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I'm an Atlanta native and I agree with you 100 percent. I have cut off so many people. Stalking, SA, scamming, and thefts have amped up. While I love Atlanta for the Black businesses and the events, I also recognize that it has always been materialistic-- the majority of the people can't afford the lifestyle that their portraying. I'm moving myself soon.

I was sent to Atlanta to do a temporary project for my job for about a month. I wanted to like it; but after three days, I was more than ready to go home. I think Atlanta is ok to visit, but there is too much spiritual wickedness there for it to feel like home. The classism and colorism were also a turn-off. While I like the idea of being around other black people, the experience is not enjoyable when they are only using or mistreating each other. It was a place of fake, plastic acquaintainces, but not a place where it seemed like you'd ever have a real, true friend. I was more than ready to leave when it was time to go. And I had a sadness in my heart that this is what black people are doing to each other. No black unity at all in that mess.

You ain’t never lied!!!! I am leaving Atlanta! I’ve been here 25 years! It is the local people from here!!! Southern hospitality my azz! The people from Atlanta are a trip!!!!! My car broke down. I’ve have lived where I live for 7 years. My neighbors have lived next to me several years. On occasion we have had small conversations. My car broke down. I don’t live far from the corner store. I asked one of my neighbors, as she was outside. When you have time. do you have time to give me a ride to the store? She replied, yes when I go, I will let you know. A few hours went by. I decided to walk to the store. Do you know while I was walking, this woman drove past me, waved her hand and kept going? Many of my neighbors do that. They are from Atlanta!!! This is why after all these years here? I’m going back up north. At least I know my my neighbors at home, will stop when they see me walking. I live in East Cobb, most of my neighbors are black, I’m black. Atlanta folks are different!

When you said “You can’t heal where you got hurt at”. I felt that with my soul. I feel the same way about Miami FL.

I left ATL a week ago and moved to PHX. I love being out west, and I’m glad I made the decision to leave.

A few years ago I was dead set on moving to ATL. During the pandemic I was there almost every other weekend. Spending so much time there I got a chance to see The Real Atlanta. And just like you I was like this ain’t me therefore it definitely ain’t FOR me. A big thing for me was the scamming, robbing and lack of southern hospitality. Somebody described the last part perfectly for me. Everybody thinks they’re a celebrity because they have such close proximity to celebrities. I’m good on Atlanta. I’ll visit every now and then and just keep it pushing.

My sister loves ATL. She moved there years ago & she got married. She's settled now. ATL is not for me. I get a feeling for a place, and ATL has an overall bad vibe. I live in NYC, a 24/7 hectic town, but NYC is about making money the right way. No one has time to be thieving and stealing as a lifestyle,

I've been in Atlanta for about 17 years and yes it has dramatically changed over the years. Fortunately I haven't experienced any of the things you mentioned but have only heard about it. I have always generally kept to myself which is one of the reasons I haven't experienced much drama. I've never been stalked until I moved to West Hollywood, California and that was only within the first month of moving there. That was scary! If anyone decides to move to the Atlanta area, Dunwoody in the Ashford-Dunwoody area is one of the safest areas to live. I've been in this area as long as I've been in Atlanta except once I moved to Sandy Springs on Roswell Rd. and even that area was pretty safe. Research and choose wisely. '

I'm from the Metro Atlanta area and I can agree that Atlanta ain't what it used to be. The people not from here does have an affect on the cultural shift but on the other hand we are seeing a change in our livelihood. Atlanta used to be affordable place to live but the change in cost of living has literally brought the worse out of some people. Yes we already had scammers prior to 2016 however when theres an attack on wages and affordable housing .. people become desperate. It's unfortunate but it's our current reality.

I’m a native Atlantan and I testify that everything in this vid is absolute FACTS! I left the A because my soul didn’t sit right there anymore. The underworld has always been there, but every since the movie industry got there, the underworld took over. I don’t think I’m ever going back. Not even to visit. I feel like I made it out of a war zone. There is nothing left in Atlanta, that made it the attraction it used to be.

I was born and raised in Atlanta and I agree 100%... It has changed a lot.

