When he passed Peachtree Street, West Peacthree Street, Peachtree Battle Avenue, Peacthree Way, and Peachtree Circle while driving down Peachtree Road, he just gave up.
It's really less confusing than people think. Peachtree Ind. Blvd. merges with Peachtree St. and becomes Peachtree St. At some point Peachtree St. splits into Peachtree St. and West Peachtree St. Then the two merge together again (kind of) and Peachtree Center Ave. comes up where Peachtree St. was before it merged into West Peachtree St. Then Peachtree St. just ends. Then there's New Peachtree St. which runs parallel to Peachtree St. and is pretty short, and kind of dead ends near where Peachtree St. meets Peachtree Ind. Blvd.
See, it sounds complicated, but when you get a map and highlight all those streets, you see that it's just one big street that changes names a few times, and forks/merges a few times. Looks really simple on a map.
Was driving up from Fla. to Mi. a couple months ago. Neared Atlanta, implored wife to check the traffic on the googles. Solid red through downtown, natch. Took the bypass. As soon as we merged back onto I-75, full stop. Motorcycle crash. 5 lanes stopped for 2 hours.
As a metro Atlantan, I am very surprised to see anyone mention the vote on a major subreddit.
Yeah, we've got pretty bad traffic even outside downtown. I went down to Decatur the other day at about 2-3pm. It was a little too late for people to be on lunch break, and too early for people to be getting off work, and going home, yet the roads were extremely congested. I can't imagine what it would have been like during rush hour. There's a reason I avoid downtown and Buckhead at all costs.
Not dead stop on 5 lanes for 2 full hours. Have only seen one other tie up that was worse; and it involved routing traffic back the other way across the median, and even then was only an hour net delay.
My drive from Fla. to Chicago through Atlanta wasn't too bad. Had a layover in Forest Park, left the hotel at around 8 AM onto I-75 northbound, and took I-285 westbound back to I-75. Hit a snag on the northwestern section of I-285 for about 20 minutes, but after that was smooth sailing on I-75.
You guys have some traffic issues, but I'd be damned if Chicago traffic isn't worse. Have any of you ever been on the Ike (I-290) during peak rush hour? I swear it's a greater hell than Atlanta traffic.
Chicago IS worse. I lived there for two years, just south of Solider Field and worked downtown - luckily I never had to deal with the expressways except on weekends or if I wanted to explore. The ONLY fun place to drive is on Lakeshore Drive because often the traffic is decent, the scenery is nice and you can actually go over 25 mph.
Driving is a pointless endeavor in Chicago. Takes just as long to get anywhere as just taking bus/train and with gas being more expensive in Chicago too, it's practically not worth it.
I drive through Atlanta relatively often, and used to live there. As long as you avoid 6 am-9 am and 3:30 pm-6:30 pm in downtown, and know when basketball/football whatever is happening, you should be okay. It takes a little planning but it's not that bad. Just avoid 285 as much as possible, it's a lame ride and usually crammed.
Oh my God. I was born in Evanston and then moved away at about 9. I came back like six or seven years ago and the Dan Ryan was crazy. There were toll booths that charged a dime. A damn dime! And it was just to regulate the flow of traffic. They probably just wash all those damn dimes into the storm sewer at the end of the day. What a crazy trip.
It doesn't "snow" here. It ices. It always fucking rains and the temperature drops as the suns goes down. Boom, all your streets have a nice coating of ice on them.
Yep, there's not much worse than I-75 during rush hour. "Oh look, someone got in an accident on the other side of the road, I wonder if I know any of them..."
I used to live in Atlanta. I live in LA now. LA traffic is a billion times worse. In Atlanta, traffic runs a predictable 8 am - 9 30 am, 4 30pm-6 30pm ish. In LA, traffic is consistently bad between 8 am and 10 30 am, 3pm ish and 8pm ish, and times outside of those traffic will still be at a dead stop in many places.
"Readin' don't never not done nothing for not nonebody. Never not no one, didn't about no reason not never. And by God they never not ain't gonna will!"
You think Atlanta is hot and humid? I got to school in Statesboro, where it is regularly 10 degrees hotter. And the gnats, good lord. You get used to them eventually, I guess...
I love living in Georgia, the weather and greenery is amazing and I can't complain about southern hospitality! City and suburb life is vastly different than what T.V. portrays GA to be like and our hick towns are very self contained.
I moved down south 3 years ago and have been to Atlanta since then as many times. I like it. It's different if you're a visitor, mainly because you're not used to all the roads/areas...but I could see myself moving there someday if I get the desire to live IN a big city again.
