I've lived in Georgia my whole life. You did a really great job of describing Atlanta. It was a very accurate review.

You nailed it. I have lived in the metro ATL area for 55 years and it has changed a lot. Lots to do here for younger people. Driving however is the pits. I never go inside I-285 anymore.

In the 90s it was affordable yet fun for younger people. Now it’s more fun but just another expensive, difficult place to settle in due to costs and traffic.

As a native, all I can say is: stay where you are.

Great job on this one 🎯 I am also an NYC native who relocated to Atlanta in ‘06 and went on to becoming a realtor shortly thereafter.

You did a great job, accurate assessment of Atlanta…wonderful city overall….if you don’t make it in ATL, you didn’t take advantage of the opportunities staring you in the face….don’t move to ATL expecting everything to be handed to you on a platter…you have to work for it!!!

I live in GA and you gave an accurate description! Thank you

Love the content!!!

We moved here from Southern California about 8 years ago. We love the weather here and the trees. We hate the traffic, mosquitoes, and humidity! We are in Alpharetta and find it very diverse. Great schools and so much to do for the young people. The rents here however are crazy high. You can not find a place under $2400 for a two bedroom. It’s cheaper to buy a house here than rent!

Great Video. Finally someone does a correct and accurate video.

Great video! Thanks.

12:35 “Famous in their own minds” 😂🤣💀⚰️ the shaaaade 😅

Great video!

Atlanta has the longest average commute in the country. The most quickly increasing groups in the metro are Hispanic and Indian. In the city and Fulton County the political organization is entirely African American. Prevalent guns don't mean increased crime. Criminals (not legal gun owners) are the gun problem here, like all "urban" areas. The murders and shootings are almost entirely inside the 285 freeway perimeter.

Atlanta was my second home for many years. It’s been 13 years since I’ve lived there. It sounds like the infrastructure hasn’t been updated much there. That was my main gripe living there. It’s not the reason I left though. I moved to Dallas for work during the Great Recession. The biggest thing I miss is the topography and nature.

So glad you mentioned the open carry -- changed my moving plans for sure!

Crazy how you posted this and I’ve been praying I can make this move !

Spot On, Mark. Thanks for doing it justice.

Great video !!!!!!

Another great video explaining the city! You can tell you have been here for a while the way you use "We" when describing the city. It really shows the attachment you have the city. Also your honesty is refreshing when detailing uncomfortable topics. A lot of people will try to sugarcoat or skip over those things. Atlanta is a city you have to experience for yourself to truly understand it. It's hard to explain to people who have never been but you do a great job at it.

We personally used Marc, 10/10 would recommend. He knows Atlanta very well and can certainly tailor your experience.

traffic is so heavy, my brother lives in Alpharetta, he said stay north of town

A-Town I started my record company in Atlanta in 1996. Now l’m a famous Las Vegas Dj!

For those who want a more relaxed vibe: Alpharetta is the city you would do better in!

I tell all my folks not from the A that "its a big difference between ATLANTA and GEORGIA"...two separate places. Respect the speed limits in general but in the N.Georgia or S.Georgia be extra vigilant; those super speeder tickets are a guarantee to ruin your day.

Georgia is a great state and I miss it a lot. One day I will move back God willing

As a Georgian I can safely say that everyplace outside of Atlanta stays out of Atlanta. It’s like any other concrete jungle. As for the weather, August is hell on earth.

New subbie! I lived in Atlanta in the late 90s, it was not a great experience the, and even still I definitely loved the vibe and the weather and so many things❤. Looking to move back in April 🎉!

GOD Is Wonderful Good All-That And More All Of The Time!!!Have A Blessed Week in The Great Mighty GOD We Serve And MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone!!!

Interesting. Watching this video from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Currently we have 107°F so it can get really hot in here, we also have lots of mosquitoes, cockroaches and humidity. Fun to see these similarities even with this much difference in geolocation. Great info! Seems like a lovely place to visit.

I’m in Atlanta too!!!

