I recently moved to GA from another state and have been totally confused on how to set up all the…read morevarious utilities, recycling, gas, etc. My subdivision is new construction, so I do not know anyone here and some homes are still being built. Thank God that Larry at Dekalb Sanitation answered my call. He was BEYOND helpful and provided me with ALL the departments I needed to contact, and the phone numbers associated. Larry even helped me process the order for the recycling bin I needed. I have conversed with several folks, at several different business and Larry has been the kindest, most informative and helpful person yet. I hope all the new homeowners here reach him so they can get the level of assistance I received today. Please promote Larry and give him a raise. THANK YOU LARRY!

Called around noon (6/24/25) and spoke to a gentlemen regarding the trash pick being missed. I…read moreexplained that the truck could not enter when a car is in the circle but today (2) cars was in the middle of the circle, so if you live in a tight street/circle DO NOT block the right away you may be like me "no trash picked up" pay attention.

The roads are very raggedy, cold enforcement drives around and do just what I don't know. The roads…read moreare raggedy potholes because of the flooding that takes place, and it tears up your cars and then they don't want to be responsible for damages done to your vehicle. These people are insane code for Smithson's job is to drive around and see which streets need to be repaired. Is that not true? I used to live around a cold enforcement person and you see her vehicle parked at home more than you do when she's supposed to be at work. I don't understand furthermore, when floridians are coming out of Florida passing through Georgia to escape hurricanes, there needs to be the National Guard Sheriff's departments and police that monitor how many people can get or pass through Georgia at a time. It took me 8 hours to get from Savannah to South Carolina 8 hours, because floridians wanted to flee from the hurricane, and so they clog up the highway so surveillance. Have a hard time even getting on the highway or trying to get to where they need to go I don't understand what's wrong with people that makes these decisions. Savannah has barricades that they let down, so if you decide, you're gonna stay when they tell you to evacuate doing a hurricane, you're gonna be barricaded in there. There's nowhere for you to go and the same room should apply for the Georgia state line, Florida state line. Perio

The traffic here is ridiculous and unnecessary. I stayed on the highway 1hr due to construction on…read morethe road that closed 3 lanes and left only 1 lane open. Towards the end of the construction site is where the workers were working which is so ridiculous, aggravating, unprofessional, and unnecessary. I wasted 1hr on the highway, missed class, nearly pissed my pants because there was no other alternative to exit the highway and get to my location. I hate it here I swear I hate it here with a passion and I don't wish this headache on nobody. Atlanta has to do better with construction on the main highways it's ridiculous and causing alot of problems for the public. I moved away from this nonsense once before and looks like I'll be relocating again because of the ridiculous people in charge of controlling how construction is done and how traffic will resume...I hate it here I hate it here

It's unbelievable that i have to write such a review but here we go:…read more I love this location for getting tested for COVID which Ive had to do 3 times(negative btw *knock on wood*). It is appointment only according to the website and the signs on site and it's drive through which makes it convenient. Booking and securing an appointment is easy peasy and the staff is friendly. Once you arrive there's signs to follow and there are check points where your appointment is verified, your name and DOB, inform you on what the next steps will be etc. then the final check point is where you're given the swab and guided the entire process and you can go your merry way! The quote for results is up to 7 business days but my first time was 3 days and my last 2 times, i received the email from labcorp which is where results are uploaded to by the next business day. It's not a given but just telling you my experience. Please dont harass them about getting your results sooner than quoted. STAY SAFE AND COVID-FREE

I have had multiple COVID tests at multiple locations and the Gwinnett County Health Department was…read morethe BEST! It was easy to make an appointment, they took me right in-no waiting. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They explained things clearly and were very professional. I did not encounter professionalism at the other testing sites. I appreciated their great service and like knowing they are a part of my community.

