{"id":1627,"date":"2020-01-07T22:26:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T22:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/?page_id=1627"},"modified":"2025-11-17T15:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:09:58","slug":"moving-to-atlanta-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/atlanta\/moving-to-atlanta-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Moving Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"c-hero-banner-level-three not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-hero-banner-level-three\" style=\"\">    <div class=\"c-hero-banner c-hero-banner-level-three hero-banner-level-three min-h-[179px] bg-primary bg-[bottom_right_-92px] bg-no-repeat m-[0_auto_48px] px-[70px] max-lg:px-[20px] max-lg:bg-[bottom_right_-142px] max-md:m-[0_auto_64px] max-md:w-full max-md:min-h-[148px]   \"   style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/suddath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/moving-to-city-guide.jpg);\" >\n\t    <div class=\" max-w-full px-[15px] mx-auto\">\n            <div class=\" flex flex-wrap mx-[-15px]\">\n                <div class=\" relative p-0 lg:px-[5px] flex-1 max-w-none min-h-[179px] max-md:min-h-[148px]\">\n                    <div class=\" h-full w-full max-w-[900px]\">\n                                                    <p \n                                class=\"max-md:text-[38px] max-lg:text-[44px] max-lg:bottom-[38%] max-md:w-full max-md:bottom-[36%] text-white absolute bottom-[34%] text-[60px] leading-none font-condensed font-semibold uppercase drop-shadow-[0_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)] mb-0 w-full max-w-[900px]\"\n                            >\n                                Atlanta Moving Guide                            <\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"relative after:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes.png')] after:absolute after:bg-cover after:bg-bottom after:w-[830px] after:h-[10px] after:bottom-[-6px] after:left-[-70px] after:max-md:bg-no-repeat after:max-md:w-full after:max-md:h-[11px] after:max-md:left-[-20px] after:max-md:bg-contain after:max-md:bg-left after:max-md:bg-[url('\/wp-content\/themes\/oyova-blocks\/dist\/images\/dashes-mob.png')]\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"c-breadcrumbs not-prose wp-block-genesis-custom-blocks-breadcrumbs\" style=\"\"><nav> <ol class='c-breadcrumbs_list-items'> <li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'><a href=\/moving-company>Home Moving<\/a><\/li><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item'> <a href=\/moving-company\/atlanta>Atlanta<\/a><li class='c-breadcrumbs-item active'>Atlanta Moving Guide<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving to Atlanta, GA? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a move to Atlanta, you\u2019ll be living in one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in the region. It&#8217;s diverse, from its population to its neighborhoods, and there&#8217;s always something new to explore. And yes, it&#8217;s in the South, but it&#8217;s an international city first. Read our guide to find out why moving to Atlanta is probably a great choice, and how Suddath<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&#8216;s&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/atlanta\/\">Atlanta moving services<\/a>&nbsp;can take the hassle out of getting there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Get to Know Your Acronyms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s some important\nshorthand you&#8217;ll need to know to understand the locals, particularly when\nyou&#8217;re looking for a home to buy or a place to rent or want to sound smart as\nyou&#8217;re discussing neighborhood with insiders. ITP and OTP are acronyms for\n&#8220;inside the perimeter&#8221; and &#8220;outside the perimeter,&#8221;\nrespectively. The perimeter is defined as the loop that Interstate 285 makes\naround Atlanta and there are quite a few differences (both real and perceived)\nbetween being on the inside or the outside of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ITP neighborhoods are\ngenerally thought of as being more hip, and certainly more urban, than OTP\nneighborhoods. Inside the I-285 loop, life can be a bit more upscale, with its\nhot restaurant and shopping spots, plenty of cultural events and activities\nwithin easy walking distance, and top-notch private schools. The desirability\nof ITP addresses nearly always translates into higher real estate and rental\nprices, an important point if your job is ITP and you want little or no commute\nto the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OTP neighborhoods are\nknown for having a more laid-back pace and family-friendly vibe. Some of the\nnation&#8217;s best public schools are in the Atlanta suburbs, making them just as\ndesirable for people who want a great quality of life without sky-high home\nprices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line? Both sides of the perimeter have their plusses and minuses and offer something for anyone who&#8217;s making a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/moving-company\/atlanta\/\">residential move to Atlanta, GA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">The Land of (Business) Giants <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several companies that\nachieved household-name status long ago have their world headquarters in the\nmetro Atlanta area, including 15 companies that made the 2018 Fortune 500 list\nand 26 on the 2018 Fortune 1000 list. Some of the most notable brand names in\ntown are The Home Depot, UPS, Coca-Cola, Equifax, Georgia-Pacific, SunTrust\nBanks, and Delta Airlines, which is the city&#8217;s largest employer and