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OT: Moving to Georgia

Guapo said:
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.
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DO NOT BUY NEAR EAST LAKE
 
AtlHusky said:
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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We're definitely renting first so that we can "get a feel" for the area, we aren't going to move unless at least one of us has a job.

Luckily our lease now goes month to month after the end of May in case we need more time to find a job.

My wife is from a very OTP area, so ITP is a whole new world for her too.
 
methodology said:
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
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This is fact. Antico is pretty good, but overall a good pie is hard to find.
 
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bennyMr said:
This is fact. Antico is pretty good, but overall a good pie is hard to find.
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Antico is good, but when I lived there (only for a summer), people talked it up like the 8th wonder of the world and then I got there and was pretty disappointed
 
Guapo said:
That's the type of advice I'm looking for!

Why?
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Crime. The golf course is incredible, but the surrounding area is tough. Similar to Augusta national....you get outside the gates and it is not the safest place in the city. If you are looking to invest into a "up and coming" area and gentrification is something you are behind then look heavily at West midtown.
 
methodology said:
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
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It's far better than it used to be if you know where to go. I enjoy Industry Tavern in Buckhead, great sports bar and good pizza.

But live in ATL long enough, unfortunately you'll be happy with Fellini's and a pitcher of beer.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
Antico is good, but when I lived there (only for a summer), people talked it up like the 8th wonder of the world and then I got there and was pretty disappointed
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I would agree with that. The hype surrounding it was greater than the pizza... but what do you expect from a city that is starved for half decent pizza.
 
AtlantaHusky said:
It's far better than it used to be if you know where to go. I enjoy Industry Tavern in Buckhead, great sports bar and good pizza.

But live in ATL long enough, unfortunately you'll be happy with Fellini's and a pitcher of beer.
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Industry Tavern is a good spot... you are right about that PBR pitcher and pie from Fellini's.

If you miss pizza from Connecticut, try Athens pizza in Decatur.
 
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3rdbass said:
sextion 8 apartment complex less than half a mile away that has shootings and Petty theft around there. Edgewood/kirk
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"Section 8" apartment complex. Really? Somebody contact Jaimie Farr.
 
3rdbass said:
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.
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Ah ok...that sounds better than it was. Thanks.
 
temery said:
"Section 8" apartment complex. Really? Somebody contact Jaimie Farr.
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Yes, there is this one owner that still has a quite a few in areas that are gentrifying. I guess he is going to hold out until he can sell them for top dollar. Unfortunately they are a magnet for trouble. They are putting up $600K modern houses right next to it. I find this crazy as I would never want to live right next door to it.
 
AtlantaHusky said:
It's far better than it used to be if you know where to go. I enjoy Industry Tavern in Buckhead, great sports bar and good pizza.

But live in ATL long enough, unfortunately you'll be happy with Fellini's and a pitcher of beer.
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Fellini's is my go to pizza place still to this day. You won't be disappointed for sure like most of the pizza joints in Atlanta. Not the greatest pizza but just good and solid if you need your fix. I tried Avellinos Pizza off West College Road when my brothers were down for the holidays from CT and NY and it was the worst stuff we ever had. They even have there name in an Amazon logo with square pizzas. Just awful selection. They did enjoy Felilini's. Have you ever tried "Urban Pie"?
 
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3rdbass said:
Fellini's is my go to pizza place still to this day. You won't be disappointed for sure like most of the pizza joints in Atlanta. Not the greatest pizza but just good and solid if you need your fix. I tried Avellinos Pizza off West College Road when my brothers were down for the holidays from CT and NY and it was the worst stuff we ever had. They even have there name in an Amazon logo with square pizzas. Just awful selection. They did enjoy Felilini's. Have you ever tried "Urban Pie"?
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Fellini's is pretty solid late night drunken pizza.
 
This is also super OT, but if you do move to Atlanta, do a weekend in Chattanooga, TN. I was just there a couple of weeks ago and it was a blast. Great food and a gorgeous city. Tons of outdoor activities within 10-15 minutes of downtown--mountain biking, kayaking, awesome hiking, rock climbing, etc
 
3rdbass said:
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.
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I lived on Irwin Street from 2010-2012 and agree with everything you mentioned. It can literally change from block to block. Boulevard had its issue while a quarter mile away they began putting up million dollar homes.
 
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 son highly favors Charleston also. He cannot talk enough about it.
 
Also Pooler is a nice place to be. 20 minutes from Savannah (maybe 15) northwest of Savannah. That is where the Hilton Head/Savannah airport is. Surprisingly you don't hear the aircraft noise. There is old Pooler and new Pooler. If you see the prices on the homes there,you would think it is a gag. Beautiful homes. It's growing and getting somewhat busy. Still a nice place to live with Savannah just down the road. Pooler is right off I95. Unless you like Island living.
 
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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Little Alley is the shyyt. We have Sunday brunch at least once a month. The other outstanding steakhouse is Hal's in Buckhead.
 
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AtlHusky said:
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.
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I'm off of 400, exit 13. I drive daily to Sandy Springs the commute in the AM isn't bad as I leave at 550am. The ride home at 5pm is tough though. Lots of phone calls with west coast folks.
 
3rdbass said:
Fellini's is my go to pizza place still to this day. You won't be disappointed for sure like most of the pizza joints in Atlanta. Not the greatest pizza but just good and solid if you need your fix. I tried Avellinos Pizza off West College Road when my brothers were down for the holidays from CT and NY and it was the worst stuff we ever had. They even have there name in an Amazon logo with square pizzas. Just awful selection. They did enjoy Felilini's. Have you ever tried "Urban Pie"?
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Haven't had Urban Pie. Looks like I have some new spots to check out when I get on my feet again. Had ankle surgery two weeks ago. Two more weeks and I'll be able to walk in this boot. It's unfortunate what happened to Ammazza, hopefully it comes back from the ashes. Good spot. O4W Pizzeria Ammazza Temporarily Closes After Car Plows Into the Building
 
I live in Inman park and love the area. Can walk everywhere- restuarants-great outdoor spaces and close to hwy. I have to agree- live near where you work if possible - traffic is horrible. My wife drives 13 miles to work and it can take her 1.5 hours to get home sometimes.
IF you can live in town it is on fire right now and is a great place to live. Leaving country for a few weeks but feel fee to PM and Ill get back with you if I can be helpful in anyway.
 
Scot-e said:
I live in Inman park and love the area. Can walk everywhere- restuarants-great outdoor spaces and close to hwy. I have to agree- live near where you work if possible - traffic is horrible. My wife drives 13 miles to work and it can take her 1.5 hours to get home sometimes.
IF you can live in town it is on fire right now and is a great place to live. Leaving country for a few weeks but feel fee to PM and Ill get back with you if I can be helpful in anyway.
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Totally agree with Scot-e on this one. OP just get yourself an apartment or if you want to own a condo on the eastside belt line and you will be set. Tons of 20 somethings fit people walking, running, skate boarding, loving the art, shops and trendy restaurants on the belt line. Not sure of your budget OP, but there are some affordable options in the older buildings. Old by Atlanta terms are late 1990's and early 2000's. LOL!
 
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