As much as we love the countryside of Georgia, this state has its fair share of big city livin’! With dozens of schools (many of which are ranked nationally and internationally,) an international community and a vibrant economy, Georgia can be the place where people make their dreams come true. Move over New York and L.A., here are 6 cities in Georgia where the opportunities are limitless.
- Atlanta
Wikipedia With 4.9 million urban residents and over 5 million residents in the metropolitan area, Atlanta is the 9th biggest city in the nation! It is also the state’s most diverse city, as it’s home to many different ethnicities.
Rick Austin via Flickr A beautiful scene of Atlanta at night. Atlanta is home to a vibrant night life.
JR P via Flickr Statue at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Atlanta has many museums and other tourist attractions.
- Columbus
Wikipedia Columbus was actually named one of the best communities by Capital One in 2008. It is home to Fort Benning, which is a major employer in the city. Columbus is a great place to live and raise a family!
Matt via Flickr Bridge over Chattahoochee River in Columbus, GA.
- Augusta
Wikipedia Augusta is the childhood home of famous singer James Brown and President Woodrow Wilson. Augusta is the second oldest city in the state, and is a vibrant community to live in.
graywolfx47 via Flickr Mansion in Augusta, GA.
Dizzy Girl via Flickr Fountain in the Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, GA. Augusta is historical and rich in cultural arts.
- Macon, GA
Wikipedia Macon is also a major hub in Georgia. It’s definitely southern in nature. In combination with a high graduation rate and a low cost of living–the opportunities are limitless!
suzieqzi via Flickr You have to mention the the historical Hay House when mentioning Macon, GA.
mcdaniel0214 via Flickr Downtown Macon.
C Smith via Flickr The Douglas Theater in Macon, GA.
- Savannah
D Wright via Flickr Savannah, oh Savannah! This beautiful and vibrant city is one of the most historical cities in the nation. It was originally the capital of Georgia and was once named one of the 10 most beautiful cities in the country! There are many educational opportunities with Savannah State, Georgia Southern and Valdosta University nearby.
Jeremy via Flickr Tugboats on the river in Savannah.
Scott Oves via Flickr Downtown Savannah is a vibrant community.
- Athens
Zlatko Unger via Flickr Athens is great city to live in. It’s home to the first charted university in the nation, the University of Georgia. With a nationally ranked law school and business school, Athens produces many successful career holders in the state of Georgia.
Natalie Blackburn via Flickr Downtown Athens also has a vibrant nightlife.
On top of all the amazing opportunities that await you in these big Georgia cities, the cost of living is some of the best in the country in comparison to what you can get paid!
Wikipedia
With 4.9 million urban residents and over 5 million residents in the metropolitan area, Atlanta is the 9th biggest city in the nation! It is also the state’s most diverse city, as it’s home to many different ethnicities.
Rick Austin via Flickr
A beautiful scene of Atlanta at night. Atlanta is home to a vibrant night life.
JR P via Flickr
Statue at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Atlanta has many museums and other tourist attractions.
Wikipedia
Columbus was actually named one of the best communities by Capital One in 2008. It is home to Fort Benning, which is a major employer in the city. Columbus is a great place to live and raise a family!
Matt via Flickr
Bridge over Chattahoochee River in Columbus, GA.
Augusta is the childhood home of famous singer James Brown and President Woodrow Wilson. Augusta is the second oldest city in the state, and is a vibrant community to live in.
graywolfx47 via Flickr
Mansion in Augusta, GA.
Dizzy Girl via Flickr
Fountain in the Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, GA. Augusta is historical and rich in cultural arts.
Macon is also a major hub in Georgia. It’s definitely southern in nature. In combination with a high graduation rate and a low cost of living–the opportunities are limitless!
suzieqzi via Flickr
You have to mention the the historical Hay House when mentioning Macon, GA.
mcdaniel0214 via Flickr
Downtown Macon.
C Smith via Flickr
The Douglas Theater in Macon, GA.
D Wright via Flickr
Savannah, oh Savannah! This beautiful and vibrant city is one of the most historical cities in the nation. It was originally the capital of Georgia and was once named one of the 10 most beautiful cities in the country! There are many educational opportunities with Savannah State, Georgia Southern and Valdosta University nearby.
Jeremy via Flickr
Tugboats on the river in Savannah.
Scott Oves via Flickr
Downtown Savannah is a vibrant community.
Zlatko Unger via Flickr
Athens is great city to live in. It’s home to the first charted university in the nation, the University of Georgia. With a nationally ranked law school and business school, Athens produces many successful career holders in the state of Georgia.
Natalie Blackburn via Flickr
Downtown Athens also has a vibrant nightlife.
What do you think of these big cities in Georgia? Is there any city in Georgia that I’ve missed? Let me know in the comments below!
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