I’ve lived in Atlanta for 25 years and you’re right!!! 100%. I’m now traveling for work because I was sick of it. The medical part is like that because there are so many people and so much violence that the hospitals are overwhelmed. I’m a Nurse Practitioner so 😊

There’s so many “why I moved out of Atlanta” videos with people saying the same things so you know it’s true. So sad bc I used to want to move there

I've been in ATL for 10yrs now & I am SO READY TO MOVE SOON!!!!! I'm headed back west....the OLD ATL was way better but this new ATL AKA Hood Hollywood is awful!!!!! And I would NEVER raise my kids in ATL....I would homeschool them b4 sending them to any public schools in ATL

My wife desperately wanted to move there 20yrs ago an I vetoed that nonsense with the quickness. So glad I did.

GIRRRRLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!! When I say you took ALL THE EXACT WORDS OUT MY MOUTH!!!! I moved here in 2019, 6 more months till my lease is up and I. CANT. WAIT to get TF outta here!!! Definitely not a match for my energy on a soul level! Good for you!! I was only supposed to be here 2-3 years, covid f*cked me up smh

I drove into Atlanta and immediately saw how ratchet it was just looking for a place to eat. I visited Six Flags in Atlanta and never went back. There were frequent fights, unruly teenagers, shootouts, they trashed the bathroom from a fight, gangs came in at night and the police showed up with dogs. That was my que to exit and never return. Everytime I drive into Atlanta, I see the most gruesome car wrecks on the highway! Lots to do if you can visit peacefully, but I wouldn't live there.

I lived in Atl for 10 years. It has changed. The churches are woke, the people are shady, and the sin is ridiculous. But honestly it’s like that everywhere.

Girl come on over to the DMV, it’s black excellence over here 😌

It's sad to see that Atlanta took so much of a drastic change for the worst. Hopefully they get that crime under control.

I've been in Atlanta for 15 years (from Florida) and I've definitely seen the mall situation change and customer service here is horrible. Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza are not the same. I went there over a year ago and haven't been back b/c the high quality vibe is gone. Police presence all over the place. Re: customer service in Atlanta, they have beyond a 'take it or leave it' vibe, like you're encroaching upon their space and taking items out of their kitchen-- and these are indeed Atlanta people. I've also experienced nonexistent items in stores. In general, I've experienced many attitudinal (black) people: women walk by like you want their man and start acting extra and the men are often rude for various reasons. I'm not used to such attitudes from people I don't even know lol. Aside from work, I usually keep to myself, but I try to be very discerning re: people and my environment. I've heard about everything else you've said though!

I lived there 16 months and moved 2015. You are telling the truth! Every single word resonated with me! I think Atlanta is beautiful and the food is great but the rift raft and evil is running rampant! I wished I had saw your video before moving there because it would have helped me not second guess the things I experienced. I thank God that my husband was with me and God was with us. He blessed us to get out but it was a spiritual fight. In short my husband was a victim of identity theft and we had to get the police involved. The medical care honey Chile was wicked and you were on point! God bless you and keep shining you are beautiful.🥰

From Atlanta born-and-raised grady baby can't wait to leave 🤷🏾‍♂️

I love ATL, but to me, it's gone down since all the entertainers / entertainment start moving there. You're right, that homey feeling is not there anymore. I'm glad you're better after the move ❤

I just moved to Georgia last year from the north and I thought I was being mean but I hate it here. I’m trying my best to move out because this is just not the place for me. It’s a great place to vacation though! I really love the black community here. The quality of life is just not good for someone middle class or lower. I can say you really have to be a strong individual to live here. I agree with literally every single point you made here! Happy you found your way out to have your peace of mind!

I will never go back. I’ve lived/been to many states and countries and ATL was by far the worst place I’ve been. Never encountered as many opportunists and scammers as I did there.

I’m Atlanta native and you are right. It has gotten so bad here. Crime rates are through the roof, rent has went up 200 percent, car break ins are nuts. Traffic is ridiculous. The only thing I disagree with is I think the problem started with all the ppl migrating here.

