u/Far-Witness9950

Hello. There's a good chance I will be moving to Atlanta. I will be moving so that my boyfriend can attend Georgia State University. I am very concerned about the crime here, and the environment. I have moved from a quieter and safer city, so this is a big change for me, and I would like advice on how to navigate it, and what the experience is like. Have you guys ever had any close encounters with crime? What are the best ways to avoid it, if I only need to be commuting to the university and back? What cities or areas are farthest away from bad areas, that are also less than 30 minutes from the university?