What’s Up With Atlanta, Georgia? Explained.
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2021
- Let’s talk about the ATL, Atlanta, Georgia.
Have you ever wanted the facts about a city Like Atlanta, Georgia? Atlanta is one of the best cities in the United States and some consider it the best major city in the south. Atlanta has a great history and some amazing things going on right now. This is an explainer video about the great city of Atlanta. We won't be ranking it by any stat or anything like that. We are just explaining things about the city.
Atlanta has a few other nicknames, the city in a forest, The Gate City, The Hollywood of the South, and my favorite Hotlanta. They got that one because it gets pretty dam hot in the summer. And summer seems to go on forever. I’ve heard locals say you have two seasons in Atlanta, Summer, and Christmas.
Atlanta is a great city with great food, great sports teams, wonderful people, and very warm weather most of the year.
If you have ever thought about moving to or just visiting Atlanta, you should watch this video.
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Of all the places I've been in the United States, Atlanta is definitely in the top five of cities needing a "TRUCKS ONLY" by-pass highway
We've tried... No one wants to pay for it though. 😂
You simply cannot be serious.
Only vehicle, no truck-driving on this road. They need that on some road that leads off a highway to cut off the next 6 miles that no one pays for.
That is what 285 was supposed to be go around the city but they have to make deliveries into the city so they have to have a special permit and pay for it
I agree! Lol 😅
You forgot Atlanta’s main three features - traffic, traffic and more traffic
And the crazy cost of livling
And crime.
exactly. you can't talk about Atlanta without talking about Traffic. 🤦🏾♀️
We need less cars in the city, more bike lanes
You forgot traffic
No one realizes how fast Atl is growing, I counted almost 50 cranes in the sky
Nashville is the same. Two sell out cities that only care about tourists. I suspect Briggs will be making a Nashville video soon because it's even worse than Atlanta.
Charleston is smaller... but DAMN, this construction is INSANE!
@@GenXfrom75 Charleston Sc ? Y’all have a pretty ahh city sheesh.
@@EDSB126 thanks! I love it but it's blowing UP with new people.ugh... our roads SUCK for this many folks. Lol
And the new “brownstone” type apartment buildings that have popped up one here one there and everywhere. Was shocked riding Memorial Dr. toward downtown Atl. I was hiding out in the burbs for 10 yrs so missed ALL this growth. It’s def a metropolis, new people new bldgs, new restaurants, renewed areas and some like underground Atl that just leave u shocked and shook. So much history trashed which is confusing anyway it’s crowded on streets wayyy too often just about the entire perimeter. Just look at gps and all the red road blocks (I drive now for a living all over this crowded place) calgon plz take me away
As an Atlanta native I love the city and after having been to other major cities like NY, LA, Dallas, London, Berlin, etc. I like the charm that Atlanta exudes to this day. What I will admit though is that Atlanta is a city in desperate need of an efficient and widespread rail system. Marta and it’s simple back and forth route is not enough. The traffic is awful and with the city growing as fast as it is, it will only get worse.
the main reason the marta has not expanded is because the cities it would reach into have vetoed it due to atlanta being a major human trafficking hub and that would create a straight ride from most peoples homes, to the airport, which is very convenient, but in a city known for human trafficking, Extremely dangerous.
@@superpuppy321 While I’m not denying that possibility, I’m not sure if that is the main reason why. I think it has more to do with lobbyists keeping the government from funding public transportation to keep the automobile industry flowing. Not to mention the revenue from the express lanes now which they have just built a couple of years ago.
@@superpuppy321You cannot be serious.
Believe it or not it was simply down to racism. The outer suburbs still to this day feel that bringing mass transit to their communities will also bring the “undesirable elements” of the big city. Ironically the cities roads are choked because those same suburbanites commute by highway into town for work/pleasure. The reason why the city itself still has a lacking system is due to low political will in Georgia. They rather add express lanes to every highway
@@matthewennis3591 Oh I believe it.
It is a great city. I live about 40 mins from it. However, crime sucks in parts of the city now, but it's still a great city. And I can't believe you didn't mention the aquarium. It's the second biggest one in the world. And the airport, is also the second busiest airport in the world.
"busiest" doesn't always equate with "good". But then---I don't like cities. And the TRAFFIC around Atlanta is horrific. But---the Aquarium does sound nice. The Atlanta Zoo is really good too.
I want to visit but afraid of the violence
Atlanta socks I live there too many people done move there…
He doesn't mention them because they're second-best...
I like the Atlanta aquarium its a must see place and i enjoyed my visit thire too.
According to Futurama, Atlanta will get even more humid, becoming the new Atlantis in the future. Moving offshore and sinking, the kinfolk become merfolk.
