2023 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Georgia

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  323 reviews

Current Resident: John's Creek is known for its beautiful parks, vibrant community, and plenty of recreational activities. It is a very peaceful community. Alpharetta, on the other hand, is a bustling city with a thriving business district, fantastic shopping destinations, and a lively downtown area. Both cities offer a great quality of life, with excellent schools, diverse dining options, and a strong sense of community. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or urban experiences, John's Creek and Alpharetta have something for everyone. This is an area to explore and enjoy all they have to offer! 😊👍... Read 323 reviews

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• Population 82,068

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  369 reviews

Current Resident: I love Alpharetta! It's a great place for all ages of people, from infants, toddlers, and children, all the way to adults and elderly citizens. It is a very safe, friendly community that is very inclusive despite its diversity. There are many parks and recreational areas around for sports, walking, and trails. In addition, many of the schools in the area are among the best in Georgia. Real estate is on the rise, and the area has been named among the best suburbs in America multiple times. Properties here are expensive but well worth the price, as this is a place one can remain for the entirety of their lives.... Read 369 reviews

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• Population 65,187

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  134 reviews

Current Resident: I love the atmosphere that surrounds the city! Milton is truly a unique place filled with many different contrasting people. Personally, I have lived here for just over a decade, and as a student, Milton has provided me with many opportunities for growth. My school is fantastic, we have unique extracurriculars and ample funding for the students. The city is chock full of diversity, and the kids are very driven towards success. I have only experienced positive things about this city, and I hope to live in a place like it when I am fully independent. I love the mall, it is quite developed by that area, and seeing new businesses come and go. We have fantastic food because of this, and there is a lot of support by my fellow citizens to support these small stores. For example, there are many little boutiques or fusion restaurants, which truly demonstrate the amount of flair that the city of Milton flaunts. The city is really well maintained (except for when it snows, which is a rarity).... Read 134 reviews

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• Population 40,487

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  172 reviews

Current Resident: Otherwise known as "The Bubble", Peachtree City is a great town for future children, parents, and retirees. The schools of PTC are some of the best and provide great academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. One of these schools includes McIntosh High School, one of the best academic high schools not just in the state of Georgia, but in the nation. The surroundings are also a great place to grow up. Not only is the town is a safe, quiet place filled with friendly people, it also has everything someone could wish for: fast food restaurants, shopping malls, beautiful landmarks of nature, such as parks, lakes, and even the Line Creek, which is a perfect place for hiking and fishing; however, the best part of the town is the fact that the town includes over 100 miles of golf cart path so that you can drive your golf cart to the nearest school, restaurant, lake, and even Walmart. For those moving to or considering Peachtree City as a place to live, you will not be disappointed!... Read 172 reviews

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• Population 37,867

• Suburb in Georgia

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  Rating 4.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: I love where I live! Living on the mountain is a unique experience I cherish. Lookout Mountain, GA is far enough from big cities to be in the country but close enough to enjoy the perks of cities. I love the views of sunrises and sunsets that we get. There are also so many great places to hike and explore.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 1,701

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  190 reviews

Current Resident: Decatur has been home to my family and I for many years. Through generations, we’ve attended schools k-12 going back 30+ years. Proud to be 3 generations of high school graduates, with a Decatur high school diploma. I like how Decatur comes together as a community to provide the best experience and education for student and staff. Decatur has done a great job with providing the best education and limitless opportunities for students. The good defiantly out weights the bad but there’s always room for change. Something that I would like to see different in Decatur is less vehicles on the road. The community of city of Decatur does a good job with riding bikes, walking, and car pooling. In the future I hope more people can use other resources to travel these short miles just to help with traffic, and pollution. With this change, it will help the community interact on different levels.... Read 190 reviews

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• Population 24,334

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  224 reviews

Current Resident: My first year in Suwanee, Georgia has been an enjoyable experience. What I enjoy, are all the diverse cafe's like Cafe Mixx or Caffe Bean. There are many diverse grocery shops that are accessible everywhere in the city like H-Mart, Suwanee Bazar, or just your local sprouts. The have shops accessible all around, and yummy restaurants that serve gourmet. Suwanee is full of diverse food, shops, and people. Usually going out somewhere fun is hard because it's hard to find a nice place, or its too far. However, Suwanee has something fun everywhere, which makes it a happy place to be everywhere in the city!... Read 224 reviews