I agree with you completely!! I am from ATL and in 2014 i left the state and NEVER looked back. Yes i visit my family but never miss living there. The city changed drastically after the 96' Olympics.

So glad you got out Mona! We have to listen to the holy spirit. He's definitely watching over us.

Sounds like a place full of wickedness. Some places are that way ever since biblical times. Makes think of Sodom and Gomorrah.

it's also SO EXPENSIVE. A new apartment is 2k+ a month.

I lived in Atlanta in the 90s, it shifted dramatically after the '96 Olympics. Lived in Stone Mountain, Ellenwood then East ATL when I returned back there in 2009. I truly do miss it, some of best times of my life were in Atlanna. I know it's changed though, so happy you're safe. Speaking of food, i miss ATL food but Houston has the bestest food eva ...

I was in Atlanta from 2014-15 and left. I could not find a job there. They would smile in your face and befriend you and give a job to someone else.

ATLanta is NOT REAL! STOP MOVING HERE!

I originally moved to ATL in 1998, loved it stayed for almost 10 years; left for 8 and came back in 2015. Only made it til 2018 and left again. I LOVE that place, but when you said it’s not the same, it really isn’t. Its changed so much over the years. I always say it grew me up as well, some of the best times of my life were there, loved seeing Black people everywhere at every level and station of life. Most of my doctors were Black, it was a beautiful thing! But in the end, it was too far away from my family and I too was there alone. I love to visit, but I don’t think living there again is on my Bingo card.

I moved to georgia in 2008 and this is all facts. No lies told. Once my teens graduate from high school me and hubby will be moving. And the food is terrible. I said what i said. But i will say Georgia is beautiful. The parks trees etc.

There are pros and cons living here. You have to find a subgroup or community. I’m not sure how long we will live here but I will make the best of it. We are not around shady people, we work, and go home. I’m not impressed by anything that I see here, because I see nothing being done for the children or the homeless.

I bet half the people that’s on the real housewives of Atlanta & hip hop Atlanta half them people probably renting those houses there in and cars

Everyone that I know who has moved to Atlanta has moved right back to where they came from immediately, like within less than a year

I had a HORRIBLE time in Atl too Im from Cali it was the WORST experience I ever had. I Couldnt Believe how BAD OFF my ppl are out there. The Crime there Bananas 😱 Im Good Good!! It is The Atlanta ppl. There is NO Genuine ppl there!!

You aren't lying. the scamming,.....even from the professionals, the stalking, the crime. out of control. And you are right. It's is not like that everywhere. Glad you found your peace.

Your video spoke to my soul. I can honestly say that living in Atlanta I’ve either heard about or personally experienced almost everything you mentioned, especially the rude people and their weird energy. I too feel like this place is sucking all of my positivity and turning me into a person that is simply not in my character. Thank you for sharing your story and keeping it all the way real.

I'm from Atlanta, GA! You are right on the money. I've been here all my life and when I say you're on POINT with this one!!!! Girl!

Girl the day I move to Atlanta my car got totaled. That was probably my sign from God as well.

I lived outside of Atlanta, what some people might call NAWF Atl that Omeretta would call NOT Alanna lol. Anywho, I lived there for 4 years, moved out came back to visit 5 years later several times and the energy was different. I told my sister everything said in this video as why I didn't really want to move back. She tried to always convince me it was like the best place on earth, but I realized she was one of the type of people that I'd run into that made me not like the place anymore. She wasn't a criminal or scammer. Just vain, superficial, somewhat manipulative, business license with no business forever and overall, a dreamer looking for a get rich quick somewhat celebrity lifestyle. I eventually realized why she caped for it so hard and I seen through the hype and realized it was not for me. Yes visiting is fine, but I would never want to live there.

I lived in Atlanta in 2006 and left expeditiously.

I wish everybody got to experience Atlanta 🤦🏾‍♂️ the new Atlanta is becoming a southern Los Angeles

I can't stand the weather, its too damn hot out there.🥵 I grew up about 2 hours from Atlanta but moved out of state in 1986. Unfortunately, unless you got Elon Musk money it's bad everywhere. Unfortunately its changing all over and not for the better, the demons are working overtime.