Yeah. I saw that! 🤣
If you come from a Northern State you will melt in ATL if you go outside in May,June,July,Aug,Sept...You will sweat thru your shirt because of Heat and Humidity
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Bless your heart. You’re givin me the vapors. 🧜🏼♀️🧜🏻♂️
Atlanta Metro has tons of Hispanic/Latino’s they just mostly choose to live in various suburbs and not the actual city. Some suburbs very close to Atlanta are majority Hispanic and Asian or have very high percentages.
Not compared to the white and black population though. That's why their percentage is low.
@@bronxishomenomatterwhereig3149 Their percentages in the actual city of Atlanta that he was looking at are low but metro wide the percentages are pretty respectable compared to other American metros. Let’s not forget you have a lot of suburbs like Norcross that is 57% Hispanic and Asian and Chamblee, Doraville, Lilburn and a lot of other suburbs are similar. Georgia has one of the fastest growing largest most diverse Hispanic communities in the Nation and a large portion of them live in Metro Atlanta. They just don’t like living in the actual city of Atlanta for some reason.
@@gacaptain In Clayton County which is just south of Fulton County there is a large and still growing Hispanic population.
@@isaiah1931 I definitely noticed that when I stopped for gas and food in Forest Park.
Norcross, chamblee, doraville 😂😂
Sounds like he was trying to down play the role of Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement by basically saying that all southern cities played a part. But due to Georgians like MLK , Julian Bond, Andrew Young, Benjamin Mays, Ralph Abernathy, John Lewis and Hosea Williams in addition to all the prominent Black business people located there and the HBCUs. Atlanta played an especially important part. Atlanta was also home of the “Atlanta Compromise “ which came long before the Civil Rights movement.
Years ago when I was in publishing I went to a barbecue at Andrew Young’s house. I sat at a table with Marvin Arrington, and John Lewis was there. I felt like I was at a reunion of the Founding Fathers.
Atlanta is much more than that blip in history.
You lost. Get over it.
@Confederate State of Georgia And then you woke up. 😂😂😂
Most of those people grew up in Alabama lol 🤣
I just visited Atlanta a couple of weeks ago for my birthday. I visited the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca- Cola, Zoo Atlanta, and The Center for Human and Civil Rights. Atlanta is definitely a fun city, oh and definitely stop by Insomnia Cookies. They're not paying me to say that, I just think they have the best cookies lol.
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my brother works at insomnia cookies and they’re sooo good
Atlanta has always been a great place to visit. Moving here can be a culture shock if you come from a big city. But overall it's not bad.
That's it nothing else to do
Dealing with traffic on a daily basis is soul destroying. A major city of this population should have better public transport and decent planning law's.
As someone who was born and raised near Atlanta, Georgia, he did a good job hitting the major key touristy points, but there are SOO many hidden gems surrounding and in the city.
Keep Atlanta black
You missed alll the cultural spots….Fox Theatre, High Museum of Art, Atlanta Symphony. Also missed are the numerous higher education institutions. My home town.
@Anthony Loflin Well a lot of other people said nice things about the city and why you commented on mine I don’t know. I feel that the ugliest of Atlanta’s past has passed and why you singled out Atlanta there are many cities in the country you could say the same about including quite a few in the north. Things have changed, the population is 50% black. The black community may not like Atlanta’s history but loves the city now. By the way, the last Presidential election is the first time in years the state went democratic. Oh but the election was rigged.(sarcasm). This will be my last post on this issue. You sound angry but I wish you a happy life.
I LOVE the high museum
I've move to GA from Ohio 5 years ago and I LOVE it here. Atlanta has given me more opportunities to grow and I've met a ton of amazing people since I've been here.
Atlanta is a very nice (low keyed) big city. One of the few cities in the U.S. that MUST be visited at least once in a life time. If you go make sure you go to the Fox Theatre (at least to walk around inside). Simply beautiful.
Yes beautiful city, low key not so much. It's been a go to city for decades.
Atlanta is not no big city it’s small ass hell
@@jaaifromatl4907 Atlanta is spread out. Matter of fact. Atlanta has more suburban located buildings over 30 stories than any other metro area. Look at Buckhead, Sandy Springs Marietta etc..
Living nearby, I hate atlanta… but I hate crowds and traffic so
Lol I’m born and raised here and never been to the fox theater
Born in Atlanta over 70 years ago. Been here the whole time. Have lived through it all. Was friends with MLK. Could write a book on what I've seen.
Good report. Fair and honest.
Thank you......
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I feel like you understated the food scene here. It is one of the best in the country. It is such a diverse city that you can get any type of food you want. Right near my house we have incredible Ethiopian, Mongolian, Soul food, Indian, and on and on.
Exactly...when I move out in a few years it is what I will miss most.
