Atlanta's cultural landscape is shifting—and not in a way that benefits its long-time residents. The rising popularity of the phrase “Stop moving to Atlanta” goes far beyond complaints about traffic; it reflects deep frustrations with gentrification, displacement, and eroding cultural identity.

This article unpacks the demographic shifts, increased cost of living, and over-policing that have disproportionately impacted Black communities in Atlanta. From iconic neighborhoods like Edgewood losing their vibrancy to the Beltline project pricing residents out of their homes, the city’s transformation is taking a toll. Even public resources, like MARTA, are neglected in favor of developments catering to wealthier newcomers.

Native Atlantans are calling for action and demanding that their voices be heard. Dive into the full story to understand why “enough is enough” and what’s at stake for the city’s future.