As a black woman, from the tri-state ( NY/NJ/CT) living in metro Atlanta, GA, for 29 years. I'll keep it, really. I live in Gwinnett County. It's very diverse, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, Black, Latin America. If you have children, you want to live in Forsyth, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett. The schools are great, and you have plenty of amenities. So north of I-20. Don't live east, south (except Peachtree City), and west. So, midtown, Buckhead, and North.

Cost of living In Atlanta is too expensive 😠

This was a choice of mine however I chose the DMV which has similar cons but the pro which stands out is employment...

I'm moving back this summer to the Smyrna Vinnings area. I retired from the MARINE CORPS in '96 and station at the Naval Air Station on Dobbins since '85. So I'm Cobb County all the way. 15 minutes to anywhere.

I lived in Atlanta from 2002 till 2008 and loved it. Now i live in the Bay Area ( Northern California) but still miss Atlanta! And recently bought a rental property in Alpharetta to keep my connection ! Love visiting!

I moved from the corn state Ohio I have almost 8 years here Roswell area working in downtown Atlanta. And I love it but the major problem is the traffic.

45 years in Atlanta the Atlanta metro. I can't stand it now. Too many people moving here. Way too much humidity. Used to be able to get downtown in 20 minutes from Roswell. Used to be able to drive 85mph on 285 and everyone was going that fast. The cost to live has gone out the freaking roof, because of all the m-fers wanting to move here. Lastly Southern hospitality has gone out the door. We used to be able to have a sense of respect for the next person, but now it's like little L.A. or NYC, just a bunch of rude people. I hate that all the old historic buildings are being torn down for God awful apartments and condos. The 1996 Olympics started the down of my city. I would love to move to Birmingham or some other smaller southern city. The worse part is all the cool small local live music places are closing and being turned into BS. Please do not come. Please no more people. Y'all ruined it.

I stay in my hometown of Boston Massachusetts I love the 4 seasons. I went to visit and came back in. A week

The weird thing about ATL traffic is that while the interstates or connector are horrendous, actual downtown street Traffic can be light compared to other major cities.

I'm from the UK and have an opportunity to live here. Videos like this helps me make my decision.

Feature the Dekalb Farmers Market, It is unique !!

As an Atlanta native if you’re looking to move here, I recommend….. you don’t! You’re Welcome ❤😂

I highly recommend visiting an area called the bluffs. Beautiful scenery, very lively, always something to see! Most beautiful at night time!

good video

I used to live in Georgia and had only been to Atlanta a few times when I was younger, most notably to go to Six Flags but I always wished we had explored it a bit more. I would love to move there.

Traffic sucks in Atlanta! The worst in my cross country travels!

The Vampire Diaries and In the Heat of the Night were filmed in Covington and it's about 35 minutes east of Atlanta. If I ever had to work in Atlanta I would live in Covington because life is a lot different there.

We have about three thousand rentals coming online in Gainesville Georgia. We are an hour from central Atlanta. Road Atlanta is nearby and lake Lanier is steps from our house. Two universities and a million square foot level one trauma hospital. Rent for a one bedroom is $1400.

Terrible traffic, run away crime in the inner city. Buckhead used to be a thriving community, now not safe after dark shows up.

Why is the traffic so bad in ATL? ATL was not built on a grid system which makes it hard to navigate even with map programs, because people are always in the wrong lane. There are curves going through town where the road should have been made straight. People come flying around the curves only to meet stopped traffic. The drivers are rude. If you need to change lanes, don’t wait until the last moment, because no one will let you in. The train system here is only useful for going to the sprawling airport or the occasional downtown event. If you ride a bicycle in town, you are risking your life. Parking is either free and unavailable or at least $20. I can’t wait to leave when I retire.

I suffer horrible allergies, but I lived in Atlanta for 12 years and it wasn’t as bad as other places… also wth do you mean about roaches? Palmetto bugs? They are NOT roaches. If you’ve lived in the north you know the difference between palmetto bugs and German cockroaches. The latter is an infestation.

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There's only two things really wrong with Metro Atlanta... the traffic and no ocean beachfront, otherwise its a great place to live! Traffic: pick your routes and moments whenever possible Ocean beachfront: hop on a plane to Florida, the Caribbean or drive to the GA or S Carolina coast.