Been here for about two years (moved from a very small town in Alabama) the food scene is incredible here I love it.
nah
I moved to Atlanta from New Jersey. The people of Atlanta are so nice - polite and friendly. Took me a few months to get use to it. Love Atlanta.
Thank you for starting with the history of the Creek tribe. I appreciate the respect for indigenous peoples.
Yep black folks
@@therealmccoy2004 they aren't black
@@niavellir7408 trust me they black. Look like me and my folks.
@@therealmccoy2004 They originated from Asia though lol
@@niavellir7408 black people still. They were Melenated dark skinned people is wat im saying still.. the further u dig the blacker the people get. Honestly it's not up for debate.. original olemcs were dark
"Hotlanta" has nothing to do with the weather. It refers to the Hot and crazy nightlife from all of the Clubs here.
I've heard both.
It has more to do with the weather in my family... and we live here so..
Ah, the nightlife in Atlanta, memories a lot of memories.😈 Only second to Miami in my opinion, the things I've done in those two cities. 🥳 Now I'm married, ☹️ on second thought my wife was born in Atlanta but grew up in Miami, oh yeah she keeps things poppin'. 😜
Bullocks.
@@VictoriaGates it was more about the nightlife when i lived there. only placed i'd ever seen a laundry mat combined with a club. lol party while washing your clothes lol.
Also can’t go anywhere in ATL as they’ve been working on the roads since General Sherman left
Yes you can, you just have to leave 1 and 1/2 hours early for everything
about 3 years ago I watched your videos when deciding what city to move to after college. You helped me decide on Atlanta and I've been living in and loving this city every since.
You really missed the mark on the food scene here! Definitely much more robust than soul food. I live here and probably eat soul food 4-5 times a year. And I eat out a lot!
Every time I visit Atlanta I try a different type of food. Have had incredible Mexican, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Bar-B-Que. Caribbean, Deep dish pizza, and Korean tacos there. It’s a lot more than just soul food. There’s pretty much everything and high quality.
@@gacaptain any Restaurants you would recommend? Specifically Mexican I haven’t found a good one yet
@@Lixx34899 My favorite one was La Parrillo in the suburb of Toco Hills. Not saying it's the best in town but I loved it. There are plenty of authentic Mexican and Asian restaurants all along Buford Highway in Dekalb and Gwinnett as well.
@@Lixx34899 I just came back and tried Fresco Cantina in Roswell. It was amazing and authentic. If you're into a great Mac and cheese they have an amazing white cheddar jalapeno macaroni and cheese
@@Lixx34899 I like Don Pedro in Norcross off Buford Highway
As a kid I lived in Stone Mountain literally down the street from Andre 3000. But I was mainly raised in East otp Atlanta. It’s genuinely a really nice city and I don’t think I’ll ever leave.
We use to love Atlanta, however crime has gotten crazy! There's a restaurant/bar that we go to every weekend in a nice neighborhood and they now have to have security because of all the break-ins. Last time we went to the Fox Theater, which is very nice, we were almost hit by idiots on dirt bikes doing tricks with no helmets, no lights, and no tags. Everywhere you go they are tearing down the old buildings and restaurants to make room for fancy high-rises which is tearing away the charm of the town. During the day it's fine but once the sun goes down it's like another world... dangerous and want no part of it.
Sounds like you’re describing any generic city in the US anymore
isnt that almost every us city?
The lost city of Atlanta
Get out of the cities. Too much diversity.
@@grandtheftavocado I can't tell if this is serious or sarcasm. I love diversity, not lawlessness
I VACATIONED IN ATLANTA ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO..LOVED IT
Try living here and taking 2.5 hours to make a 20 minute commute ! Having your window smashed at night and gps gone, fireworks every night till 1:00 a.m. Police sirens 24/7 I've vacationed in New York you couldn't pay me to live there.
ATLANTA BELTLINE is a extremely significant addition. Research and/or visit when you get a chance. It’s definitely worth it!
Speaking as an Atlanta native he really skimmed the surface and missed a few things when reviewing our city. Glad he has a positive view and memory of us though because Atlanta truly is a wonderful place to live.
The one big mistake that everyone seems to make though when talking about Atlanta and it’s stats is not including the metro area. Atlanta within its city limits is actually really small and the metro area and towns and other cities need to be included. City limits population being half a million and the metro is 6 million should indicate that.
Go back to 3:17. I think you missed it.
@@mikeharris468 yes I saw he mentioned it but what I mean is that when you’re talking statistics such as geography, demographics, places to eat, etc. you can incorporate the metro area even just outside the city limits since Atlanta is such a relatively “small city” due to its borders and the Balkanization of the metro area.
It's the same with Birmingham, we are now the second largest "city* Huntsville is now the largest city.