operates\nthe world&#8217;s largest airline hub at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International\nAirport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re not working for one of the big names, Atlanta is a very business-friendly place. According to Forbes, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranks #11 on the list of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/places\/ga\/atlanta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Best Places for Business and Careers (opens in a new tab)\">Best Places for Business and Careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers continue to relocate to the Atlanta metropolitan area, where more than 5.5 million people now live and contribute to the 10th-largest economy in the U.S. As for industries, the Atlanta area has become well-known for more than air transportation\u2014it has a booming high-tech sector, including biotechnology; a staff of 15,000 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; a strong financial sector; and is a major cable TV center. The film and television industry has also become well established in and around Atlanta.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Getting from Here to There in Atlanta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta rightfully earns\nits high marks on some important lists that compare cities to each other. There\nis, however, one list on which the city consistently ranks highly that local\nbusiness and tourism leaders would rather not boast about: Atlanta is one of\nthe worst cities in the country for traffic congestion. The problem is so well\nknown that if you took an informal poll at any rest stop in the region, you&#8217;d\nprobably find travelers in two camps: Those who knew to avoid Atlanta at all\ncosts, and those who had just barely survived their first trip through town.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One particularly notorious spot is &#8220;Spaghetti Junction,&#8221; where Interstate 85 North and Interstate 285 intersect\u2014it regularly tops the annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truckingresearch.org\/2022\/02\/09\/atri-releases-annual-list-of-top-100-truck-bottlenecks-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of the slowest interchanges in the country<\/a>&nbsp;published by the American Transportation Research Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, what should a new resident know about getting in, around, and out of this city? Here are a few ways to go:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leave the driving to the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/itsmarta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)<\/a>&nbsp;with your choice of bus or rail. It focuses on the area within the Interstate 285 loop and passes are available to help you save money for a day&#8217;s or a month&#8217;s worth of rides. Even if you&#8217;re not a regular commuter, MARTA is a good choice if you&#8217;re headed for big events at venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where parking can be challenging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go ahead and download the apps for ridesharing with Uber and Lyft so that you&#8217;ll always have those options when you want to avoid driving and finding parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like most of America&#8217;s largest cities, Atlanta offers scooter rentals, bike rentals, and bike shares, including electric bikes. If you&#8217;re riding your own bike, be sure to check out the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Atlanta BeltLine (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/beltline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta BeltLine<\/a>, which will ultimately convert 22 miles of reclaimed railroad tracks into a green space that&#8217;s made for biking and walking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Believe it or not, you can actually explore downtown and midtown by foot pretty easily. Restaurants, entertainment, shops and attractions are mostly clustered together, so once you arrive, you can quickly get from one spot to the next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, there&#8217;s the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It&#8217;s the world&#8217;s busiest airport, and according to the airport&#8217;s fact sheet, it&#8217;s held that title since 1998. With 150 U.S. destinations and more than 75 international destinations, it&#8217;s safe to say that the ATL can get you where you want to go and you&#8217;re bound to pass through it on a leg of your journey if you travel a lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">A Fine Place for Families to Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta can be a best-of-both-worlds home for families that appreciate what city life offers but still want some wide-open natural spaces and plenty of kid-friendly activities. You can live in the more affordable suburbs and have a large yard, or live closer to the city&#8217;s center without giving up green space, since Atlanta has more than 300 preserves, parks, gardens and more. Not far from downtown is the 190-acre&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.piedmontpark.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Piedmont Park (opens in a new tab)\">Piedmont Park<\/a>&nbsp;that offers playgrounds, basketball courts, jogging paths, dog parks, an aquatic center and pool, a splash pad, running track, soccer and softball fields, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational choices include a number of high-rated schools among the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Atlanta Public School System's (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantapublicschools.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Public School System&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultonschools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fulton County School District's (opens in a new tab)\">Fulton County School District&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;132 schools. (The former serves the area within the city limits and the latter serves the remainder of the county.) There are currently more than 15&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/view\/aps-office-of-innovation\/directory-of-charter-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"charter schools (opens in a new tab)\">charter schools<\/a>&nbsp;that offer college preparatory classes, special enrichment programs, and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Things to Do and See in Atlanta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s so much to do in and around Atlanta that it&#8217;s worth an in-depth guide of its own. For now, these are just a very few places to go and things to do here, and there truly is something for everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Centennial Olympic Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gwcca.org\/centennial-olympic-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centennial Olympic Park<\/a><\/strong>: Built as a gathering place when the city hosted the 1996 summer Olympic Games, the park is a great base from which to explore several of Atlanta&#8217;s most popular downtown attractions, including the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"National Center for Civil and Human Rights (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civilandhumanrights.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Center for Civil and Human Rights<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"College Football Hall of Fame (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfbhall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College Football Hall of Fame<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"World of Coca-Cola (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldofcoca-cola.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World of Coca-Cola<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"The Georgia Aquarium (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiaaquarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Georgia Aquarium<\/a><\/strong>: Although it&#8217;s also adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park, the aquarium warrants its own entry on this list. Ten million gallons of water are home to tens of thousands of animals that you can closely observe throughout the facility. It&#8217;s worth standing in line for the dolphin presentation and sea lion presentation, and you can even pay a little extra to get a &#8220;Behind the Seas&#8221; tour for a look at the aquarium&#8217;s most popular exhibits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"The Atlanta Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/atlantabg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Atlanta Botanical Garden<\/a><\/strong>: As of 2019, the garden can boast its spot on Architectural Digest&#8217;s &#8220;8 Most Beautifully Designed Botanical Gardens in America.&#8221; Situated in the heart of Midtown, the garden offers events, exhibitions, and classes, or you can simply stroll through its 30 acres of changing plant collections and displays. If you have kids between the ages of 4 and 10, look into the Garden Summer Camp programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"The King Center (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thekingcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The King Center<\/a><\/strong>: Founded by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change houses important archives, hosts conference series and produces programs that further Dr. King&#8217;s work.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Stone Mountain Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stonemountainpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Mountain Park<\/a><\/strong>: This scenic park is the most visited attraction in the state. More than 3,200 acres are the site of an incredible array of activities, including special events such as the Independence Day celebration and fall festival, a railroad, farmyard, museum, 4-D theater and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Zoo Atlanta (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/zooatlanta.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zoo Atlanta<\/a><\/strong>: Experience close encounters with more than 1,000 animals, including one of the nation&#8217;s largest populations of great apes. The zoo is also known around the world for its care and study of vanishing amphibians and reptiles. Be sure to take the family on a ride on the Zoo Train and the Endangered Species Carousel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a aria-label=\"Six Flags Amusement Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sixflags.com\/overgeorgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Six Flags Amusement Park<\/a><\/strong>: The region&#8217;s largest and Georgia&#8217;s best-known amusement park sits just west of Atlanta. The theme here is all things Warner Bros, so expect to run into Batman or Wonder Woman as you make your way through the park&#8217;s nearly 300 acres. There are more than 40 rides and attractions to explore, include one dozen roller coasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Sports Fans, Rejoice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no true off season in Atlanta, since at least one of these professional sports teams is playing somewhere on any given day:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Atlanta Braves&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/braves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta Braves&nbsp;<\/a>(MLB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Atlanta Falcons (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantafalcons.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>&nbsp;(NFL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Atlanta Hawks (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/hawks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta Hawks<\/a>&nbsp;(NBA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Atlanta United FC (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlutd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta United FC<\/a>&nbsp;(MLS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Atlanta Dream (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/dream.wnba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta Dream<\/a>&nbsp;(WNBA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta also has some of the newest and best sports venues in the country, including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Falcons and United play; State Farm Arena, home to the Hawks and the Dream; and SunTrust Park, where the Braves play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Higher Education in Atlanta  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more than 60 universities and colleges in the Atlanta area. According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metroatlantachamber.com\/built-for-business\/education-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce<\/a>, metro Atlanta is home to some of the nation&#8217;s best universities and technical colleges and leads in diversity and degrees awarded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p><strong>Nearly 300,000 students are enrolled in the area&#8217;s colleges and universities, including these notable public and private schools:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\"Georgia Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Institute of Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Morehouse College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.morehouse.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morehouse College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"Spelman College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spelman.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spelman College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.emory.edu\/home\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emory University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia State University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercer.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercer University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scad.edu\/life\/buildings-and-facilities\/scad-atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savannah College of Art and Design<\/a>&nbsp;(Atlanta campus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Atlanta Neighborhoods and Districts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t sound like you&#8217;re in the know when talking about Atlanta neighborhoods without referencing the above-mentioned &#8220;inside the perimeter&#8221; (ITP) and &#8220;outside the perimeter&#8221; (OTP) distinctions. Here&#8217;s a look at a few of the most popular neighborhoods, suburbs and cities in both categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTP Neighborhoods<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Atlanta&#8217;s a big city, so suburban living can take you pretty far away from the city&#8217;s center. The tradeoff, though, is a greater likelihood of having a more affordable home with a larger lot or more manageable monthly rent. OTP areas have their own character and advantages, and there are plenty to choose from. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alpharetta<\/strong>: This somewhat far-flung town (as far as its OTP location goes)<br>is 27 square miles that was named one of the friendliest places to live by<br>Forbes in 2012. One of the most recent additions is Avalon, an 86-acre<br>development that&#8217;s been designed as a walkable community where residences,<br>workplaces, entertainment, dining and shopping make staying close to home<br>easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peachtree Corners<\/strong>: This Atlanta suburb was developed as a planned community and<br>became Gwinnett County&#8217;s largest city in 2012. Great Gwinnett County Public<br>Schools make this a popular spot for families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roswell<\/strong>: Another place that draws families is Roswell, where you&#8217;ll<br>find 18 public parks, a border that runs along the Chattahoochee River, and<br>plenty of festivals, nightlife, a cool historic district, and a happening<br>dining scene.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ITP Neighborhoods<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve already been clear about the traffic in Atlanta: It&#8217;s bad. That is reason enough for many newcomers who are going to be working in the heart of the city to choose an ITP home address. Beyond that, nothing compares to living in a world-class city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buckhead<\/strong>: In a word? Luxury. Beautiful tree-lined streets, manicured landscaping and expansive homes, some with eight-figure price tags, are what Buckhead is known for. The good news is that even if you can&#8217;t afford to live there, it&#8217;s free to visit and take advantage of all of the shopping, dining and cultural options it offers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decatur<\/strong>: This is a great spot if you want to live in what feels like a small town but be a short drive from the city. Decatur has an enviable reputation\u2014highly rated schools, a busy restaurant\/bar\/shopping scene, and a lower crime rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midtown<\/strong>: At little more than one square mile, Midtown has an outsized impact on Atlanta. It&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll find high-rise buildings (offices, apartments and condos), the renowned High Museum of Art, lots of nightlife, great restaurants, all in a walkable and more-bikeable-than-most neighborhood. