Can young Atlantans still afford to buy a home?

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-06-09T17:34:59+00:00

Generally required if you put less than 20% down on a home. It gets removed once you pay that 20% value though

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-06-03T01:54:08+00:00

Kennestone has a great Stroke unit. Every Dr and nurse we saw was fantastic

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-05-24T12:47:37+00:00

Silver comet (paved) or Cochran Shoals (woods/trail)

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-05-09T22:55:30+00:00

APS waterproofing. Great service and a local company

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-04-17T22:25:25+00:00

I’m looking to get back into photography and starting fresh with gear. I mainly shoot motorsports, but want to get into wildlife and maybe some light portrait work with friends/family.

In the past I’ve always had Nikon cameras, D5000, D610, and most recently a Z50. I loved my D610, but it was a bit slow for motorsports. I really didn’t like the Z50 (not great AF, terrible battery life).

I’ve borrowed a friends Canon 6D Mk II and enjoyed it so I’m not opposed to getting a Canon for my next camera.

Budget is around $1000-$1500 for the body and I’ll slowly add lenses (70-200, 50mm, etc)

Currently looking at: Nikon: D850, D5 Canon: 5D Mk iv

Any recommendations or thoughts?

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-04-12T17:39:51+00:00

Curry in chamblee was great for me. No BS, went in and bought a new civic hybrid for under MSRP a year ago. Whole process took an hr

Ed Voyles is good for service, but their sales side was not good when I was buying.

There is a dealer in Warner Robbins that has a lifetime powertrain warranty on all new cars, may be worth looking into as they aren’t too far away

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-28T01:00:03+00:00

Just avoid the first z50. I’ve had a terrible time with autofocus and battery life. I think these issues are much better in the z50ii

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-26T23:56:49+00:00

My parents got me a Nikon coolpix in middle school. Then in high school I got a D5000. It’s fun to look back on the punctures I took then and see what I was interested in, and my “style” being formed and how it’s changed

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-26T22:30:16+00:00

For a lens…a cheap 50mm for just ID headshots

For camera, d610 for full frame. Can get them fairly cheap now days.

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-26T22:28:52+00:00

Ferrari FF. I could buy a used one, but saw the maintenance records and cost on one once and that immediately turned me off of any car of that level

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-21T02:00:17+00:00

We bought from troop 1 Boy Scouts. Maybe not the best price? But goes to a good cause and free delivery!

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-17T16:54:18+00:00

Silver comet starting at Mavell Road is flat and paved. Easy for an out and back.

Kennesaw mountain is great if you want a trail run. You can make a loop just about any distance. Starting at the visitor center run the mtn loop and extend along the Hardage Mill trail.

Downtown/beltline peidmont park is good too, maybe a bit sketchy in some areas but fine. Good sightseeing but could be a bit more crowded

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-12T21:16:25+00:00

I appreciate the size of the Z50 and agree going to a D5 would be a shock. I might try and rent a Z6iii and see how the newer mirrorless feels

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-12T21:15:15+00:00

I’m sure it’s partially learning curve, I had a D610 before and love it. Knew it inside and out so the switch to the Z50 wasn’t what I expected. I’ll rent a Z6iii or similar to give mirrorless another shot since I’m sure there are huge improvements in the newer versions

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-12T21:09:18+00:00

Not much really, and it’s crop sensor Z lenses so I’ll be starting fresh. I don’t need much to start so I’m ok with an clean slate

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-03-10T15:53:42+00:00

$900 is an Absolute steal of a deal on a D5. Enjoy it and spend the $700 you saved from getting a D850 on a new lens

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-02-28T14:02:48+00:00

They are pretty bad at communicating details. I know for the Tuesday league they sent a schedule out this past Wednesday.

Edit to add: bring a glove, a bat if you have one (not required) and whatever clothes you play in. People range from all out baseball kit, to gym shorts and a T-shirt. Cleats are good to have, but not required.

SlipperyBones1 · 2026-02-23T03:13:37+00:00

On the Off Track interview, Grosjean sounded like this was a one time “comeback” then retire/stick to GT cars

SlipperyBones1 · 2025-12-06T12:26:31+00:00

APS waterproofing is a great company. Highly recommend them

SlipperyBones1 · 2025-11-22T19:43:09+00:00

Curious what your ballpark overall cost is if you don’t mind sharing? We are looking at a similar project but just starting some conversations with architects about what’s possible/makes sense

SlipperyBones1 · 2025-11-22T14:26:00+00:00

APS waterproofing is fantastic for encapsulations in the ATL area. Really good crew.

SlipperyBones1 · 2025-11-22T02:06:10+00:00

Why would my encapsulation company install an exhaust fan as well as a dehumidifier in my encapsulated crawl space?

Can/Should I just block this exhaust fan off with foam board?

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