Atlanta Georgia Street Tour

[@soccerchic14816]

I miss Atlanta:( I went there to help homeless people and children, along with distribute food and work at soup kitchens. Atlanta really changed my outlook of the world. So many wonderful people in a city some people would say to be awful. I'm aware of the fact that there aren't wonderful people there too, but Atlanta really did touch my heart. :)

[@boaz12d8]

Lol I love your comments about the drivers in Atlantic Station Freewayjim. There is no place else on earth like AtlantaThanks for showing positive highlights of our wonderful city!

[@carriekay5987]

Love the music! This video may be a decade old (it just showed up on my YT feed) but I still enjoyed it. I love Atlanta, although the summers can really get humid!

[@iamme50]

I watched this video a decade ago! I always watch your Atlanta videos when I move away from Atlanta. I always get home sick. Once again, I moved away from Atlanta and I’m going to be moving back, hopefully this year. The jazz music is awesome, too.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@bradman36]

Wow! Very nice....Being from ATL and gone for 5 years you brought back memories. Nice music and tone.

[@Luvforoneanother]

Very nice! I like your updated complimentary video to this one as well. In general your videos are great and informative. Thanks for taking the time to do them.

[@1939Richard]

I don't know how many times I visited Atlanta on business during my working years 1963-1993, over 100 I'm sure. More often than not I drove there from Jacksonville. It was fun to roar around the city, get lost and find my way back. I don't get to do it anymore, except through your wonderful videos. Thanks.

[@geraldd4]

These videos are so cool to me. I love photography so I like to go to big cities to take pictures of there skylines and to me Atlanta has the most spread out. I love it though because it can look so small but yet its actually really large. I love this city just not the traffic. I'm from the Columbus, Ga area and I get nervous driving around up there. Thanks for making all these I might be moving to the Atlanta area soon.

[@goshadowkenny]

I'm glad I watched this video. I'm heading to Atlanta in just under a month and I was pretty nervous as I've never been that far south, or that far east before. I've got about 2 days to spend alone wandering around the streets there before meeting up with a friend for the remainder of the trip and this was a great preview. Reminds me of home! One thing I noticed tho. Where are all the pedestrians?!

[@expresswayjess]

This is one of my favorite videos, looks like Atlanta is a beautiful city like the music too. Thumbs up.

[@atlalston]

Great video. I'm originally from Atlanta and I even have this jazz album! Good job Freewayjim. Love the video and the music.

[@wisestfoolalive]

Nice video Jim. I stay near Georgia Tech in midtown and this place never gets old. ATL!!

[@kishasol]

this is such a soothing video! driving in atl can be annoying and nerve-wracking, but seeing the city through your windshield with this music playing, just made me appreciate it much more, thanks!

[@Luvforoneanother]

Once again, Great video Freewayjim! I love Atlanta.

love it !! James, your videos are wonderful!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@memeexclusive]

WOW, thanks for the post, lived down there from 1985-1992, so this was a literal 20 year catch-up!

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, glad you enjoy it. The song is "Red Sky" by the Pat Metheny Group, the song info is on the center right just under the video screen.

[@localdriver]

Thanks for the ride! So totally different from European cities, like Bristol in England, for example, with our narrower streets, lots of twists and turns, historic buildings, more of a cosy intimacy, and buzzing with life.

[@th3azscorpio]

Thanks for the video. Atlanta is really nice, and seems rather charming. It's on my places to visit, so I can't wait to check it out. Also nice choice in soundtrack. Really enhances the experience. Pat Metheny Group is one of my favorite bands.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, that's an old video, that area has grown since and is still growing.

[@redmud]

this is awesome! as someone considering moving there, this is really great to get an idea of what the city looks like. thanks a bunch!

[@slimbaby4285]

Did you ever move here? lol

[@ncatstate]

This was really cool. I'm usually so focused on traffic when I drive through this area that I never really get to look around and enjoy the sights. Thanks!

[@whpw]

Excellent video,some of my happiest times were in Atlanta and I may move there !

