African-American and are looking for a single family home no more than 200k. Any recommendations on a nice neighborhood with a good public elementary
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Don't ever move here!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 3/31/2015
I moved to Georgia two years ago for a position within an engineering company. I grew up in California, have lived in Las Vegas, and Portland, Or. Whatever you do don't move to Atlanta, in fact don't move to Georgia in general.
1. Traffic. I thought California was bad, but atlanta has some of the worst traffic I've ever experienced. The drivers in Atlanta are also the worst I've shared the road with. People act like they own the road, I'm not even sure they realize there are other cars on it!
2. Crime. The crime is horrible here, even if you live in the "safe" areas, you're not safe because when someone that wants to rob you knows the wealthy areas to go and get you. Happens everyday.
3. If you live too far away from Atlanta, you enter redneck territory. I had to do some work in Jasper, Ga which is 30 to 45 minutes north of ATL. I heard two men talking about our president saying, "if that n-word walked in her right now I'd kill em!". Dealing
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Atlanta is not the black mecca you think it is - 3/7/2015
I moved to Atlanta after being convinced by family and friends that it would be a great plus for my career since black professionals are doing so "well." What I found is that this is a slave state and most companies are run off contractors or what they call consultants. They do this in order to pay mediocre salaries and not pay full benefits. There are very few jobs so you can be a professional with a graduate degree and years of experience, but have to settle for almost minimum wage to survive. I have gone into interviews and been given a questionable glance or even in some cases asked, So "you" are the candidate? As if they didn't expect me to be black. I think mainly because of the well-known companies that I have had the privilege to work for and my training. It is surprisingly segregated here. There is even a noticeable difference in neighborhoods. In almost every area I traveled (and city data I researched), the gated and plush communities are usually less than 15 percent
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Excellent Bang for Buck - 12/20/2014
In Atlanta, you get a lot for your money. It's not the best city in a lot of categories but it's better than most other big cities in many ways. Quality of Life and Cost of Living intersect in Atlanta. You can spend more and live somewhere else that's better but if you want to get the most bang for your buck, Atlanta is your
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