North of Macon is one state and south of Macon is a totally different one (for the most part). That’s the best way to describe GA. Good explanation of ATL by you though

There are great things to do in Atlanta with many job opportunities! The airport is great compared to most cities. Cost of living is not bad, The bad thing about Atlanta that I experienced was that it was very ghetto and redneck at the same time depending on where you were. I guess that could be considered diversity...

I have lived in the metro Atlanta area since 1991. At first I did not want to move here but I did for a job. Overall I have enjoyed living here because there is so much to do. I was able to see events during the 1996 Olympic Games and I love outdoor activities. There are plenty of parks and places to hike or bike. You forgot to mention though if we see a couple of snowflakes here the whole city shuts down. And I agree, traffic here is very challenging and there is endless road construction. I take the train to the airport.

Thanks Rami Malek 👍

I was born in kennesaw and grew up in Marietta and Norcross I loved living there till I was about 12 plan to move back eventually type shit 🙏🏽🫡

I relocated to the metro Atlanta area from a northern state in 2001 for higher education and space. My friends and family believe that it's pretty much in the timeline of the 1970s and I have to take a vacation to my home state to gather updated materials and return to enjoy them in my new dirt road home. Truth be told, Georgia is 11 times the size of where I am originally from. The inexpensive properties and quarter systems were what caught my eye and kept me here til present....no longer true for the last 7 years. The same 3 bd/ 2 ba homes going for $125,000.00 are now $500,000.00, $50,000.00 bungalows 2 bd/1 ba are 300,000.00. No, they are not worth these prices. It just shows me how greedy people have become. An acre of land $92,000.00 in my area...it was $10,000.00. I've just bought 1.5 acres in a neighboring state for $900.00. Time to go....rural doc.

As a native who left after 31 years there....just stay wherever you are....Dont believe the hype

I found it bezaar that you talk about living in and around Atlanta and NOT mention it is a very Gay city especially for African-Americans-;) Maybe this isn't you NICHE market BUT let's get real!!

Ignorant question- how did you move all your belongings over there at such long distance?

I have to move into the city.

Atlanta airport is amazing. I remember an underground shuttle and when walking a glass door opened to a smoking room! I was so excited.

One of the best social outlets is ALTA (Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association) huge system and just about every neighborhood with a tennis court will have a team or 2 that you can join. Lots of partying post match 🍾

I currently live in a country that's not the US and it's a very isolating feeling with a lot of upright people who just mind their own business with an attitude of, everyone revolves around me. How are the people in Atlanta?

I LOVE ATL !!!! I VISITED AND FELL IN LOVE. GOD WILLING I'M COMING BACK TO LIVE !!!

He showed Stone Mountian for "camping" 😂

what about the health care system ?

