If you could afford to stay in Atlanta, consider doing it. If not, there are a number of nice places in Smyrna, that would inevitably be affordable. Why Smyrna? It ll take you less than a half hour to get to Six Flags, and about the same time -- maybe less -- to get to Atlanta. There are also a number of good restaurants and bars in Smyrna/Vinings. Don t stay in Austell; it s not the safest place. As far as things to do? If you re not familiar with Atlanta, pick up any tourist guide and choose what sounds fun to you: World of Coke, The Botanic Gardens, The High Museum, Stone Mountain -- there s plenty to keep you occupied.
Well, the only problem with that is Six Flags and Philips Arena (where the Hawk s play) are not close....about 30-45 minutes about from each other.Six Flags is in Austell and Philips Arena is in the city of Atlanta.Now, I would suggest staying in the city and taking a day trip out to Six Flags, because most attractions are in the city. Hotels are a little pricey in the city, but March shouldn t be too bad.You should definitely check out the GA Aquarium (largest aquarium in the world), The Coca-Cola Museum, skip Underground (ghetto), and Centennial Olympic Park (1996 Olympics were in Atlanta).You could get on Ticketmaster and check out if there are any concerts, plays, etc.The Fox Theater is awesome if you can find a show you like.Good Luck and Have Fun!
Renting a house or a condo would be a great idea, and there are a lot of choices for rentals in the atlanta area. It s best to do your homework and use online research to find available places to stay that fit within your budget.Rather than give you a specific property name and location, I would suggest that you do some research on the available houses/condos, the prices and the locations. I have used justvr.com in the past and it was quite helpful for narrowing down my choices and booking a few nights stay.