[@Freewayjim]

What is your experience here? I've lived in Metro Atlanta for 35 years, it is different than the older northern cities, the downtown area seen in this video is not really a destination other than the M-F work week, It is very busy then but it is not really a tourist area. The Midtown area (2:00 to 4:30 usually is a busy place) again there is NOTHING going on during a New Year's day afternoon. Go 5-8 miles north to Buckhead and it is very active, as is the area near CNN Center & Centennial Park.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, GT is a couple miles to the right across I-75/85, not really akin for a good street tour but it is considered one of the nicer inner city campuses. Atlanta is is not SoCal but mountains are less than 2 hours to the north and the Atlantic is a 4-5 hour ride to the SE and the Gulf is 4-5 hours to the south...just depends what you value the most.

[@Freewayjim]

You obviously did not read the description at the top. I shot this on New Year's day in the afternoon, other wise this area is VERY busy, Geez.

[@Freewayjim]

@JonasE1969 -No, it's just a decorative structure I think, never got out to see if there is any info on it but it was built when that development was put together in the early 2000's.

[@Freewayjim]

@Depotmaster It was filmed New Year's Day 2008, which is why the streets are not crowed.

[@Freewayjim]

You are welcome! I'm glad my video was able to bring back some fond memories for you, thank you for the comment.

[@vickielynne9493]

thanks for the ride :) love Hotlanta always

[@maureenjohnson5151]

Yeah. Going for a drive is fun!👍🏾

[@Freewayjim]

@frogeyeful "Red Sky" By the Pat Metheny Group, it was noted in the closing credits.

[@Freewayjim]

It was New Year's Day and the Bulldogs were on at the time, good enough reason?

[@kkevinparkk]

I'll be graduating this year and I was considering applying to Georgia Institute of Technology since they are very well recognized in engineering. Coming from Southern California near the beach, I don't think I can live here for the next 4 years, possibly other states too. It would have been great if you drove by that college, but otherwise a great tour, much appreciated!

[@vbdenny]

Last time I was In Atlanta, a big tornado has torn up the downtown area. Great video Jim.

[@Freewayjim]

@thejyp No, but I might make one eventually. There is an HD version of Peachtree Street heading north in my catalog.

[@Freewayjim]

@atreusK Dude, you can turn right on red in GA unless there is sign stating otherwise.

[@wc64129]

It's really a good vedio. And it make me think the good memory when I traveled there. Eespecially when I see some view I ever stayed you also recorded. I really like this vedio and music. Thank you so much to record that.

[@spidavenom4]

Is there a lot of traffic in ATL? I'm movin from LA and I dont wanna move to a city that has half as bad traffic as LA does

[@Freewayjim]

@Luvforoneanother Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@Freewayjim]

@JonasE1969 No, only when it's raining. I shot this on New Year's day 2009, which is why it's not that busy, it's not sleepy at all under normal circumstances.

[@Freewayjim]

@gaae2000 Lakes, golf courses, rivers, mountains, ATL is only a 4-5 drive to the Atlantic Ocean. You really don't even think about being inland vs the coast and I'm a native of NH.

[@Freewayjim]

@thereallifez Depends where you are from and what you are looking to do?

[@gaae2000]

Question, I always lived by the sea, what is it, whats the feeling living inland?. What do u do during the summers?..lakes...

[@Freewayjim]

@indianastan Thanks, glad you enjoy the videos. I've lived in ATL since 1977 and have seen most every city east of the Miss, ATL definitely has it's bad pockets but is not unsafe in general areas "on the beaten path" IMO.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@quatlen]

Just a few blocks to the right at 3:22 is that considered East Atlanta?

[@MarlaPoirier]

Nicely executed video. You drive assertively. (That's a compliment) Looking forward to being there in around 10 months.

[@ocariocao]

I have lived in Atlanta for 4 wonderful years and even though I'm a Brazilian Canadian, I consider Atlanta my hometown. I used to drive these streets listening to 107.5 FM... by the way, could you please let me know the name of this cool song? Thank you for posting this video.

[@rhapsodier78]

Oh my gosh! I got dizzy to watch this in fast motion hehe... but great video tour! I've always wanted to visit the south part of USA and Atlanta is in my list. Thanks for the video ;)

[@Freewayjim]

No, I started just west of Atlantic Station heading east, I don't really go near Buckhead in this video.

