The Metro

[BryCola]

ATL is Atlanta's airport code

Yes it is...and that's exactly what the previous poster said.

[SpartanTS]

Yes it is...and that's exactly what the previous poster said.

Yeah I see that now. I half read that post

[krazeeboi]

Greenville's unofficial name is "THE G-SPOT"....

"Hey this is Alotta Vagina here with your morning traffic report. Traffic is all clear in the G-Spot this morning, although it's a little wet"

OK, that's it; fork over all of your Austin Powers DVDs.

[Spartan]

Greenville's unofficial name is "THE G-SPOT"....

I'm pretty sure thats a bar in Greenville....

[goodbye]

It is called "The Gathering Spot" and is located at Piazza Bergamo. Some people call it "The G-Spot," but I've never heard the city refered to by that name.

[goodbye]

I suppose Greenville could be called the "Capital City of Green," but that sounds similar to "The Emerald City," which is Greenwood. Either way, Greenville is often noted for its undeniably GREEN downtown.

[krazeeboi]

I associate "The Emerald City" with Seattle. I hear it's very fitting for them.

[Greenville]

I am from Greenville, and have never heard Columbia referred to as "the metro." I have only heard "Capital City," "Cola," and "armpit of the south."

I have never heard Greenville referred to as the "G-spot." I have definitely heard it called "G-vegas" as well as "G-ville." And as far as airport codes go, the upstate metro is definitely called GSP quite frequently.

[803metlife]

I guess it depends on where your at.I have seen on different web sites columbia's nick name being referred to as The Metro. It was definitely a local thing that kept buzzing.

[TheCarolinaKing]

I am from Greenville, and have never heard Columbia referred to as "the metro." I have only heard "Capital City," "Cola," and "armpit of the south."

I have never heard Greenville referred to as the "G-spot." I have definitely heard it called "G-vegas" as well as "G-ville." And as far as airport codes go, the upstate metro is definitely called GSP quite frequently.

"Armpit of the south?"

[goodbye]

I've heard that as well, but I don't like it at all. The new development taking place in the city center has completely changed my former perception of the area. Things are definitely looking good these days and I would call several other Southern cities that name before calling Columbia that.

[krazeeboi]

As I've heard it explained, that designation comes from the fact that it can get pretty hot and humid in Columbia. But still, that designation doesn't convey THAT thought, it conveys the image of a backwoods, unprogressive place intent on going nowhere and doing nothing--something that Columbia has more recently been intent on proving that it absolutely is NOT.

[Spartan]

The only major charcter flaw with Columbia is that it is so ungodly HOT in the summer. Its something you learn to live with anywhere in the South though... but I would not call it the armpit of the south. That is definately Gastonia, NC.

[krazeeboi]

I would not call it the armpit of the south. That is definately Gastonia, NC.

[goodbye]

The only major charcter flaw with Columbia is that it is so ungodly HOT in the summer. Its something you learn to live with anywhere in the South though... but I would not call it the armpit of the south. That is definately Gastonia, NC.

I was thinking perhaps Macon, GA?

[krazeeboi]

Hmmmm, I've not been to Macon, but I have seen a few pics of the place; it really doesn't look that bad. But I guess you can make any place look good if you try hard enough.

[Spartan]

Macon is alright. Its a little slow on the uptake with the urban renaissance that seems to be happening everywhere else. It has a corrupt government from what I understand.

It has nothing on Gastonia though.

[waccamatt]

Macon is alright. Its a little slow on the uptake with the urban renaissance that seems to be happening everywhere else. It has a corrupt government from what I understand.

It has nothing on Gastonia though.

Other than the Masters, Disgusta, Ga. doesn't have a whole lot going for it.

[krazeeboi]

Augusta's biggest hang-up is the corrupt local government. Besides the Masters, Augusta has a few things working in its favor, such as the Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon. In those respects, it's not too much different from Columbia as far as traditional economic foundations are concerned--and both were textile giants back in the day.

I think I'm going to stick with Gastonia on this one, unless I come up with a better example.

[Spartan]

^ Thats true. Augusta used to be Georgia's capital as well. Columbia has retained that status though.

Ok, so Macon and Augusta have corrupt governments... you can add Albany to that list. What other cities are corrupt? Hopefully not Savannah...

[Greenville]

I have heard that Fayetteville, NC is crappy and boring. Basically a military town with nothing to do. That sounds a lot worse than Gastonia, NC to me, although I have never been to Gastonia other than to eat at a few restaurants of theirs along I-85..

[waccamatt]

I have heard that Fayetteville, NC is crappy and boring. Basically a military town with nothing to do. That sounds a lot worse than Gastonia, NC to me, although I have never been to Gastonia other than to eat at a few restaurants of theirs along I-85..

You're right, I've driven through Fayetteville and it has to be the ugliest city in the country. Their downtown is DEAD, even on a weekeday.

[krazeeboi]

^ Thats true. Augusta used to be Georgia's capital as well. Columbia has retained that status though.

Ok, so Macon and Augusta have corrupt governments... you can add Albany to that list. What other cities are corrupt? Hopefully not Savannah...

Atlanta did have a corrupt mayor when that other dude was mayor (forget his name). But my girl Shirley Franklin has done a great job into turning that mess into a miracle.

Any cities in SC known for having a corrupt government at any point in time?

I have heard that Fayetteville, NC is crappy and boring. Basically a military town with nothing to do. That sounds a lot worse than Gastonia, NC to me, although I have never been to Gastonia other than to eat at a few restaurants of theirs along I-85..

I've heard the same thing about Fayetteville, but since I've never actually been there myself, I didn't mention it. However, some of the pictures I've seen of the downtown area were rather nice.