Thinking of moving to Atlanta Georgia.  Is it a good place to live and raise a family?
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Atlanta is one of the most sprawling cities (next to the LA area of course!) Your best bet is one of the suburbs or surounding cities. Henry county, just south of Atlanta (still commute distance) has some great neighborhoods that have still not shot up in price. In Atlanta, it is quite an urban atmosphere, but they have some great stuff to do. Six Flags, Atlanta Braves, Basketball (ok not so good), Worlds LARGEST Aquarium (brand new!) Its a way different atmosphere from the west coast, including education, which is ranked much lower than California. Try looking in small cities around the edges of Atlanta that are still in commute distance. Hope this helps!
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As a whole it is not too good because Georgia is one of the lowest ranking states, but with that said it all depends on where you move and what school your child goes to.  Georgia has some really good schools, and some that are not doing so well.  The HOPE Scholarship is really good if you child maintains a B or higher average in a Georgia high school and decides to go to college in Georgia. \n\nBeing that I graduated from a Georgia high school, I feel that it is pretty much up your child to make the best of what's given to them.  The education system can only do so much the rest is up to the child.
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We moved here from Chicago a few years ago to Birmingham. My wife practically had to be forced onto the plane when I came down for the interview. Now, she wouldn't move back for all the money in the world. Here's why:\n\n1) Great people. Forget all the stereotypes. You can find friendly, thoughtful, enlightened people in Birmingham. It's a university-driven town. And as far as the racism goes, I head more racial slurs in one week in Chicago than I've heard in five years in Birmingham. \n\n2) Surprising cultural scene. My wife sat on several boards in Chicago and was absolutely amazed at the diversity of cultural opportunities here. The ballet is first-rate (only one of a handful allowed to perform Ballanchine), the symphony is pretty good, and you have a host of music festivals, film festivals, etc. etc. What's more, the arts are far more accessible in Birmingham than in other larger cities. Oh, and every other year, this city seems to produce a Pulitzer Prize winner. Must be something in the water here. My house is only 2 blocks from where Walker Percy grew up. \n\n3) Great restaurants. Seriously. And I'm not talking rib shacks here. \n\n4) Natural beauty. We were expecting flat and dry. It's hilly and gorgeous here. And the winters, although chilly, are relatively mild. \n\n5) Way of life. The people here work hard, but it's not all about the money. Gracious people, well-mannered children. Oh, and when you move here, people actually bring you food to get acquainted. I never realized people did that until we moved here.
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I say ATL- not because I live here. Atlanta is a work in progress and has much potential to be the best. LA is great if you have work there that can pay your rent and bills. Detroit is too cold(I'm from Indiana) and Houston I don't know about, just that it is IN Texas ^_^
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Hey, can you please hit "Add Details" and answer your own question too?  :)\n\nI want to have a big family.  Or, if it's not big, I want to at least be big on family.
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Weather is pretty hot in the summer and mild in the winter. The city name is Atlanta. Its very large. Usually the housing are like manors, they are pretty nice, there are also lots of houses. Its pretty surburban in different counties. Downtown Atlanta is beutiful as well as Georgia Mall.
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I do not want to say for certainty you will not like it.  More detail would be good to make a better answer for you.  Cleveland is now considered more a family city, so if you have a family you will probably like it.  I suggest living on the east side, there is more culturally to do, and more diversity.  I have lived here a long time so if you have some questions, email me by clicking on my name.
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Nope, I have lived in New York, Las Vegas, California (briefly), and Idaho (Lewiston), as well as Tucson, Arizona where I currently am.  None of the above were particularly clean, safe, or economically secure.  \n\nIf you want cleanliness, safety, and economic development, move to a suburb or a rural area, and commute to work if you need to.
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Asheville is a fantastic place to live. Between the kindness of the community to the beauty of the mountains, there are more Pros than Cons. Downtown is very urban, with amazing galleries and eateries. Outside the city you have the best sightseeing, biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing. Property values are increasing at a steady rate. If you dont buy in town, Black Mountain and Weaverville are other excellent spots.
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Heres the deal: I've lived in Nashville, and visited Louisville. I'm currently living in SW Missouri (right near NW Arkansas!! \n\n--Nashville and about a one hour radius is VERY expensive to live!! Lots of fun cool stuff to do, and plenty of jobs, but can you afford to live?? Only if you find a really well-paying job. \n\n--Louisville has a lot of fun things to do, and a nice tourism business, less of a "Southern" atmosphere, but that's all I can say, because I've never lived there, or tried to find work there. \n\n--NW Arkansas: NOT MUCH TO DO!! VERY AFFORDABLE HOUSING!! You have to weigh out the options!! I just moved here. (SW missouri) and the landscape is ugly, and you have to go to Springfield MO or Branson MO, or Eureka Springs AR (VERY cool town) in order to find some fun stuff to do, but IF you are OK with that, there are jobs to be had, and VERY cheap cost of living. The PEOPLE here are also VERY NICE!! I just got a 2100 sq. Ft. Hous with 4 br and 3 bath, for UNDER 80k!!! So you gotta look at the pros and cons. Also, in this area, there's not too much diversity, we NEED some Black people to move in!! I miss my peeps.....
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I really don't know much about WV, but I've been there a couple times (to Huntington). If the rest of WV is like there, you're better off moving to VA. Don't get me wrong, the people are so nice, but there just aren't many jobs. I also have a cousin who lives in the mountains in Berkeley Springs and he works in MD.