My Atlanta wasn't the same city as today. As those familiar with its history know, Atlanta was…read moreburned by Sherman during the Civil War, Today its landmarks fall prey to "progress". My move to Atlanta was in the earliest 70's after I graduated from college. Two of my college friends and I rented an apartment that eventually was razed for an early widening of the I-75/I-85 split. It was a glorious time to be young and single in Atlanta. We lived close to great restaurants, shopping, a popular dance club & the General Apartments Town Club, a popular spot for those of us who lived in one of their properties. We partied at night and got up early to be at work the next morning. Weekends in the summer were amazing. Rafting down the Chattahoochee River was fun anytime. But the weekend of the Great American Raft Race was a 9 mile floating party that some called "Woodstock on the Water". We saw First National Tours such as "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" in the Atlanta Civic Center and concerts such as "Three Dog Night" at Atlanta Stadium. The Atlanta Braves were a popular nighttime event during an era where we never won but had the sport's most popular and well known superstar, Hank Aaron. Ted Turner was the media mogul and eventual sports team owner. He began CNN & built CNN Center near the new & innovative Omni (now razed), an arena for the Atlanta Hawks NBA team & the Atlanta (now Calgary) Flames NHL teams. We loved to go to the games. A MARTA rail station was conveniently located at the arena. But I'm getting ahead of myself, Our second apartment complex was brand new and beautiful, located on Piedmont Road across from what was then Lindbergh Shopping Center. My first bank (C&S) was located there, in addition to grocery, a great dress shop and so many businesses that I loved. The shopping center site is now a mixed use development. Our apartment complex was demolished to build the Lindbergh MARTA Station. Shopping was wonderful. Nearby Lenox Square was my "go to" Mall, anchored by storied Atlanta department store chain Rich's. Davison's was another anchor that was acquired by Macy's during my time in Atlanta. Rich's had wonderful merchandise and furniture. I still use and love the quality end tables, coffee table, lamps and more that I bought there over 50 years ago. Eventually a new wing was added, anchored by Neiman Marcus. How I loved their dresses! Rich's was acquired by Macy's after I had moved to Coastal Virginia. It still makes me sad. Atlanta Falcons games, PGA Tournaments, Georgia Tech games and playing golf on all the Atlanta courses were all enjoyable. Of course anytime Mississippi State played Georgia, a trip to Athens was required. During those early days I-20 ended in Douglasville. I-75 ended at the "Big Chicken" in Marietta. Speaking of Cobb County, restaurants there weren't allowed to serve mixed drinks. Diners could buy the mixers but had to bring their own liquor. Jimmy Carter was Governor & started his early Presidential run from an office on Peachtree near where I lived. I walked in one day to donate and was given a T-Shirt. During his college days my son wore that vintage shirt until it disintegrated. Atlanta Stadium is no more. The football stadium built to replace it is now used by Georgia State University and another has taken its place. The Braves now play in Cobb County. It is unrecognizable. Georgia State, where I got my MBA had no dorms or sports programs. My employer paid for my degree, which I obtained by going downtown after work for classes for three years. We carpooled and managed to get in some fun time at Underground Atlanta with classmates and on weekends with my friends. The only thing that hasn't changed is the traffic. My son had a recent business trip to Atlanta and stayed in Buckhead, where I lived the majority of my 15 years in Atlanta. He rented a car so he could drive to our East Cobb house, where he spent most of his preschool years. He drove by the hospital where he was born. When he was ready to go to the airport I asked if he was going through the middle of town or around I-285. When he said through town I couldn't wait to hear what my NYC driver son thought of Atlanta driving habits on that stretch of I-75/85. Everyone goes at least 85mph on a zillion lanes bumper to bumper. If you don't know the correct lane to be in you'll never get to your exit. A few weeks later I asked him what he thought of it. He stated "They go fast (hesitation).....REAL FAST. I just chuckled. When we moved to Coastal Virginia I tell people that my fingernails were gripping the asphalt on I-85 as I was holding the kudzu on the side of the road driving north. I cried every time I heard "Georgia on my Mind" on the radio. Would I go back? No. That was a different time and age. That Atlanta no longer exists except in my memory.

There is a lot to love about Hot Lanta and a lot to dislike about Hot Lanta. Back when, Atlanta was…read moreone of the few cities that offered platform tennis (aka paddle tennis) courts. Primarily, a northern state sport, the National Championships are played in Philadelphia. Atlanta had several courts, and they were always fun to play on! The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA) had, when I played, a hard copy membership book that was at least twice the size of my hometown's (Huntsville AL) phone book! Atlanta is full of talented tennis players! As a baseball fan, it amazes me that I have never been to an in-person Braves game, EVER! Atlanta is only a 4.5-hour drive from our house. Favorites in Atlanta are the High Museum and the nearby Lowe Gallery. Must sees are the Martin Luther King Jr., birth home, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and Little Five Points. Must eats are anything Ray's Restaurant Group. This means (my favorite) Ray's on the River (go for Sunday brunch and enjoy their live jazz and raw oysters!), Ray's in the City (Peachtree Street), and Ray's at Killer Creek (Alpharetta). And on the other end of the spectrum, a hot dog at the Original "The Varsity" at 61 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA. After all, it is known as "the world's largest drive in." Family owned since 1928, you'll be greeted with "What'll ya have....what'll ya have?" Personal Atlanta drawbacks for me are the traffic and the fact that my car (which was a minivan mind you, which begs the question "why??") was stolen from a nice hotel at which I was staying! About to meet colleagues to go to an Indian food restaurant, my minivan, which was parked in the nice hotel's parking garage was gone!! Long story short, having my vehicle stolen not too awfully far from home, and the fact my brother was in Atlanta at the same time and gave me a ride home, worked to my advantage. The minivan was recovered (thank you APD) and driven to Huntsville for me to pick up. I asked for the keys and the driver said, "Do like I do, use a screwdriver." It all worked out.