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">The Atlanta Restaurant Scene  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dining expectations are high for large, international cities, but Atlanta lives up to them. In fact, Zagat dubbed Atlanta #9 on its list of the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zagat.com\/b\/30-most-exciting-food-cities-in-america-2017\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;most exciting&#8221; food cities in America<\/a>&nbsp;in 2017. &nbsp;Whether you&#8217;re into sustainability, celebrity chefs, serious&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/events.ajc.com\/category\/food-wine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"food and wine events (opens in a new tab)\">food and wine events<\/a>&nbsp;and festivals, farm-to-table restaurants, food trucks, or straight-up Southern fare, it&#8217;s all here. &nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Atlanta magazine&#8217;s&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantamagazine.com\/bestofatlanta\/2018-food-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Best of Atlanta 2018<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;list includes these popular spots:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinylous.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiny Lou&#8217;s<\/a>&nbsp;for French cuisine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldeneagleatl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Eagle<\/a>&nbsp;for a retro-vibe date night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaiyoatl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chai Yo<\/a>&nbsp;for high-end Thai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgunclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garden &amp; Gun Club<\/a>&nbsp;for fine Southern food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zunzis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zunzi&#8217;s Takeout and Catering<\/a>&nbsp;for sandwiches and vegan options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anhkitchenatl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anh&#8217;s Kitchen<\/a>&nbsp;for Vietnamese dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arnetteschopshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arnette&#8217;s Chop Shop<\/a>&nbsp;for steak<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.momonokiatl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Momonoki<\/a>&nbsp;for fast-casual Japanese food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Shopping: Malls, Circles and More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s natural to wonder why the popular Buckhead shopping corridor known as Miami Circle is neither circular nor connected to Miami, but that doesn&#8217;t stop Atlanta shoppers in search of the eclectic from spending the day at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/miamicircleshops.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Shops of Miami Circle<\/a>. Home furnishings and interior design are the main attractions, and there are nearly 100 merchants and showrooms where you can browse clothing, artwork, rugs, furniture, jewelry, lighting and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional Atlanta-area shopping options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/phipps-plaza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phipps Plaza<\/a>&nbsp;mall and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/lenox-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lenox Square<\/a>&nbsp;mall in Buckhead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boutiques, shops and art galleries in&nbsp;<a aria-label=\"Virginia-Highland (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HappeninginVaHi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia-Highland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offbeat shops in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/littlefivepoints.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Little Five Points<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antiques, collectibles and handmade crafts in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/stone-mountain\/general\/historic-sites-trails-tours\/stone-mountain-village\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stone Mountain Village<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Important Atlanta Links  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve decided to move to Atlanta, here are a few links that can help you get set up as a new resident:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driver&#8217;s\nlicenses:<\/strong>&nbsp;You have 30 days to\nget your new Georgia driver&#8217;s license if you&#8217;re moving here from out of state.