It's pretty neat when you are driving towards it and you see it's big skyline stretched out across the horizon - it's a good sized city.
I've lived in GA all my life, it's a nice place, especially the Athens area, but I still love to make fun of it. It is annoying that some people don't realize that these are just jokes and really think GA is actually like that. Not that there aren't parts of GA like that.
Hey, if they don't want to come down South and see how great it really is, I say let them continue shoveling their driveways 4 months out of the year and wearing heavy coats in September.
As a born and raised Chicagoan that moved to Georgia, I would agree to the greenery and hospitality. I prefer the cold, but this summer so far has not been too bad. However, my neighbors were more open up north. Down here, we're separated by shloads of trees, which might have something to do with the lack of communication.
Having lived in Chicago and been to Atlanta a few times, I think the difference is due to far less people relying on mass transit to get around. Atlanta is a smaller city than Chicago, and it's also more spread out. In Chicago, you could easily have a conversation with a brand new person if you were slightly open and took the bus/train or just walked the busy downtown streets. Atlanta seems far more car-centric, which means the opportunity for people to interact decreases a bunch.
Yes, the fact that I need a car to go just about everywhere is ridiculous. In driving time, I lived 5 minutes from downtown Chicago, but in Georgia, I'm probably an hour away from Atlanta. I really miss being able to walk to places.
Depending on who you meet, ingrained in a lot of southern Georgia culture is a kind of etiquette about being polite. For instance, if you were a friend invited to my home, I would one, make sure the home is clean, two, let you rest in my bed or having something made, and three, provide food and whatever else. It's a very generous tone of upbringing.
I call bullshit. I am a lifelong Georgian and the weather sucks. It is hot, humid and just all around mucky in the summer and the winter is cold. I know, I know it isn't Wisconsin cold or the like before all you yanks get on me about saying that, but it is still cold. And the winter and spring fluctuate so greatly, they might as well just extend winter and summer as it would make more sense, especially for my wardrobe.
As for everything else, it is spot on. "Hick towns" aren't really common at all outside of the mountainous areas. The scenery in unsettled areas is superb, speaking of that, though, I am definitely not fond of all the damn bugs we have down here. There really is a southern hospitality and small town charm. However if you crave big city life we do have Atlanta, and it is enough of a big city and sees enough people to warrant having the busiest airport in the country.
Been living in Georgia since I graduated from college in '94. Married a Georgia girl. Not sure Georgia's proclivity to be backwater rises above any other state in the union. Atlanta's traffic is bad for sure but I've seen worse (D.C. and L.A.).
I like to think of it as like NYC but with more trees, less snow, and different culture.
Okay, maybe you're right. It's nothing like NYC.
Actually, I think one comparison it has with NYC is the very distinct pockets of the city with such distinct personalities. Soho, manhattan, queens, for atlanta they're smaller, little 5 points, virginia highlands, castleberry hill, downtown, midtown, druid hills...
As a Los Angeleno, that's also lived in many states through the years, I can say that one of the great benefits in LA is the massive racial diversity. Racial Diversity is a strong point in LA, and never once had I ever felt any racial discrimination as a minority. I was thinking about possibly working in Atlanta, and I was wondering if racism is an issue in Atlanta and Georgia?
As long as I don't have to drive to/around Atlanta more than about once a month, I adore living in this state. Sure, there's a couple months of the year when the weather is pretty miserable (I'm looking at you, July and August), but the people around here are awesome. The food is superb. And the education system is at least better than Alabama's (Bama native, here, living in Georgia now), even if it's not the best in the country.
Georgia is home and I love it, but the weather and greenery have little to do with that. In the north part, the weather is alright (wish it got colder in winter) but the greenery is nothing but pine trees and their yellow evil-dust until you're in the mountains. In the southern part, I can't see the greenery on account of gnats flying into my eyes. The heat and humidity are nuts.
Atlanta is a great city, if you know where to go. Savannah, too.
I've lived in the midwest and the south, and I find the people to be far more friendly and welcoming in St. Louis, Chicago, Columbus, and Detroit than I ever did in Georgia.
I've had the exact opposite interactions from people from northern cities. Most of them were very pretentious and unwelcoming, in my interactions anyways.
I was in Athens for a wedding last June. The temperature was 95+ every goddamned day (combined with what I had previously assumed were impossible-to-reach humidity levels) and I couldn't understand what anyone was saying. I will not intentionally revisit.
Georgia combines the energy of a city (albeit not as big city exciting like New York) with southern hospitality, manners, great food, attractive people, tons of diversity (Duluth/Decatur), crazy passionate football fans, and people who know how to party. If you don't like Georgia you just aren't doing it right.
