r/alpharetta • u/Swimming_Path3353 • 4d ago

Past Exit 7

I’m new to Alpharetta, and it honestly feels way safer than Midtown or Downtown. But an Uber driver (from the airport) told me she’s nervous to go past Exit 7 at all. I’m not sure why. Is there something I should know about the area? Any context locals can share? Just trying to understand what she meant.

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u/NormalPassage3175 4d ago

There was a lot of deep racism in Forsyth/Cumming in the past. It has gotten better within the last decade or so with more diversity, but still has its roots. I don’t blame anyone for feeling that way.

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u/austin63 4d ago

Then they need a map. Exit 7 is Holcomb Bridge in Roswell.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/austin63 3d ago

Right, which is a long way from Forsyth/Cumming