\nThe Georgia Department of Driver Services allows you to transfer your\nout-of-state license at any of its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dds.georgia.gov\/locations\/customer-service-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Service Centers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voter registration and voting locations:<\/strong>&nbsp;Georgia offers an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.sos.ga.gov\/GAOLVR\/welcometoga.do#no-back-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online voter registration<\/a>&nbsp;system or you can manually submit a paper registration. You can find your poll location and early voting locations on the state&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mvp.sos.ga.gov\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Voter page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vehicle\nregistration:<\/strong>&nbsp;You&#8217;ll need your\ntemporary Georgia driver&#8217;s license in order to register and title your vehicle\nat your local&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mvd.dor.ga.gov\/motor\/tagoffices\/SelectTagOffice.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">county tag office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Utility\ncompanies:<\/strong>&nbsp;There are several\nutilities, both city-managed and non-city, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantawatershed.org\/start-my-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management<\/a>&nbsp;for residential water and sewer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantaga.gov\/government\/departments\/public-works\/office-of-solid-waste-services\/solid-waste-curbside-scheduling-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solid waste services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiapower.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Power<\/a>&nbsp;for electricity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gng.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Natural Gas<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gas-south.com\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gas South<\/a>&nbsp;for natural gas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comcast<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fiber.google.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AT&amp;T U-verse<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fiber.google.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Fiber<\/a>&nbsp;for cable and internet services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-size-24\">Call on Our Expert Atlanta Movers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a&nbsp;move to Atlanta&nbsp;is on your calendar, Suddath&nbsp;has everything you need to get there. We have a complete suite of&nbsp;moving services&nbsp;and offer free, no-obligation moving estimates. Take a look at the&nbsp;reviews from our Atlanta customers, then get in touch for your quote today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill primary-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/moving-company\/atlanta\/contact-us\/\" style=\"border-radius:6px;color:#000000;background-color:#faaf40\" rel=\"#\">Free Estimate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_bullets_white is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Moving to Atlanta, GA: FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581355536194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Atlanta a good place for retirees?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends, of course, on what you&#8217;re looking for, but Atlanta has a lot to offer retirees. If you&#8217;re looking to escape northern blizzards, Atlanta has a whopping two snow days each year. Unlike points farther south (think most of Florida), the city has distinct seasons, but temperature extremes aren&#8217;t all that, well, extreme. The average high in the middle of summer is 89 degrees and the average low is 34 in January. There&#8217;s a downside, though\u2014Atlanta summers are humid and buggy, so expect to be indoors with the air conditioner running during the worst of it.<br\/><br\/>Tax breaks are a plus: Georgia has a state income tax exemption on up to $65,000 in retirement income for those aged 65 and up. Seniors also have a number of property tax exemptions based on age and income. Overall, Kiplinger ranks Georgia among its top 10 most tax-friendly states for retirees.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581355655378\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some of the pros and cons of moving to Atlanta?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re on the fence about relocating to Atlanta, here are a few of the plusses and minuses to consider.<br\/><br\/><strong>The pros:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Cosmopolitan life<\/strong>: Big-city living means more choices than you&#8217;ll ever need in art, culture, restaurants, and shopping.<br\/> \u2022  <strong>Mild winters<\/strong>: Although the occasional snow flurry causes some excitement, you won&#8217;t need to shovel your driveway to get your car out of the garage.<br\/> \u2022  <strong>Things to do<\/strong>: Professional sports, lakes and parks, festivals, museums, and hiking and camping in nearby mountains \u2026 it&#8217;s all here.<br\/> <br\/><strong>The cons:<\/strong><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Transportation<\/strong>: There are pockets of walkable neighborhoods, but you&#8217;ll need a car to get around most parts of this sprawling metro area.<br\/> \u2022  <strong>Traffic<\/strong>: Speaking of cars, be prepared to spend a lot of time in yours. Atlanta is famous for its bottlenecks, and the morning and evening rush hours both last about four hours.<br\/> \u2022  <strong>Summers<\/strong>: They&#8217;re hot. They&#8217;re humid. You&#8217;ll want to stay inside.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581356760238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How is the job market in Atlanta?