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OT: Moving to Georgia

whaler11 said:
You just posted you need to find jobs there. Sort of takes Sea Isle out of the mix. It was a joke about $’s humblebrag. Relax.
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Take it easy on the guy. He's in a bind 'cause he's way behind and he is willin' to make a deal.
 
8893 said:
Get your dental work taken care of before you move.
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BS...my daughter and son-in-law have a great family practice in Smyrna, and you can get excellent specialty work done here. PM me for recommendations...
 
OneTrickPony said:
BS...my daughter and son-in-law have a great family practice in Smyrna, and you can get excellent specialty work done here. PM me for recommendations...
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August told me you were toothless?
 
I live on the Beltline in Collier Hills. The area is being actively gentrified with condos at all price levels. Midtown is on a long term plan to go back to a walkable city with an eclectic population...drawing people back from the suburbs. Just to my west and south, the Western Addition is building out quickly. Probably where the best investments are in this part of town. We are right by Georgia Tech, so there is a college town ambiance, as well.
 
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Guapo said:
Hello All:

My wife and I are moving to Georgia.

As some of you know, my wife is from Georgia and went to UGA.

We're looking at either Atlanta or Athens.

I know there are some Boneyarders who either live, or have connections to, the area.

Anything you'd like to share about real estate/jobs/culture etc. I'd love to hear it.

-Guapo
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I graduated from UCONN in 08 and moved to Atlanta in 2010. I have lived in midtown, 4th ward, Buckhead, and recently bought a house in Acworth. DM me if you have any questions about the area.
 
OneTrickPony said:
I live on the Beltline in Collier Hills. The area is being actively gentrified with condos at all price levels. Midtown is on a long term plan to go back to a walkable city with an eclectic population...drawing people back from the suburbs. Just to my west and south, the Western Addition is building out quickly. Probably where the best investments are in this part of town. We are right by Georgia Tech, so there is a college town ambiance, as well.
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I worked at Tech from 2010-2015, live in Acworth now.... West midtown has come a long way in the last 5 years.
 
In Atlanta, some of the "up and coming" places we've been looking at from afar are the Westview/Cascade Road area, East Atlanta (if there are any affordable places left), Bush Mtn/Venetian Hills/Oakland area, Sylvan Hills. Outside Atlanta proper, we seem to be interested in Hapeville and the East Lake area in Decatur.

We'd like to buy a house rather than a condo. We don't have kids and I don't think we're planning to in the very near future so school quality is not at the top of our list of things we're considering.
 
Robertelamin said:
An instant message for kids like OTP and me who grew up on AOL Instant Messenger
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That's still what everyone calls it as far as I know. We use Skype at work all the time, and the verb is still "send me an IM"
 
I just moved from CT. about 8 months ago and moved to Cobb County Acworth, GA. I absolutely love it, Atlanta is close enough that I go often, heck I even bought season tickets to the Falcons at the new stadium. Things are very affordable here. The best advice given was live close to where you work. There are a lot of great areas Atlantic Station, Peachtree City, Vinings etc. I moved to Cobb County for the school system since I have little ones.
 
I live up in Cumming (Forsyth County) and work down in the Perimeter/Buckhead area. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions you might have.
 
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Hankster said:
My son lived in Buckhead.Very nice. He worked Atlanta, Athens and now in Savannah. For good he says. My wife retires is July, I am giving her an ultimatum. We move to Georgia.
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Near Savannah I assume. Don't rule out South Carolina across the river. Way more retirement focused areas in between Hilton Head and Beaufort. Bluffton is booming. I was down in Savannah last week, still a beautiful city.
 
Eat pizza everyday until you leave for Georgia because you will cry when you eat a pie they call pizza down there.

Atlanta area is great though. Have family that lives in sandy springs
 
I'm so overwhelmed (in a good way) with all the responses. Thank you all so much!

I had no idea that there were so many 'yarders living down there. I knew @August_West and, obviously, @AtlantaHusky had some connection to Georgia, but I'm totally blown away.

Again, for all those who offered to D/IM, I will be in touch.

Our lease here in DC ends at the end of May, so the move will (hopefully) happen sometime around then, save for one of us getting a great gig and moving down sooner.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Near Savannah I assume. Don't rule out South Carolina across the river. Way more retirement focused areas in between Hilton Head and Beaufort. Bluffton is booming. I was down in Savannah last week, still a beautiful city.
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My father already told my mother they are moving to south Carolina when they retire. Can't go wrong with either
 
Guapo said:
I already live in DC.

The pizza is...

Less than great.
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Have you been to We the Pizza? I thought it was decent and I'm about as pizza-snobby as they come.
 
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Guapo said:
I'm so overwhelmed (in a good way) with all the responses. Thank you all so much!

I had no idea that there were so many 'yarders living down there. I knew @August_West and, obviously, @AtlantaHusky had some connection to Georgia, but I'm totally blown away.

Again, for all those who offered to D/IM, I will be in touch.

