Getting around in metro Atlanta-smog and traffic
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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 you.
Phyllis | Lilburn, GA