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.
based on 318 ReviewsGet to know Atlanta with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Atlanta
Beautiful Place, Terrible People - 5/30/2012
I've lived in a few different places and I have to say that Atlanta, GA is by far the worst. The city itself is beautiful but most of the people here are either extremely racist or completely self-centered and rude. I transferred here for a job a couple of years back and came excited with an open mind. But I knew something was wrong when I attempted to say hi to a few people and, instead of acknowledging me, they quickly looked to the ground. It has been this way everyday since. Also, I have NEVER been a racist person and have had quite a few African American friends in my lifetime, but the way I've been treated here is appalling, hurtful and honestly surprising. Not EVERYONE is like this and I have met a handful of nice people, but not enough to stay. My guard has completely gone up since being in Atlanta and I look forward to moving next month before I turn into a misserable
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Atlanta - 2/15/2012
I have several friends moving to Atlanta from Brazil. By reading these postings, they were put off by the city. I have lived in Atlanta most of my life and call the city home. Although there is racism, I would claim that Atlanta would have to be one of the least racist places I have visited or lived. Atlanta has a very large population of all different cultures competing to just get by. This competition stems from survival, not racism. The majority of my time is spent in the suburbs, and they are not housing "rednecks." The suburbs are actually a place that houses families and people just trying to escape a life in the city. Although the city can be dangerous at times, Atlanta is an amazing place to live. With the abundance of cultures, Atlanta is a melting pot for all different languages and heritages. Clarkston, is known in the US as the most diverse region. This little part of Atlanta houses hundreds of languages and a refugee center that helps to introduce refugees to the
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Thinking of moving to Atlanta - 2/13/2012
I have lived in San Diego for 10 years and was thinking of moving to Atlanta. Not reading too many positive things though. I was looking to move due to the high cost of living in California. I grew up in Scotland and i'm not used to the huge under current of racism. I never really experienced that in San Diego but it seems bad in Atlanta. Anybody got any other suggestions? I was also thinking of Charlotte,
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Getting around in metro Atlanta-smog and traffic - 2/8/2012
I am an Atlanta native in my early sixties. I will not be retiring in the Atlanta area even though my friends and family are nearby. The reason for this is primarily a result of the horrendous traffic problems in the metro area. You may have a window of opportunity to get around between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. only. Drivers are very erratic and careless and road rage is a problem in the hot weather. Interstate 285 and GA 400 are really dangerous. Many people try to avoid these roads because they are so hazardous. I will probably move to the Asheville, NC area where traffic is much better and the cultural and political environment is more hospitable. If you love traffic, hot weather, lots of code orange smog days and right wing politics, Atlanta is for
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ATLANTA:THE MOST RACIST CITY IN THE UNITED STATES - 10/5/2011
in your face racism,thats totally accepted here,poorly planned,and hot as a oven in the summer that sucks the life out of you physically,rampant violent crime,awful traffic...THE NEGATIVES FAR OUTWEIGH ANY POSITIVES IN LIVING IN ATLANTA....RETIRING TO BEUTIFUL SEATTLE AS SOON AS I RETIRE!!!
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Atlanta: Midnight at the Garden in the Southern H - 9/11/2011
I have lived in Atlanta for almost ten yers and its the time to consider a move to avoid a head on collision with my career. Atlanta is an OK city to live. It has some pros and cons and I will list some according to my personal experience. The most accurate description that I have ever heard of this city is that it is populated by those comming from more far repressive places in the South, they come here to play but they still carry some of that baggage. To give you an idea of the political flavor when Obama won, there were fireworks in the mostly African American Downtown. In the suburbs it was a Confederate wake. The Metropolitan area is a little more liberal, the surrounding suburbs more politically conservative. Lots of people from California and New York transfer here to avoid the harsh cost of living. They feel a little let down culturally but then they don't pay every cent they earn on housing.
Climate- moderate, global warming making the summers harder
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Quite complaining about traffic - 9/2/2011
I moved to Atlanta for grad school and had hoped to stay there but couldn’t find a job so had to move. I have definitely liked Atlanta best of the places I have lived. I find it ironic how everyone is complaining about the traffic b/c what I liked best was that you had a lot of good in-town neighborhoods that were not prohibitively expensive. I lived in Druid Hills and was 3 miles from Midtown, Downtown, Buckhead, and Decatur (no reason to go anywhere else) and had a nicer apartment for half the price of my apt in DC. The only time I was ever on the highway was to go to the airport (from which you have a nonstop flight to almost every major city in the world). Of course housing is cheaper in the suburbs but that’s offset by the added transportation costs you have from living there. Plus you have a rail system that services all the main business centers. In Atlanta you had big city amenities at small city prices.
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Atlanta area.... not what you expect! - 9/1/2011
I have lived in the Atlanta area for 11 years. The first 3 yrs were ok then I started to notice that segregation was rampant, the races only seem to get along on the surface, examine deeper and the truth comes out. Most areas outside of the city itself are occupied by "rednecks" Most positions in management is held by "whites". Most important "law making decisions" are made by "Whites" which support "their interests". I agree that certain areas are great to live, and you may feel that you are accepted by those around you,but if you are not from the South, non-white, female, educated, forget it! The system here is the "Good Ole Boy" The tension in this place between blacks and whites is terrible. Nepotism is the way of the land here, If you are not related or married to someone who has the authority you will not make it here for very long. The schools are very bad here, there are great relationships from elementary to middle school between the races, get to high school and it is
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