2023 Best Counties for Young Professionals in Georgia

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  122 reviews

Current Resident: Honestly, Fulton County is one of Georgia's biggest counties and has flaws but overall, it's a great county. In south Fulton, provides various of opportunities and gives chances for everyone in the county. Moreover, in education they opened two new schools Global Impact Academy (which I attend) and Innovation Academy to help STEM students get chances to shine.... Read 122 reviews

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• Population 1,054,286

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  Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: I am a college student in the Athens area. The environment is great, however the roads are small in many areas and there have been safety issues.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 128,195

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  64 reviews

Current Resident: So far it has been a very good experience. It is a very clean area and a very pet friendly environment. The traffic isn't horrible, but rush hour gets pretty bad. This area has all the stores you need to survive!... Read 64 reviews

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• Population 762,500

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  94 reviews

Current Resident: Moving to Dekalb county in 2005 was one of the best decisions I ever made. Just around every corner, there is a unique jewelry store, clothing boutique, specialty restaurants, museums, and or parks. I enjoy numerous outdoor festivals. Imagine you do not have to drive eight hours away to Louisiana to attend a Mardi Gras Parade. Just head to downtown Decatur in March with a heart full of joy and mouth full of cheer. Every year there are Art, Jazz, BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festivals to Tree Lighting, and everything in between. DeKalb County is very progressive and in a constant state of revitalization. There is always an eat, work, and live community construction projects, new housing areas, or various beautification projects in progress. DeKalb County is known for having some of the best public schools and universities in the state. Due to the strong sense of community and togetherness, the neighborhoods are safe and have lower crime rates than nearby counties. DeKalb County is the best!... Read 94 reviews

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• Population 758,634

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  Rating 3.41 out of 5  51 reviews

Current Resident: Chatham county is a place where many different people come together and become a family. The friendships made here are ones that last a lifetime... Read 51 reviews

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• Population 294,815

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  Rating 4.27 out of 5  89 reviews

Current Resident: My favorite trait about living in Gwinnett County is its diversity. The numerous converging cultures within the region make finding a delectable meal an adventure in itself. The varying people in the area help create a secure and comforting atmosphere that never leaves me feeling out of place. Although, Gwinnett is best known for its prestigious education. Many move to Gwinnett County in search of better schooling for their children. This great migration of families has led to overpopulation in the classrooms preventing some individuals from seeking particularized assistance. While it is honorable that Gwinnett is getting recognized for their scholastic prowess, I would like to see more schools being built to sustain the number of new students moving in.... Read 89 reviews

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• Population 948,505

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: I have been in Muscogee County most of my life and it has honestly been one of the best experiences I have had. It may not be well known, but the faculty and staff always try to make sure you are taken care of academically. Also, I have met some of my best friends here which makes it that more enjoyable.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 204,366

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Richmond county all my life And it has a good school district. Population good things to do I would suggest a good place to live. It's a great state to live in. It had a lot of things to do here like go to the river watch, bowling, skating, swimming and other things to do to have fun here.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 205,772

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I live in the south part of Houston County. Everyone's basic needs: food, clothing, shelter, etc. are easily accessible. Farthest drive in the town is about 20 minutes. Although Houston County isn't like the city, during the work rush hours traffic is very bad. Traffic is the one thing I wish was better, but there are back roads as well to avoid it. I would like to say my neighborhood is very safe. Everyone pitches in to keep it looking nice and it's safe with the cameras at the front entrance and around the light posts. Police are always around schools to either direct traffic or to make sure no harm is going into the schools.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 161,177

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Conyers! The people are what really make this a great place to raise a family. Our community offers a lot of access to things like Hartsfield International Airport, downtown Atlanta, 22 miles of walking and biking trails through beautiful scenery, restaurants, shopping, churches, and activities. There is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a farm, a home in a pool and tennis subdivision, or living on property - it is here! The International Horse Park is a great feature in town and was built for the 1996 Olympics.... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 92,983

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: We moved here from Gwinnett County in Metro Atlanta three years ago and the quality of life is much better in many ways. The county has plenty of parks and green spaces and includes Lake Lanier and the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. The schools are the best in Georgia and the county is much safer than Atlanta. The people have also been extremely welcoming. Medical facilities, plenty of shopping and diverse restaurant options are readily available. They are in the process of building an amphitheater near the square in Cumming and there are NoFo and Cherry Street microbreweries. I'm glad we purchased when we did as home values are escalating fairly dramatically. As I no longer have to commute to Atlanta, the major drawback has been a non-factor. We love it!... Read 28 reviews

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• Population 245,754

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  133 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice, small, and clean area! Not to overpopulated, has a good amount of people. Does not have traffic.... Read 133 reviews

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• Population 117,828

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy living there and I have been around good people. It just like like the old people use to say the way you make your bed is the way your bed; you will have to lay in it so that is best for you to try to make your bed the way you would like to lay in it. Bibb County is a beautiful county to me. I was born and raise in South Carolina. I look at Bibb County as a beautiful place because that is the way I see it. I love where I stay at because the neighborhood remind me of the place where I live when I have lived in South Carolina. All together Bibb County is a home away from home. Bibb County is a place of beautiful flowers especially when they have the Cherry Blossom. The Cherry Blossom is so beautiful with all the colors pink. They have a lot of activity for the people.... Read 12 reviews

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• Population 156,711

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful place to raise a family - excellent schools, safe community, great parks and natural beauty. Close to both Atlanta and mountains.... Read 14 reviews

