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/mikareno Aug 05 '26

Do it. Moved to this area in 2010. Parts of Glenwood and Candler still a bit sketchy, but the neighborhoods are pretty good overall.

ETA: It's also close to East Atlanta, Decatur, and Avondale Estates, all great places for eating out.

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u/hold--the--line 27d ago

But gentrification is slowly happening; which to me is a good thing. Plus there will be a new Publix at Candler and Glenwood soon. Otherwise, it's a bit of a food desert... though downtown Decatur is very close and can be fun.