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VOTE: What is the best suburb in Atlanta?

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By Jen West
July 2, 2018

If a small town vibe within driving distance of the bustling city life is your speed, then you more than likely call a suburb of Atlanta home.

Explore»RELATED: Do you live in one of Georgia's 10 best suburbs?

This week’s Best of Atlanta poll wants to know which suburb has a special place in your heart.

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Or maybe you agree with the Huffington Post on this Atlanta suburb holding the "cool card."

What makes a suburb great? Take a look at some of these iconic landmarks, voted as the Best in Atlanta by our readers, which are inside and outside of the Perimeter.

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If you'd like to submit a write-in nominee for best suburb, please email your pick to stephanie.toone@ajc.com.

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