Not a bad place to visit for a week, if you know people there. Some fun bars and good people – but you must be prepared to drink, because living in Atlanta is so depressing that everybody drowns their sorrows. Which is fine by me, being a borderline alcoholic, but was really unhealthy when I was living there. If you like insulation, lack of a vibrant, interconnected cultural life, etc., ATL is the place for you.

That said, there are fun things to do here and there, so you could easily pack them into a week and have a good time. Also, the food is really excellent. I specifically recommend buffalo wings at Taco Mac. Those, a pitcher of Newcastle, an NBA game on the TV: that’s where I found happiness in Atlanta.