I am thinking about moving to Atlanta.  I am from Dalton, GA, which is only about 27,000 in population.  I am wondering if anyone has made a move like this.  I am a community college student now, ane I will be a community college student if I go to Atlanta too.  I will probably be working a low paying job if I move.  But, I want to get out of the small town, and live in the happening city.  Any thoughts?
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I moved from Great Falls Montana (pop of about 50K, but that includes alot of the surrounding farmland) to spokane (pop well in excess of 200K)... I Lived just on the edge of the city limits in Great Falls, but here in Spokane, I'm about 1/2 mile from downtown... It is HELL, and as soon as I'm done with colege, I'm going strait back to Montana!... there are a few things that I can get here, that are not available in Great falls, (namely my college) like, more job oportunity, more events, more shopping, more resteraunts to go to, more local music (not to say better, but certainly more), more radio and TV stations (sadly, Great Falls lost it's only rock/metal/alt. station about a year ago when I was back for summer), and they have a good 1/4 mile drag strip... I used to visit here at least once every year (for the drag races), and it was allways fun, and I will probably continue my once or more yearly visits once I return home... but let me tell tou from expirience, that living and visiting are two completely different things. When you visit, you don't notice, or even experience many of the things that anoy you when you live here... such as: the traffic, the smog, the poiltical corruption, the higher cost of living, the lack of courtesey/respect/manners/good amoungst the local population, the high crime, the lack of outdoor activities... I could go on and on, as a traveler, most of these things went unnoticed or were jut a minor nusance, but when you live here, you must deal with them every day... and it all becomes a royal pain in the @$$... I also hate it because baisicly from Coeur d'Alene Idaho to seattle Washington, its just one big damn city (the locals would dissagree, but most of my fellow Montanans would probably agree), and when I want to go fishing, backpacking, hiking, biking, rafting (any outdoor activity), I cannot without seeing another person (anywhere in the whole state)... and since I love the outdoors, living here is particularly hellish for me... For example: I hardly used a computer, but once every couple weeks in Montana and was hardly ever home, but here I have nothing better to do (very sad)...\n\nSo, if I were you, I would give it some serrious thoungt before just making the move, consider what you like, what you hate, where you want to live (the area of town), how much it will cost you to live there, what your personal values are... ect. you may enjoy it, or you may not, that really depends on your personality... I know there are pleanty of people in Great Falls who would love to trade places with me, and other Montana natives here who are glad they moved... but I don't think (I know) I'm the only one who wants to go back to Montana...\n\nso don't just "up-n-leave", give it some serrious thought, so you don't regret your decision!
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As you may have heard, GA Southern is stereotypically a "party school." Don't get me wrong, you should be ok going to either choice, but in my opinion, State will be able to provide you with a better education. There are more resources available there and there are many different types of people.
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You are doing it all correctly.  It takes time as small towns are quiet, people are content with less, and to my knowledge small towns are not sizzling society parties.  I moved to just such a small town from a large city.  Lower your expectations.  Continue what you ar doing, keep a nice garden others will enjoy and complement upon.  Take a plate full of cookies or some fresh fruit to a neighbor( do not expect much other than thank you).  Smile at everyone, Join a local church. You must be patient as newbies in small towns are suspect(they think why did this person move to this small town?).  You are doing just fine.........
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I think that you are forgetting that moving out is a lot harder than just moving out.  There is work, bills, insurance (since you will be out on your own, your parents cant cover you any more) if you want to go to school add that on.  There is so much to moving out alone!  Never mind the rest.  I dont think people realize just how much, they are in too much of a hurry.  I moved out when I was 18,.  wasnt the easiest thing to do but I did it.  My brother is still at my fathers house and hes 22.  There shouldnt be any hurry.  its a hell of a lot harder out side the parents house.
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I am a white female attending the university of alabama and although I may not be able to relate to racism of african americans, I can say that I have never, in the past four years I've lived in Tuscaloosa, seen or heard anything racist. HONESTLY. I have lived in Alabama all my life & I went to an all white school. Coming to U of A was a new experience for me because I am around and interact with many african american people. The "white to black" ratio has to be about even here. So, my point is that this college is full of different races & ethnicities, so don't picture an all white college that you wouldn't fit in at. I work at the local mall & all my coworkers are black people. Of course, you'll have your "clicks", but I don't think it is anything out of the ordinary. I love Alabama & you really should consider going here. I don't know what you saw on the tv or read somewhere. but I promise you, this is an awesome college & I would recommend it to anyone! :) One more thing, if you are a football fan, this is DEFINATELY the place for you. We are die-hard here! ROLL TIDE!!!
