13 Things You Quickly Learn When You Move To Georgia

Moving to Georgia can mean a lot of things for a lot of different people. Whether your aim is to be closer to family, moving for work, or moving back home after a go elsewhere in the country, Georgia is a phenomenal place to live. However, there may be a few lessons to learn, which if you aren’t already aware, you will be soon enough. Here are 13 things you quickly learn when you move to Georgia.

1. People you don’t know will say hello to you and it’s impolite not to say hello back.

2. Georgians are fiercely proud of their state history, so you better bone up fast.

3. If you aren’t fond of home cooking, you better learn to love it.

4. Traffic is no joke, unless of course you’re laughing about it AFTER the fact. Otherwise, it’s not funny.

5. Sometimes the only way to cool off during the summer is to jump in a river.

6. You will always have a Chick-Fil-A or Waffle House right around the corner.

7. It’s not always about the big cities.

8. Our barbecue sauce is different from the rest.

9. Saying "ya’ll" doesn’t equate to a lack of intelligence—it’s friendly.

10. Familiarizing yourself with all the Peachtree Streets can certainly help in the long run.

11. Wearing shorts while there is still snow on the ground isn’t totally abnormal.

13. It’s called humidity. It’s real life. We won’t judge you if you shave your head.

Are you originally from Georgia? If not, feel free to share with everyone some of the things you first learned when you moved here! We’d love to hear from you. Otherwise, if you’re digging the Georgia pride, then check out 12 Things Georgians Do That Seem Insane To Everyone Else.

Marisa Roman

A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.