I am moving from New York City to Georgia in a few months and wonders what should I expect to do on my time away from school. I have never lived in the south and want to know what I may expect from my new environment with the people in it. Please be descriptive. Virtual hugs and kisses:)
2006-06-29 06:13:18 · 7 answers · asked by happy b 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Atlanta
I moved to Atlanta from NYC 3 1/2 years ago. Great town for food, entertainment - concerts, sports, etc. You will need to drive everywhere, most things are located outside of "downtown" and few people live there. Buckhead is 1 hot spot for clubs, bars, etc - but the whole city is laid out similiar to the 5 boroughs of NYC - however Atlanta doesn't have the mass transit like NYC.
Extremely friendly people, the words "ma'am, sir" are used daily and the Southern culture of respect is still alive and well - men open doors for women, etc. If you can take the heat, and have a car - it is a great city to live in. I don't plan to move back to NY and am getting married to a lovely Southern Belle. WIll probably die here.
2006-06-29 08:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by goododie4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a bit slower than NY,and smaller,the people the good ones will want to know you,dont be upset if they want to hug you we do do alot of that here in the south.
On a much smaller scale but most anything (other than going to all those boring late night talk shows) you'll find in Atlanta.
Land,and Homes are mostly cheaper,taxes are a bit better.
Dont be offended when someone refers to you as a 'damn yankee' they me that in a joking friendly fashion.
Welcome
2006-06-30 02:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by PSG_30127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Atlanta sooooo here you go...........Atlanta is a bit smaller than New York but it is one of the funnest places to live. There are TONS of places to shop and to eat we have the largest Aquarium in the world........are you a fan of football and baseball? well that's pretty big here to.............Underground Atlanta is also a place you should visit.............the people are very friendly and of course have good manners so expect to hear alot of yes mam.....most will be willing to help you if you ever need it.................we have horrible traffic but I'm sure your used to it.............well there are so many more things it would take forever to type them all Enjoy your stay here!
2006-06-29 06:19:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not answering your question,but WHY THE HECK DO PEOPLE LEAVE NY TO COME DOWN TO THE SOUTH?I have never understood that. I go to New York every summer and wish every time that I live there. It's quieter(upstate anyway) and there's tons of things to do and if you want a change of vista,you hop into your car and drive into Canada AND THE SUMMER AND TRAFFIC IS BEARABLE THANKS TO THE SUBWAY
2006-06-30 15:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll hate the people. They're a bunch of jesus freaks who play social games constantly. However, there is Six Flaggs. There are lots of places to shop and tons of bars, night clubs, theatres, etc.
2006-06-29 06:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have southern hospitality. There are a lot of times you will be explaing sum thing and when we don't agree we'll say "Well, it's a southern thang..."
Wat part ya movin' 2?
Ps ppl will call u a Yankee. ha.
2006-06-30 13:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is cool and people are nice in Peachtree City!!!!
2006-06-29 07:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