If you liked the Woodlands, then you will definitely want to stay outside of the loop. If you do move to Alpharetta to rent for a while, I will make this prediction. You will NEVER leave. The Alpharetta/Roswell/Milton area north of Atlanta is some of the best living you can do anywhere in the Delta basing system. Clean, safe, nice people, great schools, huge variety of entertainment and dining, beautiful homes. The area has become very upmarket. You'll be 30 minutes away from lake life, and an hour away from mountain life. Dealing with traffic once a week is a small price to pay.