But if you look at the metro areas Birmingham blows the others out of the water
@@donniebrown2896 Boston and Miami is the same way
Except for 15 years in D.C., I have lived in north Atlanta. Atlanta's weather is one of its best attributes. There are always four distinct seasons. Yes, summers are relatively hot, like any southeastern locale, but most of Atlanta is about 1,000 feet above sea level, so summer evenings are often very pleasant. Winters are moderate. Spring and fall are near perfect. Summer and winter in Atlanta are way better than in D.C. Spring and fall are similar, but they each last at least a month longer in Atlanta. In addition to to lots of trees, Atlanta also has great topography.
Atlanta has an awesome aquarium. Their zoo has Pandas. Majority of movies and Netflix shows are filmed at Atlanta (Cobra Kai & Stranger Things)
When you showed Candler Park some of the video was of the bohemian area known as Little Five Points. I think it was considered to be in or a part of Candler Park. As a place colorful folk enjoy, it's probably on borrowed time. But the neighborhood was great in the 80s and 90s.
True dat
@@whoub4neway I remember Little Five Points from when I lived there, but did not remember Candler Park.
@@WriterandPhotographer Same place,..little five points is just the west end of Candler Park officially speaking
Agreed on little 5 points, the condos are closing in and that area is steadily increasing in value to developers. It’s definitely at a tipping point.
Still love L5P lol we gotta protect it
I am from Cleveland, operative word being from, so moved to Atlanta in 78'. Atlanta was the absolute nicest city that I had ever been to, and I had been to most all the major ones. This wonderful place lasted, as such, until the mid 90's, as I simply experienced a different feel to the city. Other than the traffic, it's tough to put a name on the change, but I had definitely felt it. I ended moving a couple times, but I actually found that I missed many elements which the Peach state offered, so I am back to my home in the South. Go DAWGS!!!
I used to live in the “Empire of the South”, I enjoyed my time there when I was growing up, I wouldn’t mind living there again or just visiting at the very least.
As a Georgia native, I always wanted to live in Atlanta until I moved out of Georgia. I was able to go back earlier this year after being away for over five years. I have heard a lot of CZcams people say crime has gotten worse since the pandemic. My cousin and I stayed in an Airbnb near downtown and really liked the area
stats show atlantas crime in 2020 was the highest in two decades and 2021 saw a 57% increase in crime from 2020! the crime has been ridiculous.. I cannot take the marta as it is too dangerous (followed twice and attacked on it once) and now i cant even park here as my car has gotten broken into in a well lit, busy parking lot! Nothing in my car as well, of course. Youd be dumb and blind to leave anything in your cars in atlanta nowadays.. Its such a shame crime is so prevalent in this beautiful city.
@@superpuppy321 yes that’s very sad to hear, it is such a beautiful city. I have saw interviews where celebrities talked about having their cars stolen because they hopped out just for a minute. It really scared me when I went home saw people leaving her keys in the car. I know it’s rural Georgia but their crime has increased as well. Living in California definitely changed my sense of safety.
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Lived there 25 years. Worked for Emory University. Left in 2002. Glad I am gone!! They have torn down nearly everything that was charming or historical. I could go on and on. Just take a look at Buckhead and how dangerous it is 24/7! Sad indeed.
loved it in the 90's
Not enough sidewalks or bicycle trails
They tried to tear down the Fox theater, people rose up, but yes as a native of Atlanta "they" love to tear it down.
They’re looking to make Buckhead a separate entity from Atlanta with everything going on now with taxes, Crime, etc.
Crime drove me away.
Best time to be in Atlanta is November it’s in the 50s sunny great place to walk between the Olympic park to the cnn center to the stadium best burger is the vortex
No Summer or Spring
We’ve lived here since 1981. Atlanta was a great place. Those days are long gone. Crime, overdevelopment, lack of usable public transportation, a road system that has been far outpaced by growth of traffic. We used to go downtown frequently; we won’t go near it now. The ghetto mentality has been embraced clear out to the near suburbs. Housing is being snapped up by out of state and international rental consortiums turning once proud neighborhoods into dumping grounds for multiple ‘families’ crowding into single family homes. So, so sad.
From someone born and raised in Atlanta, the “tourism” spots killed me. I was already lost at “hotlanta” but sheesh.
I met a really nice dude the first time I visited Atlanta when I came from Colombia.
Welp! I married the dude, we had a beautiful baby and it’s been almost six years since I moved in here and I love it. Atlanta has welcomed me warmly and compared to the people from southern California, Atlantans are way cooler and smarter.
Yeah, it has its issues, but hey, I lived in Colombia for 33 years. Atlanta is not that bad. 😂😂😂
He says Atlanta lost a large part of the population in the 80's and 90's! Well in the new millennium all those people moved back and brought other people with them. Then more people followed those people here. Out new motto is "Don't Come to Atlanta, We're Full! 🎉🎉🎉
That is everyone's motto these days. Too many people on this planet.