Do you think it would be nice from someone coming from the pnw

I am born and raised in Georgia, just a bit north of Atlanta and have lived in Atlanta for a few years before moving up to Philly, and I have some comments Weather - 4 seasons? Really? Try 2 seasons, Summer and Rainy season. You get a bit of a view of fall and spring, but those have diminished drastically. I remember when we had 4 seasons, but those have been gone for at least a decade now. The summer isn't just July and August, it's mid May to mid September. And it gets hot and humid. Like disgustingly so. People are able to tolerate it because of the AC and their portable AC vehicles. Things to do - Spot on for outdoors and festivals. If you escape up to the mountains during the summer it is a good 10-15 degrees cooler than in Atlanta. Also don't go to Lake Lanier. Like ever. Place is haunted. Traffic and Density - It's as bad if not worse than described. Prepare to lose about 1 to 2 hours of your life daily due to traffic. If you can get a remote or hybrid job, you will save so much of your own sanity. Diversity - The diversity has fallen a lot of poorer folks (mostly black residents) in the city have been pushed out due to a drastic increase in rent in the past 10 years. Also if you are queer or trans, it's probably the best city in the South (lot of queer and trans folk from neighboring states move here. Highly recommend Mary's in EAV). Also, you'll find that a lot of the Korean communities live NE of 285 in Gwinett. Best food from a diversity standpoint is all along Buford Highway Vibe - The hustle culture in Atlanta is toxic. Like superfund site toxic. You'll find everyone is trying to get an extra dollar off a side hustle. Since moving to Philly, I've been back twice and each time, it just feels... dark and negative. You will get beat over the head by Atlanta City Council with the Civil Rights legacy as they completely debase it as they do some of the most undemocratic shit involving Cop City. The Dems are in lockstep with the GOP on Cop City and have raided bail fund organizers, ignored 15 HOURS of testimony to stop the project (with only 4 minutes in support of Cop City), and have already shot an UNARMED protester early in 2023 (which the cops have denied and come up with shoddy evidence to defame Tort) The problem with the "City in the Forrest" is the City is destroying a lot of it (partly for Cop City, partly for development). The forest is one of the most unique and beautiful parts of Atlanta. There are a bunch of small parks inside the perimeter (ITP for the transplants). I just wished the city gave a damn about their greatest asset. I moved out of Atlanta because I have lived in GA all 30 years of my life. I needed the change, but as much as I love some of the people, some parts of town (like EAV), and the amount of trees, I just found myself pushed out. If you aren't into the hustle culture, don't move there. If you need a strong public transit or bike network, don't move there. It's a beautiful city, I just hope the politicians in and around Atlanta don't ruin what could be a truly vibrant and wonderful city.

Just let you know if you live in Atlanta. Buckhead any of those places that he's talking about? Get you a bullet proof vest.

How long does it take to get a license with no license at age of 28?

So basically it's great if you have about $400,000 but if you want to live in a one or two bedroom apartment like tens of thousands of people have to do do not move to Atlanta

Traffic is HORRIBLE

Can you review or give some feedback on historic college park?

I live in Miami so some of the cons are present here too. I'm wondering how different they are in terms of traffic, mosquitos, and guns.

How does it compare to NYC to you socially, economically, professionally, safety-wise? Scales please 0-10. Also why did you move from NYC? ❤❣🌳🌳🌳😍

What it like live In myrtle beach cuz I. Live there

Please explain about taxes here

oh my lord! these people coming from the northeast and west coast. please stop trying to stereotype the south! thinking that its the same like it was decades ago and so racial etc. how ridiculous! did you ever think it just as much of that where you come from as it is in much of the south. its all over America. nowhere perfect but the positive outweigh the negatives in Atlanta. the south is not for everyone cause it's so different, like being in another country but keep in mind those people in the south feel the same about where you come from in North and west coast. And Atlanta isn't half as pure southern distinct like some of those other southern cities. It has lost a lot of that with all the changes and influx of different people and northerns. Just for the record, the average southerner, probably 95% of them don't want no part of those places to live or where you come from. culturally is way different. no comparison food, music, climate, accents, and much more. please don't expect and shouldn't expect the south to be like where you come. and they don't need to be. It should be what it is. It has its own identity and that's great

By the time you get to talking about what it’s like to live in ATL, I’ve already moved there bruh…get to it

Atlanta has tornados at times as well.

"Hopefully they'll be some ppl whol look like yourself and yourr family" The American way

Im in upstate ny and I plan to sell my home and move to a suburb near Atl

For newbies - Atlanta is not really a big city. All the small cities around Atlanta make up the Atlanta area's size. For instance Alpharetta is not Atlanta.

Private schools are more sought after as the many of the public schools there are not as good like in other cities.

"Famous in their own minds" LOL

I'm in TX, wanted to move there to work in film industry, lots of projects being done in GA

I wonder what the food scene is like compared to like LA or NY?

You can ban guns outright in Atlanta and you will see no decrease in gun crime. Criminals don’t follow the law

Where Are all the retirement communities

Its hot here

How about PeachTree City?

Tornados?

About the guns, we never needed a permit to own one. We used to need a permit to carry, but now if you're not legally barred from owning a gun, you can carry it without the extra steps and paperwork.

We called it the City to busy to hate...civil rights, ya know

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I lived in Atlanta in the early '90s for about four months. Hated it especially the traffic, so I left and have never stepped foot back there.