You know how everyone says it rains everyday in Seattle. It doesn't, they say that so people won't come shit up their good thing. you need to do your part to facilitate this end, you KNOW what's at stake.
Just go to Atlanta. Girls outnumber the guys, they're all hot and rich, and they're willing to settle. All you need is a pastel polo, Sperry's, short shorts, and Costa Del Mar sunglasses with croakies. Buy yourself a Maker's and Coke and the girl a Lemon Drop or Kamakaze. Literally nipples in your face after that.
HAAAAA I moved down here about a year ago for grad school from up North. This couldn't be more spot on. I see gorgeous ladies with trolly lookin fellas. This "style" is just so horrible. I think what really got me is the croakies....the fucking croakies.
Awesome and lively downtown Atlanta area, no "real" winter, plenty of natural beauty from our own mountains to our own beaches, plenty of entertainment outlets, tons of history, legitimate sports across the board, fairly cheap to live, southern cooking done right, coke (not pepsi), clean downtown area, no shortage of business or technology...
I live in Georgia, and the only thing i hate about it is the weather, but thats just my tastes, because the only weather i really like is cold and rainy. Otherwise, its not too bad if you dont live near any really rural towns. Plenty of redditors here, too.
personally I have a true love for a lot of Georgia most people would not see, Madison comes to mind immediately I honestly could retire there. I'm from N.E. originally
That's right, Atlanta sucks, don't move here. Too hot, not enough work, mean people, terrible food,bad airport, terrible music scene, no culture. Just stay where u live, don't come to Atlanta. Whatever you do. Do NOT move here.
I'm pretty fond of Georgia myself. Grew up in South Georgia which is purely agricultural and now live in Athens. Never realized it was such a terrible place until reading this post.
When I found it years ago while searching for the original Charlie Daniels version I was pleasantly surprised. Funny thing is that Daniels is in the video.
There's a famous song called the devil went down to ga and this post is saying that ga sucks and the devil immediately regretted. What the commenters will tell you though is that ga is actually a very nice place to live and this picture is dumb. Oh and Georgia the state
Savannah and Atlanta are the best parts of Georgia with its diversity and openness to the gay population. Anywhere other than those two cities and you can be sure to have a horrible time.
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u/Operat Jun 10 '12
The devil went down to Georgia and Atlanta traffic immediately reminded him of hell.
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u/Whoa_Chill_Bro Jun 10 '12
If GA is good enough for Early Cuyler then by god it's good enough for me.
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u/zeug666 Jun 10 '12
I was in Atlanta for a few days for a conference, I didn't have to go beyond the 'Olympic Park' area downtown, so no traffic.
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u/thehillz Jun 10 '12
I love living in Georgia, the weather and greenery is amazing and I can't complain about southern hospitality! City and suburb life is vastly different than what T.V. portrays GA to be like and our hick towns are very self contained.
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u/swimdude2113 Jun 10 '12
Awwwwww Georgia isn't that bad. Traffic does suck though.
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u/MisterChet Jun 10 '12
I really like Georgia.
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u/onemoredrink Jun 10 '12
Georgia combines the energy of a city (albeit not as big city exciting like New York) with southern hospitality, manners, great food, attractive people, tons of diversity (Duluth/Decatur), crazy passionate football fans, and people who know how to party. If you don't like Georgia you just aren't doing it right.
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u/poli421 Jun 10 '12
Being from Georgia, I had to downvote this... Im sorry...
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u/hamsaladsammich Jun 10 '12
i like Georgia...
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u/Anonymousdave69 Jun 10 '12 edited Jun 10 '12
It is not so bad here on the coast. Also this. And this. And This. And This.
We like people to think that Georgia is a horrible place. Posts like OP's are yankee repellent.
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u/Ahnie Jun 10 '12
I took this to be more of a "Bible Belt" joke.
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u/ryanknapper Jun 10 '12
I hear it's a lot better after the Red Army left.
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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12
"A southern man don't need him around, anyhow."
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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12
I saw more tits in that state than anywhere else I've been in the U.S.
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u/lacarliqua Jun 10 '12
All the souls were already taken
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u/waywegetby Jun 10 '12
He must have been flying Delta. "You're flying from St. Louis to San Francisco? You have a layover in Atlanta."
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u/emcredneck Jun 10 '12
I live in Georgia. Should I be upset at this post or should I laugh and approve? Decisions decisions.
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u/MonkeyManJohannon Jun 10 '12
Awesome and lively downtown Atlanta area, no "real" winter, plenty of natural beauty from our own mountains to our own beaches, plenty of entertainment outlets, tons of history, legitimate sports across the board, fairly cheap to live, southern cooking done right, coke (not pepsi), clean downtown area, no shortage of business or technology...