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• Population 20,629

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  84 reviews

Current Resident: There are many things amazing about Sugar Hill! For one, we've had a lot of new development in the past 7 years like the building of our Town Hall, a park, and stores in that area.This new development has brought more people to uor area and caused the development to skyrocket in speed. Instead of having to drive 20 minutes out of town to go and hang out with a friend, we now can drive (or even walk!) 5 minutes away and have a day of fun. Additionally, Sugar Hill is extremely clean; there's never debris on the road, trash or litter on the sidewalks or road. Anything tossed gets picked up as soon as possible as if it were never there. he Sugar Hill cmomunirt is tight-knit due to it being a branch of Buford, georgia, but now that it's growing into it's own, it is more concentrated in schools, work and even neighborhoods. one thing I'd like to change is for there to be a bus system in my town. Although it's not quite finished developing, a bus system would make it easier on traffic.... Read 84 reviews

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• Population 24,599

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Amazing oasis just outside the perimeter. Safe, quiet, incredible sense of community, abundant parks, school system that has proven strong for 30+ years. Walk to schools, multiple parks, library, aquatic center, and grocery stores! 5 minute trip to Stone Mountain Park. No walkable nightlife to speak of, but that's where the drawbacks stop. Easy access to 78 and 285 makes the city easily accessible. Highly, highly recommend the Mountain Park community!... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 12,680

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Phenomenal location! Close to everything of interest to our young family of four (i.e., restaurants, parks, library, grocery stores, etc). Our daughter attends preschool at Clairmont Presbyterian, and we love it. The ethnicities are quite diverse here, and everyone is cordial to one another. Only downside is traffic on Clairmont and N Druid Hills, but it’s a fantastic place for both young and old, as well as single and married.... Read 22 reviews

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• Population 16,369

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  286 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in Georgia since last October and I must say it's a very welcoming city. Not only is the city welcoming, but the atmosphere is breathtaking, especially during the fall and winter months. I've never seen so many smiles in one place. My neighborhood and the people who live there are very friendly, and I think it's wonderful when neighbors get together and create a space where people can connect and take part in gardening. We also organize events from time to time so that the whole neighborhood gathers and enjoys themselves!... Read 286 reviews

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• Population 92,688

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Former Resident: I lived in Berkeley Lake for thirty years it is absolutely one of the finest communities in America. Berkeley Lake has a city charter with a Mayor and city council so the city is able to better control it’s destiny. The Homeowners Association is very involved in keeping the lake itself in wonderful condition for wildlife and the homeowners. Fabulous Memories of the people and the beauty of the Lake.... Read 8 reviews

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• Population 2,503

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  47 reviews

Current Resident: Tyrone is a cute town that houses a variety of many local businesses to occupy your time in. The quaint town also has a lot of greenery and open land which is great for people that love the outdoors or just want to take an afternoon stroll. Downtown Tyrone also has golf cart paths that connect to a larger town called Peachtree City. These paths provide an easy access to many other restaurants, stores, and amazing golf courses, all without needing a car! The only thing I would change about Tyrone is it houses many conservatives that voice their white supremacist ideals with large confederate flags and signs that read "All Lives Matter." I understand we all have a right to voice our opinion, but sometimes in this small town citizens let their opinions get in the way of being a respectful person.... Read 47 reviews

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• Population 7,615

• Suburb of Augusta, GA

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  175 reviews

Current Resident: We love living in Evans! The public schools are excellent, the neighborhoods and beautiful, and the people are so friendly. Our neighborhood borders the Savannah River which has tons of wildlife and is fun to kayak. So many excellent local restaurants and great clothing and home boutiques around the area. Love being two hours from the beach, mountains and big city offerings in Atlanta, Charleston or Charlotte. Great place to live!!... Read 175 reviews

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• Population 38,452

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  215 reviews

Current Resident: Duluth is a fantastic place to be, especially for Korean Americans. There is a very vibrant Korean community with great offering for people of all ages. John's Creek the next city over has great school systems. There are numerous well-established church communities for the religious members as well. There are so many amazing ethnic groceries and restaurants available, very accessible. For the young people, there is a very vibrant bar/ billiard/ lounge/ karaoke scenery as well. Duluth downtown also offers a quaint shopping and evening outing opportunities as well. People are friendly, service is great, and there are great dining experiences to be had as well. Duluth is also centrally located with relatively short commute to nearby cities as well, notably Decatur, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Lawrenceville, and Suwanee. Duluth is not overwhelmingly large, it is a safe city, and there are plenty of opportunities for everybody to explore and find exactly what they are looking for.... Read 215 reviews

