What is the second best city in Georgia?

[allmnbros1]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

 

[Weyman C. Wannamaker Jr.]

Atlanta sucks.*

* - Statement can apply to both the city and its sports teams

 

[BaileyDawg79]

My prediction: you are going to be some big time Atlanta hate in this thread.

 

[UpDawg?]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

What a terrible assumption.

 

[crf3rd]

Everything's better in Metter

 

[George Hayduke]

Pine mountain or blue ridge. Are those cities?

 

[SOWEGAdawg12]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

Not an ATL sucks guy personally. I enjoyed living there for a brief time. But you can get *most* of the amenities you describe and have a much better lifestyle - i.e not sitting in traffic for an hour to go five miles - in many other places in Ga. Granted, you lose some sports/entertainment options.

 

[Clint_25]

Blairsville is a fun place with lots of outdoor activities in a small town setting

 

[thejayman]

Savannah

 

[Golfing Dawg]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

Columbus

 

[Boom MFer Dawg]

Atlanta sucks.*

* - Statement can apply to both the city and its sports teams

Except for the food

 

[RealisticUGAfan1191v2.0]

I'd say Savannah

 

[donalsonville_dawg]

It depends on what you want and what you're looking for. Also "Atlanta" is really dependent on what neighborhood you're in (i.e. how walkable it is). I'm in a walkable neighborhood and it's great, but other places aren't so pedestrian friendly.

Savannah and Athens are nice. Macon, Augusta, and Columbus are nice places to stop on the interstate on your way to somewhere else. Don't even drive through Albany.

Also agree with @George Hayduke on Blue Ridge. We were up there recently, and it's pretty great.

 

[RackEmDawg]

Mostly you'll get Atlanta sucks from people who've lived in the burbs their whole life and don't really know a lot about the city. They are the ones that think the vortex has the best burgers (I can walk there and never go) or talk about how traffic is so awful (every major city has bad traffic I hate to tell you). I've lived on the east-side for 12 years, Va-Highlands, Morningside, Inman Park and now own a home in Candler Park. I love it here, from all the bars, restaurants and concert venues, to all the neighborhood festivals. My personal favorites are the Halloween Parade, Inman Park Fest, Candler Park Fest and Porch Fest this year was incredible. You really never run out of things to do, and the mountains are close by. I have great schools around me, and can walk my kid to school. I can walk every where from my dentist, to a concert or to pick up groceries. One of the few major cities left where there are houses with yards and skyscrapers in your back yard. It truly is a unique, quirky, and fun city. So with that said Atlanta is truly the best and I'd say Savannah is 2nd followed by Athens.

 

[studawg170 II]

Rhine

 

[HunterDawg912]

Savannah and the surrounding area is the best in Georgia no doubt

 

[NWGA_DAWG]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

Parts of Atlanta metro area are great, most of Atlanta inside 285 is a shat hole.

 

[RackEmDawg]

It depends on what you want and what you're looking for. Also "Atlanta" is really dependent on what neighborhood you're in (i.e. how walkable it is). I'm in a walkable neighborhood and it's great, but other places aren't so pedestrian friendly.

Savannah and Athens are nice. Macon, Augusta, and Columbus are nice places to stop on the interstate on your way to somewhere else. Don't even drive through Albany.

Also agree with @George Hayduke on Blue Ridge. We were up there recently, and it's pretty great.

Mountain Towns are so tough to rank because I like them all. My favorite is Dahlonega, but right up there is Clayton, Eliljay and Blue Ridge.

 

[Debusk2310]

Cartersville is my personal favorite

 

[FLOPPYJAWDAWG]

Everything's better in Metter

Lived in Metter all my life until 5 years ago. It is a fine place to grow up. Live in Clayton now, I like it too.

 

[mdawg1994]

Mostly you'll get Atlanta sucks from people who've lived in the burbs their whole life and don't really know a lot about the city. They are the ones that think the vortex has the best burgers (I can walk there and never go) or talk about how traffic is so awful (every major city has bad traffic I hate to tell you). I've lived on the east-side for 12 years, Va-Highlands, Morningside, Inman Park and now own a home in Candler Park. I love it here, from all the bars, restaurants and concert venues, to all the neighborhood festivals. My personal favorites are the Halloween Parade, Inman Park Fest, Candler Park Fest and Porch Fest this year was incredible. You really never run out of things to do, and the mountains are close by. I have great schools around me, and can walk my kid to school. I can walk every where from my dentist, to a concert or to pick up groceries. One of the few major cities left where there are houses with yards and skyscrapers in your back yard. It truly is a unique, quirky, and fun city. So with that said Atlanta is truly the best and I'd say Savannah is 2nd followed by Athens.

what's your favorite burger spot in Atlanta?

 

[Jug Tavern Dawg]

@StrugglevilleDawg knows it...ask him if he don't

 

[IIIput]

Charleston

 

[NaSe987]

Everything's better in Metter

But everything’s cooler in Pooler

 

[getupkid4uga]

Easily Savannah, but if you change "city" to any place in the state I'd also throw in Jekyll Island or Ellijay.

 

[KirbySmartsVisor]

Mostly you'll get Atlanta sucks from people who've lived in the burbs their whole life and don't really know a lot about the city. They are the ones that think the vortex has the best burgers (I can walk there and never go) or talk about how traffic is so awful (every major city has bad traffic I hate to tell you). I've lived on the east-side for 12 years, Va-Highlands, Morningside, Inman Park and now own a home in Candler Park. I love it here, from all the bars, restaurants and concert venues, to all the neighborhood festivals. My personal favorites are the Halloween Parade, Inman Park Fest, Candler Park Fest and Porch Fest this year was incredible. You really never run out of things to do, and the mountains are close by. I have great schools around me, and can walk my kid to school. I can walk every where from my dentist, to a concert or to pick up groceries. One of the few major cities left where there are houses with yards and skyscrapers in your back yard. It truly is a unique, quirky, and fun city. So with that said Atlanta is truly the best and I'd say Savannah is 2nd followed by Athens.