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">According to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Atlanta Journal-Constitution (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/news\/local\/atlanta-named-one-2019-best-cities-for-jobs\/5M57w3rYnfOqvSI8UkzqgL\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/a>, there&#8217;s good news on the Atlanta job front:<br\/><br\/> \u2022  An analysis on the finance website <a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/best-cities-for-jobs\/2173\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WalletHub (opens in a new tab)\">WalletHub<\/a> ranked Atlanta 18th on its list of top U.S. cities for job seekers.<br\/> \u2022  Glassdoor ranked Atlanta in the top 20 of the best job cities among the most populated U.S. cities.<br\/><br\/>See up-to-date employment numbers on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/regions\/southeast\/news-release\/areaemployment_atlanta.htm\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> website, including a breakdown by industry.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1581356800642\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are Atlanta&#8217;s best day trips?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">With a short drive, it&#8217;s easy to completely change your scenery when you live in Atlanta. Day or weekend trip choices abound, and even the drive itself can be an enjoyable, scenic journey. These are some of the best day trips from Atlanta:<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Chattanooga, TN:<\/strong> Less than two hours away are waterfront museums and parks along the Riverwalk and a revitalized downtown.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Tallulah Falls, GA:<\/strong> Waterfalls, hiking trails and a 200-foot-long suspension bridge over Tallulah Gorge make this a don&#8217;t-miss destination for those who love the outdoors.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Athens, GA:<\/strong> In just 90 minutes, you&#8217;ll be in this popular small town that&#8217;s famous for its food and music.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Pine Mountain, GA:<\/strong> Eighty-five miles southwest of Atlanta, Pine Mountain is home to the famous 2,500-acre Callaway Resort &amp; Gardens. Hike, bike, relax on the beach at Robin Lake, or just enjoy the spectacular gardens.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Brasstown Bald Recreation Area:<\/strong> Stand atop the highest point in Georgia (4,784 feet above sea level) in autumn for the state&#8217;s best view of fall colors. It&#8217;s a popular destination in summer, too, as an escape from Atlanta&#8217;s humidity.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Macon, GA:<\/strong> From mid-March to April, Macon is the site of the International Cherry Blossom Festival. It&#8217;s touted as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Lake Lanier, GA:<\/strong> The lake&#8217;s 59 square miles of water draws millions of visitors each year for boating, jet skiing, camping and more.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Rome, GA:<\/strong> Tucked into Georgia&#8217;s northwest corner, Rome is a great small-town getaway. Shop and dine in the downtown area or bike or walk the Downtown Heritage Trail System&#8217;s 13 miles.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:104px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer spacer_one\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving to Atlanta, GA? Read Our Ultimate Moving Guide If you&#8217;re planning a move to Atlanta, you\u2019ll be living in one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in the region. It&#8217;s diverse, from its population to its neighborhoods, and there&#8217;s always something new to explore. 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Day or weekend trip choices abound, and even the drive itself can be an enjoyable, scenic journey. These are some of the best day trips from Atlanta:<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Chattanooga, TN:<\/strong> Less than two hours away are waterfront museums and parks along the Riverwalk and a revitalized downtown.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Tallulah Falls, GA:<\/strong> Waterfalls, hiking trails and a 200-foot-long suspension bridge over Tallulah Gorge make this a don't-miss destination for those who love the outdoors.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Athens, GA:<\/strong> In just 90 minutes, you'll be in this popular small town that's famous for its food and music.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Pine Mountain, GA:<\/strong> Eighty-five miles southwest of Atlanta, Pine Mountain is home to the famous 2,500-acre Callaway Resort &amp; Gardens. Hike, bike, relax on the beach at Robin Lake, or just enjoy the spectacular gardens.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Brasstown Bald Recreation Area:<\/strong> Stand atop the highest point in Georgia (4,784 feet above sea level) in autumn for the state's best view of fall colors. It's a popular destination in summer, too, as an escape from Atlanta's humidity.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Macon, GA:<\/strong> From mid-March to April, Macon is the site of the International Cherry Blossom Festival. It's touted as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Lake Lanier, GA:<\/strong> The lake's 59 square miles of water draws millions of visitors each year for boating, jet skiing, camping and more.<br\/><br\/> \u2022  <strong>Rome, GA:<\/strong> Tucked into Georgia's northwest corner, Rome is a great small-town getaway. 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