I am loving these graphics. Very professional these days.
Please do a “What’s up with Charlotte NC segment. I moved here 2 years ago and I’m amazed at how fast it is growing!!
FYI to the people getting ready to reply: I’m not playing the “which is better Charlotte or Atlanta” game lol. They are BOTH great cities..just making a suggestion on a future video
Is it similar to Atlanta?
Which is bett... Oh!😮😂
@@tamiekahollis there are a lot of similarities..they both are in the top fastest growing cities in the US, have a lot of jobs, national sports teams, great weather, great people and a great quality of life. I also get a big city mixed with a small county town feel in both places. The pace is a lot slower down here than NY where I’m
originally from. Atlanta is a little more popular as they have a bigger music scene and it’s referred to as the “Hollywood of the south” due to numerous movies being filmed there
@@tamiekahollis they do share similarities but totally different cities. Charlotte is larger than Atlanta. Atlanta metro is larger than Charlotte.
"The most dangerous isn't necessarily the worst" - idk Briggs, my eyebrows shot up for that one.
As a person living in Oakland City, I very much agree with your statement
I was born there, and spent a lot of time there because my family is all there. I was raised mostly in Houston Texas, so I identify with that more, but Atlanta is cool.
The aquarium has whale sharks and the atlanta underground is really interesting.
Plus historic sites everywhere
I was not sure about the lack of music at first, but it grew on me because it runs like a podcast and I can listen at work
I love it when there's one about a city somewhat close to me! Great as always Briggs. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Where u live
I'm in Greenville SC bout 2hours away
@@jamesmiller7228 i live buckhead
@@singingLeaf123 I've passed through there a few times before nice area
@@jamesmiller7228 nice I live in the condos
I moved to Atlanta about a year ago from New England. My daughter is at Georgia Tech, so my husband and I had visited numerous times. Every area has it's plusses and minuses, but over all we're happy with the move. We like the Beltline, a great walking/running/biking trail that more or less follows the old train tracks that used to encircle the city. It's brought food halls, microbreweries, etc. to areas close to it. Likewise, it's also had residential development as well. I don't know if statistics bear this out, but it seems much more diverse than where we lived (could have just been our old town). I do wish the ocean was closer, but can get there for weekends. Someone remarked that you have to include the surrounding area to really get a feel for the place, and they are right. Lots of great food--especially chinese, thai, japanese, and indian, and I still haven't even scratched the surface. Thanks!
You’re right! Back in the early 2000s I was all about Atlanta and moving and the distance from the ocean didn’t bother me. Tybee Island was the closest but I prefer Myrtle Beach. I changed my mind because I wanted to be closer to the water!! I still love Atlanta though!!
Which Ocean? Atlanta has a choice.
@@gregpeterman1102 Atlantic
There is only one ocean close and that's the Atlantic.
@@donniebrown2896 Right. A lot of people in Atlanta go to the Gulf of Mexico and consider that a different ocean from the East Coast Atlantic lol. They are the same ocean but Gulf beaches are a World different from East Coast and in my opinion Florida pan handle beaches on the Gulf can’t be beat in the continental US.
Next time you’re in Georgia, come to Athens! Best kept secret of our state and the locals will be more than happy to show you why were better out here.
Just…don’t tell anyone about us after you leave…we have enough people here.
I will warn you, it is poor. But it’s better than Atlanta.
Athenians unite!
Yes Atlanta is a beautiful city. The restaurant Mary Mac's Tea Room serves food like my mama made! Trust me, that's really saying something. In my experience it's a good city for Black people. But horrible traffic.
That place is not good lol
Yes 🥰
I've always heard that Atlanta is a nightmare to drive in from people that's been there.
It is. It is an absolute nightmare. I will not get on the expressway is anymore because I was driving with my children to go visit my sister and I can’t tell you how many times that we were almost hit by a truck drivers and other cars. They were doing a minimum of 90 miles an hour and my kids were terrified absolutely terrified. There is also a serial killer on the expressway is that the police will not tell you about. You can’t even drive through some of the bigger cities on the outskirts of Atlanta because the traffic is so bad. I literally moved from Metro Atlanta Out to the middle of damn nowhere to get away from all of that. It’s horrible here. I have lived here all my life. Born and raised here and I hate it now. I absolutely hate this state more and more every day. I will straight up tell you right now that diversity has ruined this state. After Hurricane Katrina and all them people moved here, everything went downhill. That was just the beginning of it and it’s only gotten worse.
that’s what ive heard as well. doesn’t help the one time i went down there (wasn’t old enough to drive yet) it took like 4 hours to get from chattanooga to atlanta.
same old same old.... rush hour in ANY major city is the same song and dance...