GURL!! You literally said everything I have been thinking. I keep saying to myself how much of a mistake I made by relocating here. I've had my identity stolen 3 times, been scammed out of money, folks tearing up my property and don't get me started on these folks here!! Like the one's that are actually born/raised here!! People are on some opportunist type shit here and don't give a damn about returning no type of favors. I'm from the NYC area and have never experienced the majority of this mess. Even in the first year of being here I was pulled over at least 6 times by cops profiling me. Even had a cop follow my ass from work directly to my house, pull into my driveway and demand my ID then accuse me of not living where I live!! The most disrespectful shit here!! And forget about the jobs! I think it's alarming when after being here for 10yrs that I have only just made what I was making back in NYC in 2009!! Even my tax lady was like this is crazy!! My Grandma is terrified that I'm still here and my cousins out west want me with them cuz honestly their is absolutely no reason to still be here...especially when I don't need to keep dealing with this. Also being involved in advocacy groups here has shown me just how stuck in slave mentality this state is. People herr complain but they sure don't contribute in their own communities and I'm tired at this stage. Already had 2 old neighbors leave cuz this state would not grant them any benefits at all and that right there speaks volumes!! So glad you left and I'm not far behind. Thank you for this video!

Don't forget about the high levels of STD's being spread!

I’ve visited a few times and never could vibe with it. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I know I wasn’t a big fan of the hospitality. I can imagine there is a lot of competition and jealousy around those ways. I do appreciate the black affluence though. That’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Mona. ❤

Factss im on my way out of Atl as we speak. Women are being targeted more and more. Im in the city and im ready to goooo. I been stalked a few times as well. Some men are weird. Alot of girls like competition and im not with that. I got alot more to say but ima keep it there.

Girl you have never lied! I am a native and it has really changed. Now Atlanta natives have always had that keeping up with the Jones bull. But it is next level now. Atlanta can make u feel insecure if you are not secure in your self. Everybody “rich” even teenagers drive luxury cars. And Lenox and Phipps become the car show and runway on the weekends.

My sister moved to ATL for school didn’t last three months she hated it and just visiting several times I know everything you saying is true !

You can’t heal we’re u got hurt at!!! Girl that touched me so much! I’ve been in Atlanta for 11 years and it has not so fully connected with me at all. Most of the things you spoke about is exactly what I have experience not really break-ins and cars, however, jobs, opportunist, envy, jealousy, all of the above and you are actually correct in this video. Thank you for posting this, and having a courage to get out here to speak your truth. I will be leaving as well. Atlanta is a great place , but atlanta is not in alignment with my spirit or soul

I know what you mean by being intrigued and wanting to move while visiting bcuz that happened to a friend of mine when she visited Atlanta back in the day. Around 1998 or 99. She loved it during the visit but living there was quite another story. On her first day on her new job terror struck with some guy hitting on and stalking her. Geeze - she just got there, and tried to reject the guy’s advances as nicely as possible, but no, he kept right on hounding her. And when she left work and returned to her car her tires were slashed. He did that. What a creep. 😢 She was lonely and made no real friends there, and had to leave bcuz she couldn’t withstand the heavy traffic everyday to and from work. And I heard other messed up details about Atlanta recently. Like you gotta leave car windows down to allow vehicle break ins to avoid your windows being busted. Have to give money to panhandlers or they’ll mug you. Gotta speed on the highway or get into an accident, and so on… A place full frenemies but no real friends.

As someone that grew up in Ga, but not Atlanta, I can agree with what you said about it. It’s not the same as it was years ago. It’s like the scammer capital of the world now. Anything within 30 minutes of the city is a bunch of nonsense. I wouldn’t want to live in Atlanta if I had to live within the metro area.

Thank you for sharing! This was so helpful! I have been wanting to move to ATL so bad because of the culture, but one of my best friends keep telling me I should move to Houston instead because I’m not materialistic. Houston has black people everywhere as well & tons of black businesses, but it’s so BIG and everything is spread out. You have to hop on the hwy to get anywhere! But it’s definitely more chill as far as materialism. I may have to reconsider.

