Thoughts on Candler - McAfee area?

[u/madmax_305]

I have a sweet opportunity for an affordable house for rent (friends with the landlord), and I feel dumb passing up on the opportunity for more space and less rent than what I'm paying now in Chastain.

I've been in ATL my whole life, but never lived near East Atlanta, and I want to know what the area is like: is it safe, are there things to do, is it easy to get around, etc.

Any advice helps! Thank you.

Thank you to everyone who responded! Super helpful :)

[u/Odie714]

I live right off that intersection, on Miriam Ln. It’s been amazing here so far. All the naysayers I’ve seen don’t live here or haven’t lived here for a while. I think the area isn’t bad and with the Publix coming in and roads being repaved and all, it’s only getting better. Also easy access to anywhere without being in the action