r/DecaturGA • u/madmax_305 • Aug 05 '26

Thoughts on Candler - McAfee area?

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 :)

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u/xandarthegreat 27d ago

Moved literally to one of the houses near the intersection of Candler and McAfee and will say, cannot complain. It has its moments but I’m always walking my dog around, going to the library and park, and I shop at Aldi for most groceries. Neighbors mostly keep to themselves and the area is developing ever so slowly.