[@Freewayjim]

I'm driving 25-35 MPH and the video is only sped up 2x. I'm going slow so the viewers can see things along the way. I'll do GA-13 some day and yes I plan on doing some more Downtown tours in the future as well.

[@Freewayjim]

@ItzDantii The video is sped up 2-3 times normal speed.

[@jdprotectu]

great vid, where can i find that record thats playing, thanks

[@Saebylla]

Was that a yellow fire hydrant in the middle of the street?

[@rokondex]

I love it here you can get that big city feeling and a couple of minutes out you can experience small town life it's awesome

[@IsaacDavisJunior]

Awe, love the video..you show how cool Atlanta, Georgia is...

[@YouTube_Daniel_]

hi im going to atlanta in 2 weeks what can you tell me of the weather there at this time. thanks

[@Sweet-T89]

Thank you for this vid! I'm hoping to move to Atlanta soon after I graduate college next year. *fingers crossed*

[@JJSMACKS]

Atlanta's red lights are such a pain aren't they? This was an awesome video!

[@rezhear]

I'm considering living in atlanta for college, so this was great to see- thanks!

[@MrWill1985]

Id like to eventually move to either ATL or Charlotte NC to get away from the Northeast. Especially Baltimore. How is Atlanta and would it be a good place to live?

[@acdude5266]

Used to go down Roswell Road in Sandy Springs / Dunwoody to Peachtree in Buckhead to Georgia State U in the 90s. Beautiful city. And would listen to Smooth Jazz and R&B on the way and back. Red Sky, Pat Metheny Group, from We Live Here CD. Heard Buckhead is very different.

[@FamousKnowbody28]

@CantTouchUs300 That's wats up, what park of Atlanta is Clark A&T in?

[@Freewayjim]

@DillonStanfordTV I've lived here since 1977 (I was 12) so I think it's a good place to live and raise a family but not knowing your situation it's impossible for me to say if it's right for you. But yes the cost of living on Atlanta is probably the most economical of any eastern city, just keep in mind that the closer to the city you live, the more expensive everything is, and the farther out you go the more traffic you have to deal with. It's a trade-off.

[@Freewayjim]

"Red Sky" by The Pat Metheny Group (It's in the closing credits)

[@dontrell1986]

moving to ATL in mid OCTOBER, to start my acting/singing career! can yall please recommend some next apartments or condos.. ASAP!

[@Freewayjim]

@mrsid45 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Freewayjim]

@Winfried38 This was shot on a New Year's Day, not a typical day in Atlanta, had I shot it on anormal day the traffic would have been bad, which is why I chose a slow traffic day to film this. I did not realize I needed a disclaimer.

[@property007]

Hi, is there any official website that I can check the business registration info and paid up capital for company in Michigan ?

[@CHRISBROWNSLADY]

really like could you tell me the cost of living there since i've heard it was a lot

[@thereallifez]

@Freewayjim i am deciding to go down there would you recommend it

[@Freewayjim]

@wc64129 Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@Lakeplanner]

I'm a native of Atlanta, though I currently reside in Florida. Also, I'm a professional urban planner. While the city of Atlanta has made great strides in recent years in respect to form based coding and infill development, it is very much a work in progress. Mass transit is limited in the city, and thus you'll likely need a car for almost all of your daily needs, especially if you choose to reside in Dunwoody, which is a low density, car dependent area located in the northern suburbs.

[@goshadowkenny]

Just an update. I arrived in town yesterday, staying at the Baymont. Weather is wonderful (it's 1 to -5 Celsius back home) and I'm a little surprised at how friendly people are. Coming from a Canadian, that's saying something! Still barely any pedestrians on the streets, so I don't have to watch where I'm going. I LOVE IT.

[@Freewayjim]

@adfox1nf Keep in mind that sped up video makes it look more impatient than it really was. Check out the new 2011 Tour in HD.

[@Freewayjim]

@babamnky Thank, I did not go to those areas, videos can only be so long.

