Ever wonder how to behave while hanging out in Downtown Atlanta? While I know that most of the five million residents of metro area spend very little time downtown, I would not be Atlanta’s most popular real estate blogger if I didn’t share the helpful set of safety tips published by Central Atlanta Progress. The next time you’re thinking about heading to Trader Vic’s to enjoy a Mai Tai, or considering a field trip to Centennial Olympic Park for a splash about in the Fountain of Rings, make sure you consult this list!
- Stay alert and mindful of your surroundings
- Project a confident image; walk with a purpose
- Stick to well-lit, busy areas
- Don’t leave valuables- especially electronics – in open view on your dashboard or seats
- Remove convention badges while in public
- Do not engage with or give money to aggressive panhandlers
- Report suspicious behavior to the police or a Downtown Ambassador
- Utilize the wayfinding signs and maps posted throughout Downtown
Edit/Image Credit: Central Atlanta Progress
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