Moving to the ATL soon.. Input on housing, and fun stuff? Chime in!

[Kozzy]

Hey guys. I'm super glad I found a car forum for the location of my new place of employment starting within next few months. I just graduated from University of Toledo in Toledo, OH and accepted an offer from a company in Atlanta, GA. Accepting this and forcing me to move so far has been the biggest decision in my life so far. I'm 22 years old and one of my biggest passions in life is cars, bikes, anything that runs and I'm super mechanically inclined. I owned quite a few cars and bike throughout high school and college including MazdaSpeed Protege, '06 Civic Si, SRTurd-4, an LS1 F-body Camaro, W8 Passat, CBR 600RR, 636 Ninja, etc. Funds got tight in college so I currently rock a '92 minty fresh, rust-free Honda Civic sedan as a DD, and have an '03 Yamaha R1 for nice days.

Here's a few pics.
Car:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/243229_10150187954150976_600820975_7463004_1012811 _o.jpg
Bike:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/279789_10150239357820976_600820975_7910730_656937_ o.jpg
Tuning the pig a week ago:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562800_10150668048570976_600820975_9812308_5016242 93_n.jpg

Probably going to sell my Civic since new job offers a brand new 2012 Taurus as a company vehicle, but will definitely be bringing the bike down with me. Toledo, OH's car scene sorta sucks and there aren't really any good twisty roads for spirited cycle driving so I'm looking forward to moving. I mapquested "Tail of the Dragon" from ATL and found out it's about 2.5 hours away which is SICK. However.. whenever I watch "Bait Car" on TV, it is filmed in Atlanta, and I don't want my shit stolen! Basically I'm looking to network/meet people before I even move down there which is why I'm writing this today. I only know 1 girl from GA Tech who recommended finding an apartment INTOWN in Atlanta in either Midtown, Virginia Highlands, or Buckhead.. Are these good places within the city to live? 22 years old, recent college grad, want to live near other young professionals. Any apartments offer separate garages (since I'm bringing my bike)?

Thanks guys. Looking forward to the weather and meeting new people once I make the move.

-Alex

[silverZ33]

Welcome, what part of Atlanta will you be working in?

[Potter]

Welcome. That civic is TOO clean! Best of luck with everything.

[DontHate]

Where will you be working at?

[Kozzy]

I will be working as a territory sales rep, so I will not need to base my housing location near any company since I will be on the road all day. I found a few places on apartments.com. Since I am single, and will only be taking my cat with me lol, a 1-bedroom will suffice. Garage isn't mandatory since I can always get a storage unit, but still would be nice. I guess asking if anyone has experience in living in/near Buckhead? Midtown? Virginia Highlands? I heard these are nicer places to live..

[Kozzy]

How's the nightlife? Bar scene decent? I feel like I can always find something to do almost every night of the week where I currently live. Atlanta, GA the same way? I would suspect it to be more busy since it is a much larger city/vacation-hub compared to shitty Toledo, OH..

[DontHate]

How's the nightlife? Bar scene decent? I feel like I can always find something to do almost every night of the week where I currently live. Atlanta, GA the same way? I would suspect it to be more busy since it is a much larger city/vacation-hub compared to shitty Toledo, OH..

Atlanta is FULL of night life.

[dvpjdm]

I live over near emory, theft is fairly minimal around here, the most you'll see is a student taking a bag out of a car. but good area other than that. welcome to the area every thursday night is bike night, they meet at vortex or varsity and ride out from there. you'll have a good time here.

[RsonGt3's]

Stay away from Gwinnett County. Welcome

[Bacon]

Virginia Highlands isn't too terrible.
Buckhead can be expensive.
Keep the Civic.
Love the bike ( I have a 600RR myself )
Welcome to IA.

[Dmoneey05]

Buckhead and Dunwoody would be the most expensive areas to live in but as they say, "You get what you pay for", so it's a great choice if you can afford it. And if you like working on cars then keep in touch because I need some car buddies to help me work on my 94 Camaro V6 3.4L

[Kozzy]

Thanks guys for all the kind replies. I will be in touch when I move down there. I'm not going to know anyone, FML.

[91s13]

Welcome and I also ride. I have a 06 Gixxer 1k

[AtlScionBoy]

welcome yeah like the other dude says stay of of gwinnett its a ok area but thieves are ruthless in these areas i always gottah keep gun and my ears open for my car but midtown / emory is fun youll love it there

[isa2o3]

Welcome and congrats on the new job.

[Western.]

Welcome to Atlanta and IA, and congratulations on your new job. There is meets all over the place in Atlanta and the surrounding areas, so don't worry about not knowing anyone around here. You will in a very short amount of time. One thing that growing up in Atlanta taught me is that you always want to know a back way because of the traffic and you keep up with your crap, lock it up, whatever you have to do, do it to keep it safe. People are always looking to steal stuff. I'd be more than willing to personally help you get acclimated to the city once you get here(if you're not already here). Just send me a message on here and we can set something up! Let me know man!
Again, Welcome to Atlanta(where the playas play.)
-Western.

[Kozzy]

I am on vacation with my mother as a graduation gift currently in London, England and recently visited Bacelona, Spain but will be back in the states this Sunday. I start training near my hometown this Monday and will talk to my boss in ATL to figure out an appropriate start date. I'm assuming within a month. Thanks Western. I'll hit you up after I move.
91S13, we'll have to meet up and cruise after I ship my R1 down there.

[Western.]

Sounds good bro. Enjoy your time over there!