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Athens, TN vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta has 0% more violent crime than Athens.
- Atlanta has 21% less property crime than Athens.
 Athens, TNAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock55.322.7
 Property Crime95.1  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Athens, TennesseeCrime Index
 Calhoun, TN15.55
 Riceville, TN23.45
 Etowah, TN34.85
 Englewood, TN35.25
 Niota, TN41.95
 Athens, TN75.2

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