That top is gorgeous on you…. I’m glad you survived ATL. I’ve experienced the same in Texas. Glad you survived it ❤

She's talking the truth I got robe in Atlanta the first day I was there and the scamming path is on point it's crazy in atlanta

I agree with you I moved to Atlanta I was a Greyhound Driver there working and living. I was there for 8 long years the people are not friendly. Leaving work 3 different times at night I was followed home. The people drive trouble in ATL. You are so right about the gas stations never stop at night the day was just a little better not much.

I went to school there decades ago, thought about moving there, but had a change of mind. Thanks for sharing.

I live in ATL now in the outskirts. Where i live is pretty nice but I have definitely heard some wild stories from people I know. When I was staying in the actual city I dealt with some wild stuff too. The only friends I have in Atlanta aren’t even from Atlanta. Honestly I go to work and come home. But what you said about the medical system I can attest to…its f****** up! It’s honestly time for a new change.

It’s over rated I visited many times and the vibes are off.

Basically too much ninja mentality in ATL period

I thought it was just me !!! Ppl from the ATL are different!!! I mean vicious like go out their way vicious, manipulative dirty low down types!!! And I’ve seen it in other cities but not to this extent!!!….

I live in the Atlanta metro area and I agree. Atlanta (the city) is overrated. I stay on my side and only go there when I need to.

Whoever stalked you I hope they get arrested. But I move to Atlanta 2006 move back to Maryland for a bit then moved backed to GA. I grew in south Fulton country. I lived in Carrollton for 6 years and Kennesaw for 6 months. People would always ask me chad why do you live so far away. I always told them i don’t want to be near a high crime area. Even the good points of Atlanta are near high crime areas. I don’t want to pay thousands of dollars in rent and having my car broken into. I recently moved to Nashville tn and I love this place. Atlanta has a lot a good black people in power and great business.but they can’t overshadow. The high car jacking rate, murder rate, hiv and aids rate and like you said poor medical service. If you want to afford GA you have to leave a hour outside at the very least

I love Atlanta too and lived there for 25 years til 2020 but yea when it was time to go it was time to GO when we called the gas station "shoot em up Chevron" in my stone mountain neighborhood @ Hairston & Redan 💯 So much had changed since 94 swear 😂 all the best to you sis, wherever you are 😊

exactly on the hustle part. And opportunists, too. this is why I stay at home. Yes, I also call Atlanta Gotham and City of Scammers. People lie like crazy here too

I lived there for 10+ yrs. All good for growing up into adulthood, I totally agree. But, I too experienced a lot emotional trauma while living there. I lived in two high end neighborhoods , Alpharetta and Buckhead. Now, I hear they’re both crime areas now and I believe it. I would never go back to live in Atl or any of its suburbs, under no circumstances.

Atlanta is scam city even the legit businesses are scams 😅

I was in Atlanta briefly for a year while in college years ago but I didnt truly experience the city. I'm sorry to hear about your experience there and glad you are safe!

I moved from up north there and now back home it’s wasn’t for me!!!

You know what’s funny? I am not from ATL and I only visited twice in my life BUT I watch another KZfaqr who moved to ATL only ☝🏾 year ago and she is already ready to leave. She says it’s not what they making it out to be. I wonder if she is having some of the same experiences.

i was ran OUT of Atlanta in 2019!!!! After living there many years! Thank GOD it was before 2020😂!!!

I’m here to bash Atlanta. IT SUCKS.. and people think it’s some paradise and they got it twisted

I’m an Atlanta native but raised in Boston, but went back after Highschool…giiiiirrrrrlllll all my trauma started and ended in Atlanta…I’ll NEVER GO BACK!!!!