Our lease here in DC ends at the end of May, so the move will (hopefully) happen sometime around then, save for one of us getting a great gig and moving down sooner.
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OK now I feel bad. You're too nice.

Don't take my previous advice and look at the Bluff's.
 
Guapo said:
I'm so overwhelmed (in a good way) with all the responses. Thank you all so much!

I had no idea that there were so many 'yarders living down there. I knew @August_West and, obviously, @AtlantaHusky had some connection to Georgia, but I'm totally blown away.

Again, for all those who offered to D/IM, I will be in touch.

Our lease here in DC ends at the end of May, so the move will (hopefully) happen sometime around then, save for one of us getting a great gig and moving down sooner.
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you need @AtlHusky in this thread. We met up in Alpharetta a few months ago. @OneTrickPony and I met up in Dunwoody. Both incredibly great guys and extensive Hotlanta knowledge.
 
Guapo said:
I already live in DC.

The pizza is...

Less than great.

I'll drown my sadness in BBQ.
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Smart move.

But if you need a Pizza fix down there Antico will do in a pinch.

Me?

When Im down there Im a glutton for Fried Chicken and BBQ. The Fried Chicken especially.
 
8893 said:
Have you been to We the Pizza? I thought it was decent and I'm about as pizza-snobby as they come.
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I actually live just a couple of blocks from We The Pizza. It is good. Just not the same.

My wife is from a small town in North Georgia, the "Italian" restaurant in town is most known for its Reuben.

For any of you who are Sopranos fans and remember what the term "Elvis Country" means, it pretty much nails it...
 
August_West said:
Smart move.

But if you need a Pizza fix down there Antico will do in a pinch.

Me?

When Im down there Im a glutton for Fried Chicken and BBQ. The Fried Chicken especially.
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One of the reasons we're considering Athens is my father-in-law has a bunch of connections at Zaxby's so we're hoping it'll help my wife land a job at their corporate HQ (which is located in Athens)
 
On a more helpful note, the tomahawk Ribeye at Little Alley Steak in Roswell, GA is well worth the trip. One of the best steaks I've had anywhere in the country, and they have a scotch/bourbon selection that is second to none.
 
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ShakyTheMohel said:
3rd...how are the "transitioning" neighborhoods for crime now? I had friends who lived in Kirkwood, and left about 5 years ago because of frequent break-ins in their neighborhood. Basically...as houses transitioned they became targets for those houses that hadn't transitioned.

I have lived in Roswell....Buckhead and now Midtown. Midtown has an insane amount of construction right now (West Peachtree and Spring Street) as they are finishing up the "Midtown Mile"...which is basically a work/live/play concept. While the construction is annoying right now...the walkability is great. It seems like every weekend there is some festival or event in Piedmont Park that you can walk to. And...the MARTA station gets you to the airport in 30 minutes. Living in Midtown almost eliminates the traffic issue. From my perspective, It's worth the extra investment to avoid the traffic aggravation.
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Things have changed drastically in Edgewood/kirkwood area. I have never had an issue of a break-in in my house or my car. I have my car outside sometimes on the road and it is very nice one and haven’t had an issue. Of course I never leave anything in it of value in plain sight. We only have a one lane driveway so sometimes it is easier if one of us parks on the road. The only thing we ever had stolen was a bag of mulch that was in the front yard. lol. My street is pretty quiet and either has nice older residents or younger couples or families.

I know it can depend on the street as their is sextion 8 apartment complex less than half a mile away that has shootings and Petty theft around there. Edgewood/kirkwood really transitioned in the last 5 years from a drug ridden Mecca to nice quiet gentrified area. They are building a huge upscale apartment complex at the Marta train station with a small park, restaurant and shops. Also, townhomes are going up like crazy between 500 to 600k all around that area just down the street. I think east Atlanta is the last area on the east side that is still hit or miss as far as safety.

We still live in the city so of course we have to be smart about our surroundings. I just feel pretty safe walking around here to Coan Park, downtown kirkwood, little five points or even the new section of the eastside beltline.
 
J187Money said:
On a more helpful note, the tomahawk Ribeye at Little Alley Steak in Roswell, GA is well worth the trip. One of the best steaks I've had anywhere in the country, and they have a scotch/bourbon selection that is second to none.
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@OneTrickPony treated me to an absolutely awesome meal at McKendricks in Dunwoody. I can vouch for the legitmacy of that RibEye too.
 
MadisonSquare Gordon said:
I live up in Cumming (Forsyth County) and work down in the Perimeter/Buckhead area. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions you might have.
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Cumming resident as well (east of exit 14), working in Alpharetta. I couldn't imagine commuting to Perimeter, much less Buckhead. I admire your patience.
 
August_West said:
you need @AtlHusky in this thread. We met up in Alpharetta a few months ago. @OneTrickPony and I met up in Dunwoody. Both incredibly great guys and extensive Hotlanta knowledge.
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Northern suburbs is my domain, let me know if you have any questions I might be able to help with.

Best advice has already been given...live near where you are going to work. I'd advise renting for a stretch if you don't have a long term job before moving down.
 
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