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Relocating.
- Thread starter Tat2dHeart
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I've driven in all of the cities with "bad" traffic:
NYC, Boston, L.A., Miami, Chicago, etc........
Atlanta was the worst I have ever experienced,
NYC, Boston, L.A., Miami, Chicago, etc........
Atlanta was the worst I have ever experienced,
I've driven in some of the biggest cities in the US during rush hour. Atlanta during the Olympics was the worst, but traffic is only one factor to consider. Right now, I'm looking for the need to know stuff...and then it will be time to look for things to love there.
- Apr 1, 2000
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Atlanta during the Olympics was AWESOME! The news did a good job of scaring everyone out of town, or into using MARTA. Best commutes ever during that time....
Perhaps in a car. I was driving a truck at the time and it was kind of bizarre. That said, a little traffic doesn't frighten me.
My biggest motive here is to find the cool stuff to do, the fun places to go, and maybe connect with some new friends along the way. Of course, once I'm there and settled in, getting into a new project or two will be very important.
My biggest motive here is to find the cool stuff to do, the fun places to go, and maybe connect with some new friends along the way. Of course, once I'm there and settled in, getting into a new project or two will be very important.
- Apr 1, 2000
- 17,398
- 9,830
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
- Apr 1, 2000
- 17,398
- 9,830
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: Roscoe Guitars, DR Strings, Aguilar Amplification
I've lived here all my life. What part of the city will you live, and where will you work? Maybe I can let you in on some short cuts 
My company would do trade shows like twice a year at the Atlanta Convention Center and I would be in town all week. The two things I remember most about Atlanta is my wife and I being harrased by pan handlers worst than any other large city I have been in. The other is that traffic can be worst than here in LA. Of course that's just my impression as an out of towner. I am sure the locals are much better dealing with this kind of stuff.
A few things:
Stay away from downtown at night
Have a good running car. Unless you are right off the rail line, MARTA won't help much.
Stay off I-285 between 430 and 6
Contrary to outsider's beliefs, the city of Atlanta is far from Southern Belles and Georgia Peaches. The city itself is a blue island in the middle of a red sea. It's rare to find anyone inside the perimeter with a southern accent.
History of the city according to most people here began in 1960 when MLK began preaching at Ebenezer Baptist Church. I'm not saying that in a good or bad way, but the city really has no identity before then in people's eyes.
Stay away from downtown at night
Have a good running car. Unless you are right off the rail line, MARTA won't help much.
Stay off I-285 between 430 and 6
Contrary to outsider's beliefs, the city of Atlanta is far from Southern Belles and Georgia Peaches. The city itself is a blue island in the middle of a red sea. It's rare to find anyone inside the perimeter with a southern accent.
History of the city according to most people here began in 1960 when MLK began preaching at Ebenezer Baptist Church. I'm not saying that in a good or bad way, but the city really has no identity before then in people's eyes.
All I know about Atlanta is that one of my old favorite shows seemed to be filmed there all the time. Man, what was the name of that show? It had a super catchy theme song...
Oh yeah, the show was COPS.
Oh yeah, the show was COPS.
I've lived here all my life. What part of the city will you live, and where will you work? Maybe I can let you in on some short cuts
Offices are in Dunwoody area. I'm looking to stay in a smaller town out that way.
The areas near the convention center are bad for traffic and panhandlers. I'm hoping that's not an all over the city thing.
I should fit right in then. I talk funny, too.
I'm thinking I'm going to look for a house in the country near a small town outside the perimeter. Someplace where I can turn the bass up loud and not annoy the neighbors.
All I know about Atlanta is that one of my old favorite shows seemed to be filmed there all the time. Man, what was the name of that show? It had a super catchy theme song...
Oh yeah, the show was COPS.
Hahaha. They filmed that in other cities too.
I didnt have a hard time driving the three days I was in Atlanta. Then again, I dont generally have a hard time driving in LA either.
