I'm about to finish my Masters and am thinking about possibly moving to Atlanta. I've lived in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, DC, which are pretty gay friendly - how is Atlanta
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I was skeptical when I moved down here, but I've been totally won over. There are lesbians everywhere doing everything, and the place is pretty diverse. When I moved down here someone said to me -- just do what you are interested in and you will meet lesbians doing it. It's been pretty much true.
It's probably a bit more racially segregated than some places like DC or NYC perhaps, but all the places where I live, work and play draw mixed crowds.
Depends a bit where you (can afford to) live. Decatur is where the the women's college and a lot of the middle aged professional dykes like me are. Lots of queers or all stripes also in L5P. Midtown has historically been the gay ghetto but is becoming less so.
Basically, think of an island haven of political blue and progressive politics with big city amenities, a bit of urban sprawl and a huge helping of Southern hospitality. I love it, and would not trade it for DC or NYC (but maybe for SF -- but wait till you see how much cheaper the housing is than in the Bay Area!)
I've never lived in the South South (I lived in Virginia for a bit, but no one can decide if VA is part of the South or not), but I'm drawn to the idea of Southern hospitality. I've been in high-intensity environments for so long, I'm looking for a more relaxed place to live. I'm career-oriented but still want to live somewhere that doesn't breed workaholic insanity (DC).
I am still wary of racial segregation. Would you mind giving me any examples of how the segregation in daily life in Atl?
There are many areas of Atlanta that are very gay friendly. You just want to stay in town. Don't drive 30-40 minutes out to the suburbs. Decatur, Midtown, Little 5 Points, East Atlanta, Candler Park area all cool and gay friendly areas.
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It's probably a bit more racially segregated than some places like DC or NYC perhaps, but all the places where I live, work and play draw mixed crowds.
Depends a bit where you (can afford to) live. Decatur is where the the women's college and a lot of the middle aged professional dykes like me are. Lots of queers or all stripes also in L5P. Midtown has historically been the gay ghetto but is becoming less so.
Basically, think of an island haven of political blue and progressive politics with big city amenities, a bit of urban sprawl and a huge helping of Southern hospitality. I love it, and would not trade it for DC or NYC (but maybe for SF -- but wait till you see how much cheaper the housing is than in the Bay Area!)
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I've never lived in the South South (I lived in Virginia for a bit, but no one can decide if VA is part of the South or not), but I'm drawn to the idea of Southern hospitality. I've been in high-intensity environments for so long, I'm looking for a more relaxed place to live. I'm career-oriented but still want to live somewhere that doesn't breed workaholic insanity (DC).
I am still wary of racial segregation. Would you mind giving me any examples of how the segregation in daily life in Atl?
Thanks again for the input =)
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I'm really not sure where I'll end up next - where ever I can find a job, really. Atlanta sounds like it could be a good option, though.
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Decatur, Midtown, Little 5 Points, East Atlanta, Candler Park area all cool and gay friendly areas.
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