I live here. Driving is a nightmare simply because people can’t drive, but also, SO MANY PEOPLE!
@@hotmesssouthernmom4542 im impressed with how you managed to segue traffic to a monologue about your racism.
I went there over 4th of July weekend. I strongly recommend Mary Mac's Tea Room, and the Vortex restaurant.
I eaten at Mary macs tea room before it’s good food , but if u want to experience real southern food take a trip all around Ga sincerely a Georgia Native
The vortex is incredible
Mary Mac's is my favorite!
Try Argosy PIzza in East Atlanta Village and Spoon Eastside (Thai cuisine) next time you go.
@@luannnelson2825 the next time I visit Atlanta I’ll check it out
What I remember most aobut going through Atlanta was being on one of the higher overpasses of a multi-level overpass and looking down to realize I needed to be on one of the lower ones and had no idea how to get there…probably not the most common thing, but it was a shocker for a country girl like me, let me tell you!
You were probably on what was considered spaghetti Junction and it is a nightmare. An absolute nightmare.
Terrible highways here always always overcrowded. Trucks need there own space and some people need to stop racing, driving foolishly, water boys need to stop walking up to and looking into my car and I need to move back to my small country town too lollol
You forget, 90 percent of people that are from Atlanta don't actually LIVE in Atlanta. But we are in and out of the metro and every now and again have enough money to afford the things you can do :P
Atlanta is a great city. I miss the old Underground 😢. First time I went in the early 2000’s it changed my life and perspective pertaining to traveling. There was so much to do, so much history, such a big city but so much open land...I saw new construction 4-5 bedroom, 2.5 bath with a decent yard and cabana from the 120’s between Douglasville and Powder Springs I was like 😳😳!! The BBQ is awesome....
I’m in Douglasville. Lol. Glad you enjoyed it. 😬
@@goodenoughgirl8102 I love it out there!!
Quadruple that price now!
@@goodenoughgirl8102 douglasville is growing hella fast
@@hardknocc922 Lol. True.
I haven’t been to Atlanta in like 20 years, but I really liked the aquarium there.
Thank you for making a positive video for the city I call home. I have lived in many various cities but I have lived in Atlanta the longest. I just hope the cost-of-living doesn't get too high. Again thanks for the video!
I actually really like that you did a what's up with Atlanta, although I do have to point out to you that southern charm is not what non Southerners think it is anymore. The whole southern charm thing is just a front, one thing Georgia is notorious for is its intolerance. If you're not a white conservative, you'll find that it's very complicated to get along with people who are nice to your face and not behind your back
You nailed it.
Yes, like the rest of the South they're polite but unfriendly.
I though it was like that up north?? Maybe I got it backwards
This!
@@sitdowndogbreath it’s the same
Don't forget to talk about the rising levels of violence in Atlanta
The rise in diversity spread by MARTA. Section 8 everywhere.
It’s like that around the country.
My sister lives in Atlanta 😑😑 it’s overrated and overpopulated IMO good history though
Bill Goldberg was actually born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. But he did play football at Georgia and played a few games for Atlanta falcons. Also started wrestling in Atlanta for WCW.
I think Roman reigns played for a football team here in Atlanta
Pros: Inexpensive compared to other big cities. Airport goes anywhere at anytime. Amazing Aquarium. Fox theatre. Great Local Restaurants. Nice Parks. CONS: Bad traffic. No Beach. Bad for allergies. Crazy Weather. Crime rampant!
Sums it up!
My friend lives in Georgia and it'd be cool to hear about this region
As someone who has lived in Atlanta for 7 years, the night life and rave/party scene are unlike any other, there's always big parties and raves to go to and meet Tons of people. And weed is decriminalized here in the city so the cannabis scene out here is also big.
Moving here as well so i just need to go downtown to get what I need lol hate being without
Where is that scene at? Been here 15 years…didn’t think ATL was known for anything but homegrown trees?!?
@@blane6592 wish I knew of a better scene for sure like legalized scene
@@blane6592 u live under a rock then my friend the party scene is absolutely bonkers
@@basketballover411 I get the party scene…it’s the tree scene that has me bewitched.
Nice recap been there never saw it knew any of this, thanks for the research
I was born and raised in Atlanta my family settled after the Creek Indian chiefs Koweta and Macintosh made an agreement and were forced out by the settlers. Anyway , I like your depiction of Atlanta . I enjoy your commentary . I look forward to more. My family has been in Georgia since Oglethorpe.
What part of Atlanta are you from I grew up in ormewood park and I heard it was a creek settlement back in the day
@@techwood16 family grew up in a part of College park ,which is now part of the runway at Hartsfield . Most of family is from Newnan.
@@mercatero13 you know they still have a very old cemetery right there, right next to the runways...