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From ga..town about 1 hour from Atlanta...great clubs, that have celebs passing through all the time.\nHit me up.
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I've done some reading on this subject, and I also have a younger brother in Miami who has bought land down there, by Naples.  We discuss real estate often.\nI was reading an article that said a lot of the people who have been living in South Florida for a long time are all starting to buy places up north.  The reason is that so many people have flooded into South Florida, it has lost the "ruralness" it had 20 years ago.  So, a lot of the long timers are looking to escape the boom that has taken place in South Florida. If I were looking to invest in Florida, I'd probably look more towards the north eastern part of the state.
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My wife and I live in Atlanta. We WORK!!! GET A DAMN JOB!!!!!!!
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Yes you can. But where do you plan on living? The streets? Unless your rich (your own money not your parents money) then it wouldn't be a good idea. Cost of living is super high. I'm 25, and I pay monthly for a car and have a decent job and I couldn't even afford to move out from home. Anyways, point is there are ppl I know who were able to move out at a young age, preferably having a roomate or gf and still make it. But that person had a well paying job, dropped out after highschool same w/ his gf so they could work all day and well so what they're living the chillin life, that is what it's all about right? living paycheck to paycheck, spending money only on booze and partying, never being able to travel like other kids. think about it, you may think right now you want nothing more to move out and find yourself changing your mind.
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I did, and I had a GREAT time!!! I suggest visiting the campus first, before you decide to go there. Talk to students. Spend a FEW DAYS in the area. Find out what people do and how easy it is to get around, etc. Also, pick up real estate brochures, etc. It may be cheaper to live OFF campus. It was for me! Seriously, go check out the campus and talk to the people there. If you like it, go for it. If you don't like it, go somewhere you do like.
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Move: It depends on the stage I am at in my life.  Since I am nearing the completion of my B.A., moving right now would be horrible!  After graduation, then yes. My fiance, however, has agreed to move wherever I find a good grad school; so his answer would be yes right now, but no once he starts his new stage in his education.\n\nHurtful: Yes.  Part of being in love is fighting and making up.  My fiance and I bicker like an old married couple and do say hurtful things to one another at times, but we always make up and know we love one another.
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come  and   visit  dalton  georgia,  the  carpet   capital  of  the   world.  we  are  so   over   run  with   them, the   law   doesnt  do   anything  about  them   here  either.it  pisses  me  off  too.  well  it   really   makes  me   sick.this  used  to  be  a   nice  place  to   live,   not   any   more.
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well in denver the city is very spread out and the mass transit has not caught up to the growth that we have experienced. i would move as close to your job as you can. the smaller towns do offer some wonderful views and great lifestyle but it seems that many have caught on to this idea and traffic can be horrible. another thing you have to take into account is that if you are coming from a bigger city you will not have as many options for night life. many things close at 2:00am and we have blue light laws which limit the sale of bottles of alcohol and we have 3.2 beer so you have to watch for those things when you move to a new city.
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I agree..:) i live in NJ now.. in an area that my son goes to a blue ribbon school..:) but I am trying to move because of cost of living.. housing here is ridiculos now..you can't find a one family home in a decente neighborhood for less than 500,000...and the taxes are the equivalent of a high scale rent...:) so my advice is don't come..:) I am leaving..:)
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i live in Raleigh NC it good many jobs and the cost of living it good it not that bad and the schools are near by i move form California to n.c when i got here i got a job very quick i worker for farm bureau and i been working there for seven yrs i never thought that i will stay this long out here but  i did that how much i like it . good luck on ur decision
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People down south are very friendly, and we love people like they're family. The way to meet people is to get out and get involved in various activities.  Join a club that interests you. If you meet a guy there, he's interested in the same thing. Take a class, for fun, at the community college, like knitting, painting, computer, etc. Go to ball games, outdoor concerts, street dances, etc. The main thing is...get out of the house. Good Luck! Welcome to the south.
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Born, raised and still living in Los Angeles.  I have lived in three different areas in town (Central, Westside and Southwest).  I moved twice with my parents for a total of 3 residences, then once to my own condo, then from there to the house I am in now...total 4 moves to my 5th home.  My mom came out from Detroit during WWII to work for Lockheed inspecting rivets on bombers and stayed here after the war...my dad came out west to L.A. from Massachusetts when he was discharged from the service after WWII...the rest is (my) history...