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If you want peace and quiet, combined with a cosmo environment, your best bet is to move to the South Coast - around the smaller 'towns' such as Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Crawley or Horsham.  You have the peace, less crime, good schools, yet you are still close to the city for those all important shopping trips.  It is beautiful.  I used to live in London - once you live down on the coast (not forgetting the kids enjoying themselves especially in the summer), you never look back!
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It's great, if you like city life.  There are lots of fun things for families to do together.  Parks, zoo, childrens museum, market place, on and on.  I love Seattle, but choose to live on the outskirts only because of the cost of living.  It's pretty high.  Of course you never want to have the kids out and about in Seattle at night, there are lots of homeless people and dark alleys.\nThe weather isn't as bad as everyone says, it can be quite beautiful.  And there hasn't been an earthquake worth noting in 5 years or so.  Don't let that scare you away.
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ok, let me explain something real fast..\n     I was born in Colorado, lived there for 5 years, moved to Florida, lived there for about 3 years, moved to Chicago, lived there for 5 years, and then I moved to Atlanta when i was 13. Wow. All of that in the first 13 years of my life.\n     The one and only thing I can tell you is to try your best. Try your best to find friends, live in a diferent home, and to also try your best to try your best. i know at times, you may go and cry to your pillow but, going through the bad times gets you to the good times faster. Please, just try your best!\nGood Luck!
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Yes. I love Georgia. Great weather, great ammenities.
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i agree.. it's just really a cool place.. I moved here about 5 years ago and i love it. Here is all u need to know.. And it's so true!\n\nLIFE IN GEORGIA  \nThis is for anyone who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, has ever lived  in Atlanta, has ever visited  Atlanta, ever plans to visit Atlanta, knows anyone who already lives in Atlanta, or knows anyone who  has ever heard of  Atlanta. Atlanta is composed mostly of one-way streets. The only way to get out  of downtown Atlanta is to turn around  and start over when you reach Greenville, South  Carolina. \n \nAll directions start with, "Go down Peachtree" and  include the phrase, "When you see the Waffle House." Except, that in Cobb  County, where all directions begin with, "Go to the Big  Chicken." \n \nPeachtree Street has no beginning and no end  and  is not to be confused  with: \n\nPeachtree  Circle          Peachtree  Battle \nPeachtree  Place          Peachtree  Corners \nPeachtree  Lane           New  Peachtree \nPeachtree  Road          Old  Peachtree \nPeachtree Parkway     West  Peachtree \nPeachtree  Run            Peachtree-Dunwoody \nPeachtree Terrace       Peachtree-Chamblee \nPeachtree Avenue       Peachtree Industrial  Boulevard \nPeachtree  Commons \n \nAtlantans only know their way to work and their way home. If you ask anyone for directions, they will always send you down Peachtree. \n \nAtlanta is the home of Coca-Cola. Coke's all they drink  there, so don't ask for any other soft drink unless it's made by  Coca-Cola. \n \nThe gates at Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport are about 32 miles away from the Main Concourse, so wear sneakers and pack a lunch. \n \nThe 8a.m. rush hour is from 6:30 to 10:30 AM. The 5pm rush hour is from 3:00 to 7:30 PM. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday afternoon and lasts through 2am  Saturday. \n \nOnly a native can pronounce Ponce De Leon Avenue, so do not attempt the Spanish pronunciation. People will simply tilt their heads to the right and stare at you. The Atlanta pronunciation is "pawntz duh LEE-awn." \n \nAnd yes, they have a street named simply, "Boulevard." \n \nThe falling of one raindrop causes all drivers to immediately forget all traffic rules. If a single snowflake falls, the city is paralyzed for three days and it's on all the channels as a  news flash every 15 minutes for a week. Overnight, all grocery stores will be sold out of milk, bread, bottled water, toilet paper, and \nbeer. \n \nIf you're told to go to Bankhead Highway and can't find  it, It's because the name is Veterans Memorial but the locals still call it Bankhead. \n \nAlso, once the road you're on crosses another road, the name of the road you're on changes. Some roads names change every half mile or so. \n \nI-285, the loop that encircles Atlanta, which has a  posted speed limit of 55 mph (but you have to maintain 80 mph just to keep from getting run over),  is known to truckers as "The Watermelon  500." \n \nDon't believe the directional markers on  highways. I-285 is marked \n \n"East" and "West" but you may be going  North or South. The locals identify the direction by referring to the "Inner Loop" and the "Outer Loop." If you travel on Hwy 92 North, you will actually be going southeast. \n \nNever buy a ladder or mattress in Atlanta. Just go to one of the interstates and you will soon find one in the middle of the road. \n \nThe last thing you want to do is give another driver the finger, unless your car is armored, your trigger finger is itchy and your AK-47 has a full clip. \n \nPossums sleep in the middle of the road with their feet in the air. \n \nThere are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 live in Georgia. \n \nThere are 10,000 types of spiders. All 10,000 live in Georgia, plus a couple no one has seen before. \n \nIf it grows, it sticks. If it crawls, it bites. If you notice a vine tryi
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Check http://atlanta.craigslist.org/ for a place to live. Be prepared to spend a lot of time looking for a place. If you can stay with someone while you look that would be good.  When you move, save money on boxes by getting to Walmart at 7:15 AM and go through the aisles and pick up boxes. You can also buy cheap paper to wrap things in at U-Haul. The more you pack yourself the more you will save.