Hey everyone! I just moved to Atlanta a few weeks ago, and I'm still getting to know the city. For those of you who moved here from other places, how do you usually meet new people? I'm not really looking for anything specific, just trying to build a new social circle. What tips or favorite spots would you recommend?

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You should start with things you enjoy. I recommend Meetup or similar to browse the area for events that seem interesting to you. You’ll meet people there as part of a hobby which is a great start for getting to know others.

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I second the Meetup app/site for interests. I met different people for hiking, book club, almost anything. Also think about civic or professional organizations.

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I’m a homebody but I’ve made a great circle of friends through work surprisingly which also helped me with networking and meeting even more people. Beyond that, just go places you enjoy and have fun on your own. I’ve met people at concerts, festivals, etc.

Welcome to Atlanta!

I’ve made friends through work, church, and group based activities that I do during the week (yoga classes, tumbling classes, etc).

Another recommendation, depending on where you went to school there might be a local be alumni chapter?

When I moved here, I joined classes (e.g., dance, workout) that I always put off and found a community there.

Dating is definitely how a lot of ppl build social circles. Wanna grab a drink? :)

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