[@mauricecarter5831]

i love the ATL !! my favoroite 2 cities ATL and Manhattan Awesome !!

[@Freewayjim]

@MrWill1985 I'm originally from NH and have lived in Atlanta since 1977, I like it very much and recommend it as a place to live. The cost of living here is far more reasonable than what you find in the northeast. Charlotte is also a nice city.

[@darkalligator]

im thinking about moving to atlanta. is it a good place to live? i was living in houston, is a good city, its cheap and people is decent, but i have been robered 3 times one in front of my house. the three robers were to my car, the first time they stole my ipod, my car stereo and my gps. the second time they jsut dont open my car, they just brake a glass to get in. and the third time it was my fault to left my car unlocked. but many friends suffered robers in houston , also my sister.

[@Freewayjim]

@kattychattyful No, the Mason Dixon line is south of PA & Delaware.

[@JonasE1969]

Is it compulsary to use headlights during daytime? What strikes me is that I see few pedestrians, taxicabs, buses, bikes, mopeds, bicycles, no trams, big rigs or trucks and this is downtown !? maybe this is made on a Sunday morning? Compared to Manhattan, Atlanta downtown seems to be very sleepy. but I like the clip. I'm a roadgeek myself.

[@CHRISBROWNSLADY]

how far is marietta from atlanta... i have no idea since i live in florida

[@dealwithitxoxo]

@Freewayjim haha. oKay wait one more question..is it nice there...Is everywhere like rich and famous?

[@Canesfan1997]

Interesting. You can still see the damage on the Westin from a couple of years ago. Also, it sucks that Atlanta has lost the Thrashers. I'm from Georgia (I live in Raleigh) and I always rooted in secret for my home state hockey team.

[@Freewayjim]

@akwroclaw 1) The video is sped up about 2.5x 2) I filmed this on New Year's Day 2009, not a typical traffic day.

[@Freewayjim]

Uh yeah you do. There are good sized skyscrapers in Charlotte & Miami and Nashville has a very nice looking skyline too. Metro Atlanta is the 8th largest metropolitan area in the USA at 5.6 Million, Maybe you should get out a little more.

[@Freewayjim]

OK, this seems to be a bone of contention. The reason you don't see more people and cars is because this was filmed mid-afternoon on New Year's Day 2008, obviously NOT a normal day for traffic.

[@Freewayjim]

@geraldd4 You're welcome! Atlanta actually has three skylines; Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead.

[@QClubs]

Nice tour! And every light you came to didn't last long either. Thanks!

[@Sasukemutsashi]

In what month was this video filmed?

[@Freewayjim]

@lovemachingon: That's because it was filmed around Noon on New Year's day.

[@Freewayjim]

I completely agree with everything you said except this. There is NOTHING "hard" whatsoever about living in Atlanta if you are straight and looking to settle down.

[@Freewayjim]

No prob, plus keep in mind, the video is sped up over 2x, so things look worse than they really were with regards to driving.

[@iJarritos]

That side thing to the right at 1:20 fell on top of some cars a week ago

[@DreamMaker_970]

Yeah this had to be a hoilday when this was filmed. I've lived in Atlanta my entire life (33yrs) and the traffic is ridiculous every place you guy there are hundreds of people. I wish Atlanta was as empty as this video shows!

[@Freewayjim]

I just did (in HD) filmed it Friday, uploaded Sunday but it's heading the opposite direction that this one.

[@boonietoots]

Awesome video, really made me want to cruise around the A. Actually am trying to move back there at some point.

[@Freewayjim]

I-285 is more commonly referred to as "The Perimeter"

[@Freewayjim]

@MissFabHelen Atlanta is a VERY nice and affordable city to live in. There are good and bad parts of it as with any big city. There are lots of rich and famous people here because it's such a nice place to live, many choose to buy a home here.

[@strobaholic]

Has this footage been sped up, or these drivers are worse than NYC drivers?

[@Freewayjim]

@TruheadzaNo I've had to say this dozens of times within these comments, I filmed this on a New Year's Day in the mid-afternoon, I shot it on a non-workday on purpose so I would have less traffic to deal with, Atlanta is NOT a ghost town.