First off, Happy Thanksgiving. OK, now that I've got that out of the way... Looking for some general info and a bit about cycling. I will be working at Naval Air Station Atlanta (yes, I know it's closing), what used to be called Dobbins Air Force Base. For those who don't know, this is smack dab in between Marietta and Smyrna. For those in the know, where do you recommend I live? By the way, I'm married and have a toddler. I'd say that I'd do a max of a 30 minute commute by car. We're going to go check out the area before we move, but I'm just trying to get a feel for things. For instance, as an example, could I live in Alpharetta and make it to work in 30 minutes? Is the traffic bad? Would I even want to live in Alpharetta? How's Marietta? Kennesaw? By the way, I'm looking at a map right now and picking off some towns...it's not like I know the area or anything.
It might help if I tell you what I'm looking for. First off, I don't want to live "IN" the city. No downtown Atlanta type of atmosphere. No condo's, apartments, crazy traffice, etc. On the flipside, I don't want to live in the sticks either. I guess it would be your typical suburbia that I'm looking for. Clean, safe, and conveniently located to stores, parks, things to keep the kid occupied. Got a budget of $250K for a house.
Also, gotta factor in the riding. I race, like to ride with fast groups, and would like to leave on bike from the house if possible. If not, no worries...I live in New Orleans and can't ride at all unless I drive 30 minutes. Being relatively close to group rides/training races would be awesome. Anything like this going on in the area of NW Atlanta?
Anyway, lemme have it! Thanks.
It might help if I tell you what I'm looking for. First off, I don't want to live "IN" the city. No downtown Atlanta type of atmosphere. No condo's, apartments, crazy traffice, etc. On the flipside, I don't want to live in the sticks either. I guess it would be your typical suburbia that I'm looking for. Clean, safe, and conveniently located to stores, parks, things to keep the kid occupied. Got a budget of $250K for a house.
Also, gotta factor in the riding. I race, like to ride with fast groups, and would like to leave on bike from the house if possible. If not, no worries...I live in New Orleans and can't ride at all unless I drive 30 minutes. Being relatively close to group rides/training races would be awesome. Anything like this going on in the area of NW Atlanta?
Anyway, lemme have it! Thanks.