That’s cool, at least they kept something LOL
I'VE Been living in the ATL for almost 30yrs, I have gone to the Varsity zero times!
That’s sad. It’s great
Jasmine Henderson it’s fantastically greasy gut destroying food. It’s not for everyone but if you’re into old school zero health value fast food, it’s top notch. When the onion rings come out with a little puddle of grease underneath? 👌👌
You are smart not to go to The Varsity. The food sucks, it's a dirty, boring grease pit.The only people who like it are Georgia Tech people because it's a tradition for them.
Even though our summers can be scorchers, this summer was one of the mildest I've seen for Atlanta in 43yrs. When the Pacific NW was 115 degrees our high temps were in the mid 80s. Very few days have been above 90 this year, mostly upper 80s and a a fairly normal rainfall. I've seen summers with no rain and temps over 100 but this year was spectacular. I would have liked to see you mention just how awesome Springtime is here with dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendrons in bloom, and it actually lasts for a few months. I've lived in Ft Lauderdale, Denver, Dallas and Atlanta is by far my favorite city. It's not much of a Tourist spot but for everyday life with friendly people and a decent cost of living it's a great home.
He must have suffered some really brutal weather when he was stationed down here in the military because his videos always make it sound like Georgia is ten times hotter than it really is. 😂
It's a great city I love it. In the early 90s when I was looking to move out of St Clueless Misery it was at the top of my list. I decided to move to Pompano Beach Florida instead it was the best choice for me at the time. I still go to visit every now and then, Tampa's home now, well Lutz FL 15 minutes from downtown Tampa and l love it.
Man lately you've been hitting it out of the park, keep it up. Waiting to see Tampa FL, it's nothing like it used to be. Now it's up and coming, not just that city on the west coast of Florida anymore.
really enjoyed this episode! it felt like you were telling a story instead of reading a list of stats lol.
I agree!
Keeps you interested I must agree.
Grew up here….all the people moving in are really making it suck here.
Great city to visit........ But I live here 😭 it's not all it cracks to be. Traffic is the worst. Finding a parking in some places will make you loose your hair.
It feels like everyone is chasing a dream that is long gone.
In a real note there is some serious issues with funding still. You can see it with how they find certain neighborhoods. Also if you looking for a walkable city this is not the one. I think that part is what makes me want to move you have to drive everywhere and your looking at a minimum of 1 to 2 hrs driving daily.
I live in Georgia, a good bit south-east of atlanta. It does get really hot here, but i wouldn't say its just summer and Christmas. Early fall feels like a cool summer day, late fall feels like a warm winter day. Same with spring but in reverse. Even in winter we have a lot of hot days
Love this video, thanks Briggs
If you are upper middle class or rich, Atlanta is that move. If you are Middle Class or lower then it can get pretty annoying due to the high volume of low frequency people and skittles people.
Skittles??? The candy.
@@sitdowndogbreath He's probably talking about the LGBTQ community
@@KnowledgeSeeker78491 the Seinfeld episode oh right right right right right the rainbow candy I got your meaning
I was born and raised in metro Atlanta and then moved into the heart of the city as an adult. This is an amazing city and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. But the traffic is so bad, it's become almost unbearable. Thankfully I work from home now, but the traffic is atrocious and it's only going to get worse as the population here continues to soar. Also, because Atlanta is spread out, you have to drive everywhere. There are some walkable areas, but they aren't close enough for u to walk from one to the other. We also don't have an ocean nearby like a lot of other major cities. But if you can deal with that, it's awesome (also, crime is on the rise unfortunately, so that's another thing to consider.). Fortunately, we don't get extreme natural disasters here and we experience all four seasons, but definitely be prepared for the heat.
-heat- humidity
One time me and my friend Aaron we’re to Six Flags and we got hit in the back of the car by a semi-truck in the middle of Atlanta on I-85. The truck had tried to merge out of our lane to the left of us, but just clipped the back left corner of the car. Luckily there was a place to pull over in between an entrance ramp and the highway. We waited for Aaron’s dad to come help us and he was a hero. He was so nice. He got a tow truck to get Aaron’s car and he took us to Six Flags instead of home. Probably one of the few times someone has gotten in a wreck in Atlanta and still gets to goes to the place they were on their way to.
This is one of my favorite series rn on this channel, maybe on CZcams
Born and raised in Atlanta. Now living in Denver. I have to say Atlanta is a much nicer city
The bomb back in the '96 Olympics actually DID go off and injured many, killing two, I believe. Richard was the one that found it AFTER and the authorities pinned it on him.
Don't talk to cops!
Media did too. There was a doc on Netflix. CNN and the local paper really went after him. The cops were NOT the major problem in this incident.
