Moving to the Columbus area. Any suggestions?

[vTeC]

Hello people! So..after what seems like forever I have a job offer. I will working around Columbus and in five or so counties to the north, south, and east of Columbus. I can pretty much live anywhere in the area. I am from a very small town (Calhoun, GA) but I've lived in Kennesaw for the past few months. I love the fact that Kennesaw is much larger, actually has a few educated people, and has a ton more amenities. It will be few more weeks before I move but I am somewhat apprehensive about moving to Columbus. I've been reading a few forums and looking at demographics, crime rates, ect..and it's hard to distinguish which parts of Columbus I would even want to live. I am expecting my first child in March and my fiance will be at home for quite a while with him. I'm not gonna buy a house, but rather live in extended stay for a few months until we can make a final decision on where to live, but I figured I could come here for a little advice. If you live around the area what would you suggest? I don't even have to live in the city of Columbus, but I want to stay somewhat close. Schools, taxes, neighborhoods...everything matters.

I guess another bit of information that is pretty important is that when I do buy a home, I will be looking in the 120's or something close to that. I'm not so sure on home prices in the counties around there.

[ekcivic1991]

Columbus is not bad at all its actually gettin pretty big and as far as the bad parts that is everywhere. I would say live anywhere near northside,hardaway,or jordan highschools as a reference to some normal neighborhoods. Or on the north end of town where its expanding more.

As far as the surrounding counties they kinda suck except harris county and midland

[95droppedhatch]

i havent lived in columbus in a couple of years but i lived in green island hills and in sears woods but anything around green island hills off of river road was a nice place quiet and around alot of stuff but could have changed by now i have even thought about moving back cause i actually liked it down there better than i do in atlanta