Everyone is Hood Rich
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6/28/2007
Atlanta itself is a beautiful city and there are many things to do.
BUT, the traffic is horrible. Public transportation through MARTA has not kept up with the population boom over the years. I spend at least 2 and a half hours out of my day stuck in traffic.
The people are really stuck up. Everyone believes they are "hood rich." The people here are arrogant, rude , and let the truth be told, they are broke. That is where the term "hood rich" comes into play. Everyone in ATL believe that they have money when they drive their new Lex around but still live pay check to pay check.
I think media and the hip hop community have glorified Atlanta to the extent that almost every college grad that comes to this city with high hopes, become frustrated and leave disappointed.
Housing prices continue to rise but are reasonable as compared to places like New York City and some neighborhoods are sketchy as crime continues to be a major problem for this city. Smog, smog, smog everywhere, with the heat, it is hard to breathe anymore and maybe that is the reason those here have bad allergies and other health issues.
We have all the major sports here but support only comes when a team wins. This is not a good pro sports town, but college and high school sports have a high interest.
ATL is what it is and I must say that being here for 6 years, I am ready to get out.
Victor | Greenville, NC