Love the story - Detroit of the South

[Ame®icano]

As a result of the unsavory politics in urban Atlanta, northern suburban communities acted to distance themselves. Beginning in 2005, many communities began the process of incorporating into cities.

Thus far, Milton, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Chattahoochee Hills and Johns Creek have done so.

These cities, after breaking away politically from urban Atlanta, have become so successful that a libertarian think tank, the Reason Foundation, has featured Sandy Springs as a model of effective government. The Economist has also applauded the northern Atlanta cities for solving the problem of unfunded government pension liability and avoiding the bankruptcy that looms over some urban areas. The new cities may soon be able to create their own school districts, which would free them even further from the issues besetting Atlanta.

Suburbs secede from Atlanta

 

[wavingrl]

As a result of the unsavory politics in urban Atlanta, northern suburban communities acted to distance themselves. Beginning in 2005, many communities began the process of incorporating into cities.

Thus far, Milton, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Chattahoochee Hills and Johns Creek have done so.

These cities, after breaking away politically from urban Atlanta, have become so successful that a libertarian think tank, the Reason Foundation, has featured Sandy Springs as a model of effective government. The Economist has also applauded the northern Atlanta cities for solving the problem of unfunded government pension liability and avoiding the bankruptcy that looms over some urban areas. The new cities may soon be able to create their own school districts, which would free them even further from the issues besetting Atlanta.

Suburbs secede from Atlanta

‘Super-white majority’ cities

Sandy Springs should be able to achieve any goal it sets for itself. A very affluent and well educated community.


As a result of the unsavory politics in urban Atlanta, northern suburban communities acted to distance themselves. Beginning in 2005, many communities began the process of incorporating into cities.



These cities, after breaking away politically from urban Atlanta, have become so successful that a libertarian think tank, the Reason Foundation, has featured Sandy Springs as a model of effective government. The Economist has also applauded the northern Atlanta cities for solving the problem of unfunded government pension liability and avoiding the bankruptcy that looms over some urban areas. The new cities may soon be able to create their own school districts, which would free them even further from the issues besetting Atlanta.
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I live in an area that is affected by this. Efforts to form a new city/cities are currently under discussion. It seems too complicated and perhaps not the best solution but clearly some sort of revisions are needed.

jmo--'Detroit of the South' is not accurate.

One thing that is going on in Atlanta is the Beltline Project. To give some idea how preposterous many of the ideas in this article are.


http://beltline.org/
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I believe this is a blatant error. DeKalb County has issues with the BOE/fiscal mismanagement--a huge mess. Atlanta Public Schools had the cheating scandal. DeKalb was not found to have problems with cheating.


http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/story/2011-10-13/atlanta-school-cheating/50756370/1

So take the article fwiw--maybe not much?

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DeKalb County contributed to what the New York Times called “the biggest standardized test cheating scandal in the country’s history” in 2011.

Now, the county is faced with losing its regional accreditation. Losing regional accreditation is, by any objective measure, a devastating indictment of a school board, with severe consequences for students and families within the district.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/03/suburbs-secede-from-atlanta/#DxZfKOaoFqKzwcQd.99

 

[Ame®icano]

Yeah, it seems someone has problem with "super-white majority" cities.
Coming from Atlanta that is "black-majority" city, what exactly is the real problem here?

 

[wavingrl]

Yeah, it seems someone has problem with "super-white majority" cities.
Coming from Atlanta that is "black-majority" city, what exactly is the real problem here?

I have heard theories on all of this but cannot explain it well myself.

Fulton County, where Sandy Springs is located is a very big county.

http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail-pf.php?n=143906

 

[blastoff]

I'll put Detroit's black political crooks and thugs up against Atlanta's any day. This is Michigan, son, where the unions taught 'em how to do such stuff.

 

[Katzndogz]

Atlanta is about to join Chicago, Detroit and Philadelphia in the sewer.

 

[wavingrl]

Atlanta is about to join Chicago, Detroit and Philadelphia in the sewer.

Actually, that is far from the truth.

http://www.livable.org/livability-resources/best-practices/238

http://www.decaturga.com/

If I 'hear' anything from say CNN --I'll be the first to make a post.

This seems to be a period of 'redefinition'.

The corruption of the past was certainly memorable.
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if it is of interest to you--'what is going on' in the ATL

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/atlantas-aging-assets-underground-civic-center-cyc/nT7X7/

 

[ShootSpeeders]

Southern whites know that once a city goes black it never goes back - to being a functioning city.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Didn't Atlanta almost elect a Republican mayor last time?

 

[ShootSpeeders]

Only whites produce the scientists and businessmen needed to run a modern city. Negros and hispos take you back to the stone age.

 

[wavingrl]

Southern whites know that once a city goes black it never goes back - to being a functioning city.

Why would you say something like this?

scratching my head--I suppose 'white flight' began from the actual city limits back in the 60's.

The revitalization of the intown area has been going on for several decades

http://www.intownelite.com/neighborhoods/intown-atlanta-real-estate/


Intown Atlanta real estate is brimming with character. In these diverse neighborhoods you’ll find that virtually no two houses are the same. You’ll see beautifully-restored Victorian and Tudor Revivals, traditional Georgians and charming Craftsman Bungalows throughout the area. Juxtaposed to to all this history, you’ll also find stunning examples of contemporary architecture.

http://inmanpark.org/

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Kasim Reed became the mayor 3 years ago and most people feel he is effective. I assume he is a Democrat --there were rumors that the POTUS was considering him for a position--apparently not at this time.

http://kasimreed.com/2013/02/14/choose-the-future-mayor-reeds-2013-state-of-the-city-address/

There are parts of the city that are rough--very rough. Gangs, drugs--every sort of problem. Crime stats dropped a little bit so I assume efforts are being made.

I posted on a relocation board and there were some interesting discussions of the pros and cons of the ITP/inside the perimeter area. I live in an intown suburb and can't really summarize all that may or may not be going on in the city proper. Many young professionals live and love the intown area. It is diverse and there is a good ambience.

The majority of the posters on the relocation forum's thread thought the article had little merit and the thread was closed.

A google search reveals that stormfront features this article if that makes any difference to you.

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http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/taking-small-steps-to-change-a-community/nWgNz/

 

[Unkotare]

Only whites produce the scientists and businessmen needed to run a modern city. .

Which one are you? What modern city do YOU run, you ******* loser? How come you still haven't told us about your advanced degree in Science and/or Engineering?