What is the best family friendly communitiy, to reside in, around Atlanta?|199135

My job will be in the downtown area and I am fully aware of the treacherous commute. What I am looking for, are details on decent school districts (I have children in grade school on up), and reasonable real estate prices (where will my money go the furthest). Any information on property taxes would be helpful. I am willing to commute 45 minutes outside the city if necessary. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Roswell or Johns creek. Both are low crime and close drive to downtown area. Should be no more than 30 minutes with bad traffic. The only down side is housing is really expensive. Roswell ranked 17th in the nation for safest city. Johns creek is a new city that was recently formed, but is the wealtiest city in the state.

go as far away from atlanta as possible

My sis lives in Sugar Hill and loves it. It is a very family friendly community with kids playing all over the neighbourhoods. The schools are pretty good. My nephew is reading on a 5th grade level in the second grade, which is definately helped by his teachers.

But the commute is BRUTAL!

My aunt has lived in alpharetta and canton and when i visit her there are many kids around to play with and . Im not sure about prices but i know that they are great areas right outside atlanta hope i could help

Decatur is about 15 minutes from downtown (30 in rush hour), it is a nice area inside the perimeter, with nice houses and a good school district (City schools of Decatur). It have a cute square with stores and restaurants around, also is connected by the train/subway to downtown.
Another option is Marietta in Cobb county, in the north west part of Atlanta, just 30-40 minutes from downtown. I hear that the school system is one of the best, specially in East Cobb.
Check www.ajc.com for more information.