@@joeheid4757 but they became the problem
@@sitdowndogbreath They did. The public was putting huge pressure on law enforcement to make an arrest and they were wrong in how they handled it. But it goes to show you how wrong and powerful the media are and can be.
lived in atlanta for 3 years during law school. cool place, different neighborhoods with different vibes. traffic is nuts.
Have always enjoyed your narrative style. There is some subtle difference in the delivery now while still retaining the previous style intact; ironically I think you have honed your craft once again. Great Video! Mike Kirwan - Kenmore, WA
Thanks Mike
Damnit Briggs
Top 20 cities that grew due to the railroads or other forms of transportation
I went to Atlanta ONCE... during the Olympic games. And OMG... it turned me off from ever wanting to go again. LOL... I know, probably not a fair example of daily life, but it's just UGH... traffic in Charleston, SC is bad enough!
Good...We're full🤣
@@Shawnpimpin601 don't worry, I wouldn't move there. Trust me, watching all these people moving to Charleston, I FEEL YOU! We're full too! 💯🤣
@@GenXfrom75 Boston we are full too 😐⛵🚢🌆😳🇺🇸
i always look forward to your videos. thank you!!
Another great video on this network
Glad you enjoyed it
I lived around Atlanta for a long time and mostly loved it. I miss it but it’s too populated for me now.
Southern cities are just a mess . Walkabiltiy is very limited and Mediocre transportation . You can’t go anywhere without car unfortunately.
Get a car🤣
Cuz its built on pig and cattle trails so it doesn't have a standard grid center and we don't live on top of each other lol learn how to drive
I'm so excited to watch
Now you have highlighted two places I have lived in the last 3 videos. Funny that all of the "famous" neighborhoods are completely different than the really well-known neighborhoods when I lived there. (just outside the perimeter) The crime drove me away, which was a little more pervasive when I lived there than just the "bad" neighborhoods. One thing I remember is that you could not go out to eat anywhere without getting some great food. That was also pervasive. Remember Ruperts; a really incredible and unique nightclub. (and, of course, Buckhead) You didn't know what you were entering the first time when you went through the front doors. Amazing entertainment. After-hours clubs everywhere and lots of green spaces. A mixed bag.
Good job again Briggs, love it.
I grew up here and live a few miles from the city now. I HATE IT HERE. It's so congested. Too much crime. The traffic? All day everyday. I want to leave. Asap.
Same
Being from Atlanta, I love this video!!! I didn’t agree w/ everything but I love the “love” in this video. I’m always interested in how “outside” people view this city. I’ve lived all around the world but I always come home to Atlanta!! I’d add Ms. Ann’s Snack Bar as another place that’s worth a visit. As well as twin peaks and two urban licks. Try those out as well. Krog Street plaza and Atlantic Station are also kool little tourist areas. Also, I almost forgot about the CNN center and the college football HOF.
I been here 23 years. I will never leave! While I'm alive that is.
Atlanta really started to grow exponentially with the invention of air conditioning! Most big companies just knew they would have problems in the heat and employees wouldn't want to relocate.
You should do Lexington KY next, I think they would be interesting.
Thank you for another informative video. 👍 Love your videos.
Thanks for watching.
@@WorldAccordingToBriggs Could you please do a What’s up with Dallas Tx segment Thank you♥️♥️♥️
Always enjoy your videos but it’s especially cool when you hit close to home. Love the A-town
I can promise you the Hispanic population is higher. But perhaps its just where I've lived in the metro. There are a lot of Hispanic people in the metro though.
Hey I left Atl for many reasons BUT..Traffic IS REALLY BAD...You should do a 10 worst traffic videos Atl is top three I think LA NY ATL DC BOSTON It would be interesting to see stats according to Briggs. Thanks for doing your work much enjoyment...
I used to live in the Atlanta area, and no one believes me when I tell them my traffic experience is worse in Atlanta than LA. LA only got traffic because there are a lot of people. Atlanta got traffic because there are a lot of bad drivers. Yeah, LA have a noticeable amount of aggressive drivers, but not on a percentage scale like Atlanta.
@@BruhDuhMan I lived in LA too and I think Atlanta's traffic is worse. LA definitely has more people and it's super crowed. But it's spread out more with bigger freeways. Atlanta has too many people crammed into a smaller area. Ngl, only been here three months and I'm tryna get out. lol
@@cdubon22s
The thing about Atlanta is that it's "cursed", and I don't know any other way to explain that. Anyone that do want to leave Atlanta always have a hard time trying.
@@BruhDuhMan I know exactly what you're sayin. LA and Hollywood has the same "Babylon" kinda vibe also.
Atl native here. Stone Mountain used to be good. Now it's just too crowed to enjoy. It sucks. Same goes for the Varsity. It's too crowded and the food is awful now.
You make good videos Briggs, you are whimsical and you know your shit