re: Anybody know anything about Dacula, GA?

Forsyth's schools are some of the top in the state

And Forsyth county is rated in the top 25 richest counties in the nation

Last time I checked it was 18

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Marietta and Alpharetta are basically interchangeable. .



I don't know if I'd say that. Both good places though.

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Agree.

I grew up in Marietta/East Cobb and it's a great place to raise kids. I'd suggest this area over Alpharetta because the only way to get to Alpharetta is up, or down 400, depending on morning vs evening, and that's a complete shitshow during rush hour going with traffic. Most of the top end of 285 is bad during rush hour, but at least with East Cobb, you've got the option to get to 75, 400 and 285 relatively easy, as opposed to just being stuck with 400.

Marietta is getting better with things to do - i.e. food/drink, but it's still the burbs, so you're going to mostly have chains. Not sure if that matters or not. That goes for pretty much everything not in town. I'm in Decatur and don't plan on leaving for a long time. It's a much higher cost of living, but it's worth it to me.

The drive from Alpharetta to the perimeter at 8 am during the week during school takes like 30 minutes tops. Getting from Marietta to the perimeter has got to be hellacious and anytime I can avoid 285 I do.

Perimeter and Dacula are two different areas and many miles apart. I live in Johns Creek. Public schools are really good, local traffic is meh. When I go to Midtown, I much prefer taking 85 over 400. I find 85 is a breeze in the morning from 285 on down. 85 above 285 is always a mess.

Unless you're looking for open land, I wouldn't go all the way out to Dacula. Plenty of reasonably priced places much, much closer in.

Why don't you consider renting an apartment (pretty much anywhere north of the loop) for the first six months? It'll give you ample time to actually go visit all these places, experience each one's traffic, and make a more informed decision.