I don't live in Atlanta, but I can definitely relate. Like you said, I love the culture of Atlanta, and I loved seeing so many black people in professions that I wasn't used to seeing them in. I still love visiting Atlanta on occasion. However, I don't think I would ever move there unless I was super rich and had security lol. I don't know what's going on with a lot of men nowadays. I was literally outside of my apartment complex waiting for my Doordash order and a guy I didn't know walked up to me and started asking me for my number. I kept politely declining, but he still just kept asking....It got really annoying. I finally gave him my number just so he'd go away. He called me right there just to make sure. He still didn't leave and he kept asking where I lived. I literally walked away from him and I got my order. That happened yesterday. Then earlier today, I walked across the street to make a to go order at a business. The same guy shows up and sits near me and says hi. I was very annoyed. He kept talking to me and I just kept ignoring him. He finally got up and left. This goes to show you a lot of men don't respect black womens' boundaries nor space. The first time I told him no to giving him my number (which I blocked) should've been enough. The fact that he still had the nerve to approach me after I blocked him says a lot about his mentality. There is a lot of weird energy and stalker vibes coming from a lot of the men in the community. It seems to be getting worse.

Yep. I agree with you. I never liked ATL. I lived there in 2012 and couldn’t stand the energy. There is too much scamming and stalker azz weirdo.

Not a fan of GA in general; however, those thing happens everywhere. The one thing I often hear everyone mention is, it's predominately Black whereas, places with well-known metro cities like LA, NY, FL TX, they're more or a bit more diverse.

Your video came through my feed and I decided to watch it to hear your experience as I am also looking to transition. You were definitely spot on with everything, absolutely everything you stated. I have been here since 2010 and I am so ready to move, I just haven’t decided yet. I have set a goal to leave within the next two years, if not sooner. I am happy that you were able to see Atlanta for what it is full circle. Congratulations to you on your move, just know there are others who share your sentiments.

Every city, at least in the U.S. has a unique/individual energy attached to it. Life will lead you to the place which allows you to ebb and flow with the natural rhythm of your life and of that location. You seem to KNOW SELF, which is a great thing. Peace & Blessings, Sis.

The crazies are mostly the natives. And what part of Atlanta were you in? I stay in the outskirts in north Gwinnett it is not like that up here

I co-sign everything you said, plus some! Moved to ATL during the pandemic, 1st mistake! Atlanta' undercurrent of weird vibes is real and it is crazy how a lot of people say the same thing. I moved back north twice for business since 2021 that is where the real money making! Between the unpredictable food offerings, crazy drivers and shiesty poo's my spirit never feels comfortable in Atlanta. Ok folks, you have been warned now it's up to you!

You ever been to NYC? Girl, visit Brooklyn. A VIBE! Expensive but it it’s a melting pot of people. People are stylish but not trendy. Authentic.

Congrats on makin’ it outta there.💯✨

I can definitely relate..I was there 18 years and Atlanta taught me a lot I bame a WOMAN in Atlanta...I left 4 mths ago...I miss a lot of things about Atlanta but I'm starting over.I agree with your entire video.

I feel you ! I was there in 2009-2010 it was horrible back then ! I got robbed all kind of weird interactions, them folks different, energy off I left to SC and been happy ever sense i won’t even visit !!!!!

It seems like a lot of Gods people have bad experience in ATL always Christ like ppl I see who get ran out or their trips are bad.

thank you sis. living alone as a woman is no flex or easy feat when it comes to safety, guns and all. i hate pumping gas too bc of the reasons you mentioned. i just keep it surface and never too nice. hustle mode.

As a native of Atlanta i totally agree its a terrible place to live all the transplants should evacuate immediately

girl I agree with you. I loved ATL to visit but living there was a different story. I stopped going out at all b/c of anxiety of my car getting broken into or anything etc. etc. so I feel you. I moved back to florida lol

Everything you spoke on in this video, you hit right on the head.

Also I lived there years ago when my kids were in grade school. My financial struggle was real. I Couldn’t find a job. I stayed 2 years then I eventually left, I couldn’t do it no more. I was way younger then.

I'm glad you're in a safer place, Mona. I will be content just visiting Atlanta. Specifically to experience the food scene.

I’m glad I’m not the only one experiencing these things! Everyone seems like they only want to use you

I completely agree with everything you said. People from here are weird frfr.

Yeah I think I would just want to visit for a weekend trip . Thanks for sharing your story !