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• Population 31,506

• Suburb of Athens, GA

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: This town is very unique. I have lived in Watkinsville for 13 years. I used to live in Athens but it became too busy with the University and the roads were not prepared for that so I moved to Watkinsville in 2010. I purchased a house in the Brookwood area and that was a very smart moved because they expanded the main artery to four lanes and built the new shopping center and health campus just one mile away from my home and I still feel like I’m in a country setting. The schools are rated excellent and although I’m retired there are still many great things to do here. I will be very sorry to leave this place and I hope that a young couple with children will enjoy Watkinsville as much as I have.... Read 26 reviews

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• Population 2,888

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  81 reviews

Current Resident: Peachtree Corners, GA, is a quaint little town. It is a peaceful suburb that is up and coming, for there has been plenty of new restaurants, shopping, and parks popping up around the city. For a city that is barely ten years old, it is very organized and it truly is a nice, family friendly community to live in. Between the Forum, the new Town Center, the new Town Park, and with Atlanta being 45 minutes away, there is truly a lot to do nearby. I truly wouldn't rather live anywhere else.... Read 81 reviews

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• Population 42,065

• Suburb of Augusta, GA

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  93 reviews

Current Resident: Martinez has great parks, great venues, fun events, and most of all wonderful people. It is a child friendly area, with a safe environment. Neighbors are kind to one another and helpful. There are lakes, streams, kayaking opportunities, and great outdoor recreation places. There are a variety of job opportunities, the housing is affordable, and the schools are top notch.... Read 93 reviews

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• Population 33,829

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  190 reviews

Current Resident: Buford has the best schools in the state of GA. They are a City school, with the amenities of a private school, with the academics of a college. Not only are the academics top notch, the athletics and arts are amazing. There is Main street, where you have the nightlife of downtown Atlanta, with restaurants, shops, bars, and greenspace for walking. Within few minutes drive, you have Lake Lanier and the Mall of Georgia. Even if my kids were not athletes, I would want them to go to Buford for the education!... Read 190 reviews

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• Population 16,811

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  30 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Senoia for three years now and I love it! It would be great if there were golf cart paths where I live but it's still totally worth it. Plus, there are golf cart paths downtown. Downtown Senoia is SO cute! There are plenty of restaurants and shops, even a little salon. I strongly recommend living in Senoia. (They filmed The Walking Dead here and give tours in town!)... Read 30 reviews

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• Population 4,862

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  78 reviews

Current Resident: However, Grayson, Georgia, is known for its friendly community, great schools, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors and residents often appreciate the small-town vibe and the abundance of outdoor activities available. As for changes, it would depend on individual preferences, but some may suggest improvements to the local infrastructure or more diverse dining and entertainment options.... Read 78 reviews

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• Population 4,478

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: It is a nice well kept neighborhood. The people that live here are friendly. Everyone who lives here keeps their yards clean .... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 15,784

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  18 reviews

Current Resident: As a single female I feel really safe living and being in Vinings, they do have a heavy police presence in Cobb but I actually appreciate it. The only thing to do in the area is the battery and the square. I think they should bring more restaurants, and events to the area.... Read 18 reviews

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• Population 12,793

• Suburb of Athens, GA

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: Nice small town good school. Good neighborhood the town has county gatherings and you can connect with people in your community. Good places to work and shop. The places are helpful... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 1,606

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: It's a pretty safe place with lots of resources and places to go. Druid hills is a community that includes both a census-designated place in unincorporated dekalb county, georgia, united states, as well as a neighborhood of the city of atlanta. the cdp's population was 14,568 at the 2010 census. the cdp formerly contained the main campus of emory university and the centers for disease control and prevention; they were annexed by atlanta in 2018. the atlanta-city section of druid hills is one of atlanta's most affluent neighborhoods with a mean household income in excess of $238,500.... Read 7 reviews

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• Population 8,611