Best Places To Live In Metro Atlanta

There’s more to the Atlanta area than what’s inside the perimeter. If you’re looking for a place to live in Georgia, you might want to consider somewhere in metro Atlanta.

The metro Atlanta area consists mainly of five counties that make up the bulk of where nearly 6 million people live.

If you’re thinking about moving to Georgia and looking for an affordable apartment, this article is a resource. But what are some of the best places?

Apartment Therapy recently listed some of the top spots to reside in the Atlanta area.

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Where Do Black Professionals Hang Out In Atlanta?

Atlanta has been called the black mecca due to its large African-American population. If you’re wondering where many black people in Atlanta hang out, here are some of the nightlife establishments they frequent.

Revel

1778 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 355-6800

Revel is one of Atlanta’s hottest clubs, catering to the young millennials looking for a respite from the professional world on the weekends. Every Friday and Saturday, it’s ladies free til 12 am with open bar til midnight as well. Come and see Big Tigger x V103 Dj Pnut on the ones and twos.

One Google reviewer says: “This is a world-class first-class venue with an excellent light show and definitely an upscale feel I love the fact that you can run into any and everybody from celebrities athletes to your neighbor.”

Here’s what it’s like inside Club Revel in Atlanta.

Truth Lounge

1100 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, (404) 262-7112

Truth Lounge is another club on the well-known party strip Crescent Avenue in Midtown. Known for “Krave Saturdays,” Truth Lounge is also a great happy hour option afterwork.

One Google reviewer says: “Cool spot. Really loud music, maybe too loud. Cool place to bring your friends to dance & smoke a few hookahs(if you’re into that kinda stuff). It can also be a bit crowded.”

Whiskey Blue

3377 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326, (678) 500-3190

Whiskey Blue located in the W Hotel in Buckhead is a cool, hip place for young professionals to gather for an afterwork drink. The rooftop lounge allows you to enjoy a cocktail looking out on the Buckhead skyline.

 

One Google reviewer says: “The staff is always nice. Really good drinks. Beautiful views. It’s a very small lounge so it gets crowded fast. They recently redesigned the interior. This is a great place to visit for a weekend cocktail or beer after work.”

Gold Room

2416 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, (404) 400-5062

The Gold Room is a favorite spot for visitors looking to experience some authentic Atlanta nightlife. The place can be a bit smokey at times, but the music is on point.

One Google reviewer says: “he DJ was freaking awesome! I wouldn’t go again without a section. You could barely even make way to the bar. Hookah was great. That “body to body” stuff is not the wave anymore. Other than that, two thumbs up!”

Club LaCura ATL

1919 Metropolitan Pkwy SW A, Atlanta, GA 30315, (404) 749-7898

Club LaCura is a vibrant “neighborhood” club catering to Zone 3 on Metropolitan Parkway. The club that brings a lot of med-level rappers and entertainers to rock the crowd. If you’re a fan of underground rappers, LaCura often books those types of artists.

One Google reviewer says: “I am from Jacksonville FL was visiting for my Birthday July 7. This place was the Best they showed so much love to a sister in there. I will definitely recommend anyone to celebrate their whatever in Lacura. Thank you to the Beautifull bar tenders, The DJ you sir who had on the black pants and black n white shirt you yeah you with the dreads omg I can’t stop thinking of you and More importantly thank you Mr. Peewee… Love from DUVALLL Baby.”

Mansion Elan

 3595 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30319, (404) 997-6901

 

Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace

First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!

Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city. 

  Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:

• For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
• For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week

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