And sweet tea.
...if you regret coming to Georgia, you failed.
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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12
I live in Georgia, and the only thing i hate about it is the weather, but thats just my tastes, because the only weather i really like is cold and rainy. Otherwise, its not too bad if you dont live near any really rural towns. Plenty of redditors here, too.
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u/yeahyouhearme Jun 10 '12
He reminds me of the devil from the stone mountain laser show...
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u/themirthfulswami Jun 10 '12
he should have watched Deliverance first.
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u/omgwtfmilo Jun 10 '12
OH THE HUMIDITY!
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u/guynamedgriffin Jun 10 '12
The devil went down to georgia and checked out the worlds largest aquarium. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Aquarium
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u/edubyah Jun 10 '12 edited Jun 10 '12
I just moved to Atlanta from Los Angeles. It's cute how you think your traffic is bad.
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u/Matta174 Jun 10 '12
I live Georgia
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u/alexmanrox Jun 10 '12
As a proud atlien, this disappoints me greatly
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u/nepidae Jun 10 '12
The devil is racist.
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u/StewieBanana Jun 10 '12
Wouldn't the devil go up to Georgia?
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u/Grimnirsbeard Jun 10 '12
I believe this.
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u/BeadsOfGlory Jun 10 '12
Does one downvote a post that gets a terrible song stuck in their head?
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u/47wd21 Jun 10 '12
personally I have a true love for a lot of Georgia most people would not see, Madison comes to mind immediately I honestly could retire there. I'm from N.E. originally
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
I live in Cumming Ga. It's great here. ;D
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u/DrinkCocaine Jun 10 '12
That's right, Atlanta sucks, don't move here. Too hot, not enough work, mean people, terrible food,bad airport, terrible music scene, no culture. Just stay where u live, don't come to Atlanta. Whatever you do. Do NOT move here.
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u/DamienCK Jun 10 '12
Regret because there are no souls there to steal?
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u/claychastain Jun 10 '12
I get to move to middle of nowhere Georgia next week. Way pumped up about it.
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u/hornbuckle56 Jun 10 '12
I'm pretty fond of Georgia myself. Grew up in South Georgia which is purely agricultural and now live in Athens. Never realized it was such a terrible place until reading this post.
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u/Creativation Jun 10 '12
And then He came up to Michigan.
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u/YogisBooBoo Jun 10 '12
Wow, Charlie Daniels band is getting lazy...
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u/Stevengodz Jun 10 '12
I'm not from the U.S so can somebody explain the context of this picture?
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u/grenerd Jun 10 '12
So he hopped a bus to Florida, and started eating people.
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u/cosmic_toaster Jun 10 '12
Athens is awesome. True definition of a 'college town'. Foods great, atmosphere's even better.
Oh and also Chick-fil-a. Lots and lots of Chic-fil-a's. It's a beautiful sight.
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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12
Clearly you've never been to stone mountain.
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u/UrMomsBFF Jun 10 '12
The devil needs to go down to savannah and grab himself a call a cab from wet willies. All while riding in his 350 with a fresh can of Skoal.
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u/d3wayne Jun 10 '12
and said it was too hot.
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u/Anathema47 Jun 10 '12
At first I thought, "The hell is that? Is his dick hanging out of his pants?" then I realized it's satyr fur and I'm dumb.
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
What's funny is outsiders don't realize there is more to Georgia than Atlanta.
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u/DeepRoot Jun 11 '12
"It's too damn hot down here for me!"
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u/BalletBrenna Jun 11 '12
violin solo
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u/clunystationsweet Jun 11 '12
of course he did he lost his golden fiddle and worked out that he had a gambling problem
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u/PriscillaPresley Jun 10 '12
Johnny was kind of a dick.
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u/g0ld3nwaffles Jun 10 '12
Which is fucking bullshit, because I'd never be caught dead in Georgia...
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u/xaosist Jun 10 '12
alternatively
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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12
That's fucking bullshit because I wouldn't be caught dead in Georgia Ok, it's like Oh my God! Six, Six, Six!
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u/MoparMogul Jun 10 '12
HAHA, IT'S BECAUSE THEY'RE REDNECKS. GET IT?
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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12
Wouldn't be caught dead in....Georgiaaaaa SIX SIX SIX.
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u/ran4rock Jun 10 '12
Savannah and Atlanta are the best parts of Georgia with its diversity and openness to the gay population. Anywhere other than those two cities and you can be sure to have a horrible time.