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• Population 262,155

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  93 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Douglas County for 17 years now and have enjoyed my peaceful time in this area's safe, relatively secluded suburbs. I enjoy the quiet night and the respectful tight-knit community lifestyle it offers. There is a plethora of welcoming forestry & almost every road is lined with greenery that calls you to its state parks and varying trails; while there is plenty of hiking & wildlife exploration opportunity, I would like to see more walkable community spaces & areas for the youth of the County to relax out of the woods as well as get together outdoors to connect in spaces that aren't only targeted towards family gatherings. The merchandise, shopping options, and restaurant availability could be less large corporation based and as a local, I would like to see more dedicated spaces for small businesses like the ones in Downtown Douglasville. With that being said, I do largely appreciate the weekly Farmers Market and opportunities offered here to support current entrepreneurs.... Read 93 reviews

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• Population 143,520

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  Rating 4 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: Lowndes county is great if your looking for a place like this. Entertainment is lacking but it has everything you need just not much more. Houses and rent are very affordable compared to most places. Job opportunities are okay but pay is not great. This is a very laid back area. People are not in a rush and are generally very polite. Schools here are excellent. Weather is pretty good as well. Yes the summers are hit but it's only real bad for about 3-4 months. Winters are nice and comfortable and I'd say have about 6-8 months a year that are pleasant October to about April. Excellent place if you are interested in slower paced lifestyle. If not you won't be happy here.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 117,437

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: I love Columbia I have lived here all my life. It is the best place to live in my mind. There are a lot of place to go shopping. There parks for kid and skate parkes, there is a lake in Columbia county that is connected to lot of counties in Ga and south carolina. There the lady A amphitheater where made come to play at because they are from here. The sheriff department is the best sheriff department you can have especially since Columbia SWAT was the first SWAT to certified by national organization In Ga. I forgot what organization it was. To the loint they have been requested a lot to help the local CSRA with search warrant and other thing that SWAT team do.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 154,274

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: I like Glynn County, but crime has gone way up lately and it doesn't feel safe anymore. Also, there is a huge mix with rich and poor and it just doesn't mix well. There also is a lot of politics put into everything here, most of these things that I feel are wrong. The school system is fine, rather strict in my opinion, and there is a variety of private schools. There is a lot going on all of the time, though. We have a lot of community events and good restaurants. Overall, I give Glynn County 4 stars, but I may be biased as this is the only place I have ever lived.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 84,373

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Liberty County is a great place to live to have a quite rural life not to far from a larger city (Savannah) but no to secluded and unpopulated.... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 64,334

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  Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: It's a quaint and comfortable town. It has everything you need in terms of living. Job outlook seems to be plenty as the town is growing. Very friendly community!... Read 3 reviews

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• Population 43,278

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Well Barrow county is where I was born and I'm 40 years old ,so I have seen the good,bad,and the ugly this place has grown so much over the years especially school,there was only 3 s hools that I can remember when I started ,now we have like 3 high s hools ,bout 8 elementary schools so we must be doing something right for us to have that I say that's a big deal in my book the more school the better chance at a kid having something when they get older,we don't have lots of crime like some places do we are hardly ever on the news unless it's good ,we are getting a bypass built now because of so many people ,I would like to see more places for sports like a staduim where professional plays or for barrow to get a professional team like the movie a league of there own ,so if you haven't visited barrow yet come on out we love to have you.... Read 1 review

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• Population 82,138

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Overall I would say that the overall experience of this city is an exciting yet boring one,basically when you first get here there are so many things to do but living here for so long tends to get boring. Newnan always finds way to make things very exciting though with tons of random events in the downtown area!... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 144,928

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  86 reviews

Works Here: Carroll County is not only a great place to live and raise a family, but the school system is "top-notch." Our schools are community-based, which makes the district most appealing, having a family feel to it. District leaders, school administrators, and teachers focus on creating premier learning experiences for students and encouraging them to make the most of the opportunities provided. The importance of building relationships with students and families is a core belief. The school board is supportive in providing state-of-the-art facilities, not just the school buildings themselves, but also performing arts and athletic facilities. The district has two College and Career Academies to serve the interests of high school students. Our district also has a 93% graduation rate, the second-highest in our state of all districts with 5 or more high schools. The school system is always looking for ways to improve, setting goals, and aiming higher for greater student achievement.... Read 86 reviews

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• Population 118,402

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  Rating 3.34 out of 5  44 reviews

Current Resident: My husband and I enjoy living in Clayton County, we are on the border line of Clayton and Henry County witch we love, I would have given five star's but some areas in both counties need some improvement like keeping the grass cut along the roads, and remove trash in some area's.... Read 44 reviews

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• Population 294,335

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  Rating 3.76 out of 5  80 reviews

Current Resident: Henry county is an amazing place with fun places to visit and explore. Henry county is an mix of rural and urban. There are amazing houses in the area with great living area. With Henry county only being 30 miles away from Atlanta, there are many places to visit and shop. Henry county also has the Atlanta Motor Speedway for you to visit and explore. I've lived in henry county almost my whole life, attending elementary, middle, and high school here. The school system is great and they are super helpful and understanding. Henry County has grown a lot in the recent years and every one supports one another. Henry County is a very quiet environment to live in based on my own experience. The police system is decent with most cops being helpful and supportive but there are some that are racist and arrogant. With the community being involved in activities for kids and adults it's a fun place for everyone to enjoy. Overall Henry county is an amazing place to live and grow in with your family.... Read 80 reviews

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• Population 236,615