This. I used to live in Candler Park and I absolutely loved it. I could walk everywhere or just jump on my bike. There was always something to do with the beltway right there, easy access to the Highland bars. I will concede that most of Atlanta is not great though and it really depends on the neighborhood. I live by the battery now and I like it, but my fiancee and I are just about done with the city and ready to move to or closer to Athens.

TL;DR: Some spots in ATL are cool, but Athens is my answer.

 

[ColaDawg21]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

Royston. The home of the legendary Ty Cobb (also where the film was made starring the great Tommy Lee Jones). They even have his wooden dentures on display at the museum.

 

[RackEmDawg]

what's your favorite burger spot in Atlanta?

It use to be One Eared Stagg, but they went out of business bc of covid. It's between the Albert and a Grindhouse Hillbilly for me. Hero Donuts is pretty darn good too. I miss the old Braves Stadium Holman and Fitch. Since they cooked 100's at a time the patties cooked in their own greese. It was out of this world and can't be replicated at their main location. Like wings in Atlanta there isn't one unanimous favorite wing spot or burger. Everyone here has their own favorite.

 

[donalsonville_dawg]

Royston. The home of the legendary Ty Cobb (also where the film was made starring the great Tommy Lee Jones). They even have his wooden dentures on display at the museum.

The museum/old hospital

 

[OTSSDawg12]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

Atlanta sucks, monroe,ga.

 

[RackEmDawg]

Easily Savannah, but if you change "city" to any place in the state I'd also throw in Jekyll Island or Ellijay.

Jekyll Island is a special place no doubt.

 

[StillADawg]

Mostly you'll get Atlanta sucks from people who've lived in the burbs their whole life and don't really know a lot about the city. They are the ones that think the vortex has the best burgers (I can walk there and never go) or talk about how traffic is so awful (every major city has bad traffic I hate to tell you). I've lived on the east-side for 12 years, Va-Highlands, Morningside, Inman Park and now own a home in Candler Park. I love it here, from all the bars, restaurants and concert venues, to all the neighborhood festivals. My personal favorites are the Halloween Parade, Inman Park Fest, Candler Park Fest and Porch Fest this year was incredible. You really never run out of things to do, and the mountains are close by. I have great schools around me, and can walk my kid to school. I can walk every where from my dentist, to a concert or to pick up groceries. One of the few major cities left where there are houses with yards and skyscrapers in your back yard. It truly is a unique, quirky, and fun city. So with that said Atlanta is truly the best and I'd say Savannah is 2nd followed by Athens.

Strong reasons why Atlanta is excellent. But it isn't for everyone and I get that. I also like Athens, Blue Ridge, and St. Simons

 

[halfmoonriverdawg]

I'm assuming Atlanta and the surrounding areas are the best (size, amenities, etc.), but tell me what the second best city is and why

EDIT: I wasn't expecting the push back on my assumption that Atlanta was the best. I just assumed all the shopping, eating, recreation, music, sports, and transportation amenities you could want in one city would back it the best. That being said, maybe the thread should be, what is the Best City in Georgia? Go!

Atlanta is not bad. It’s better than Trenton New Jersey the southside of Chicago or Flint Michigan for example.

 

[ColaDawg21]

The museum/old hospital

I was born at Cobb Memorial... which no longer exists. That could be why now that I think of it 🤔

 

[mdawg1994]

It use to be One Eared Stagg, but they went out of business bc of covid. It's between the Albert and a Grindhouse Hillbilly for me. Hero Donuts is pretty darn good too. I miss the old Braves Stadium Holman and Fitch. Since they cooked 100's at a time the patties cooked in their own greese. It was out of this world and can't be replicated at their main location. Like wings in Atlanta there isn't one unanimous favorite wing spot or burger. Everyone here has their own favorite.

I enjoy Grindhouse. Haven't been to the others. Best I've had was at Ann's Snack Bar.

 

[DirtyDawg69]

Mostly you'll get Atlanta sucks from people who've lived in the burbs their whole life and don't really know a lot about the city. They are the ones that think the vortex has the best burgers (I can walk there and never go) or talk about how traffic is so awful (every major city has bad traffic I hate to tell you). I've lived on the east-side for 12 years, Va-Highlands, Morningside, Inman Park and now own a home in Candler Park. I love it here, from all the bars, restaurants and concert venues, to all the neighborhood festivals. My personal favorites are the Halloween Parade, Inman Park Fest, Candler Park Fest and Porch Fest this year was incredible. You really never run out of things to do, and the mountains are close by. I have great schools around me, and can walk my kid to school. I can walk every where from my dentist, to a concert or to pick up groceries. One of the few major cities left where there are houses with yards and skyscrapers in your back yard. It truly is a unique, quirky, and fun city. So with that said Atlanta is truly the best and I'd say Savannah is 2nd followed by Athens.

would you call yourself Metro Sexual????

 

[FLOPPYJAWDAWG]

They need to send Sherman through Atlanta one more time. It's a $hithole.

 

[DPTDawg18]

Atlanta is awesome if you don't have to worry about someone stealing your tires, car; busting your windows, getting shot....

 

[MRDAWG]

Mountain Towns are so tough to rank because I like them all. My favorite is Dahlonega, but right up there is Clayton, Eliljay and Blue Ridge.

They won't be great for long as folks keep moving there,

 

[DawgDeputy]

My Vote:
1.) Athens
2.) Savannah