Atlanta is not a walking city. Sidewalks are often narrow—when they are present at all—and reckless drivers who speed and run red lights make it unpleasant, if not dangerous, to walk. Moreover, things are so spread out that it's impractical to do much of anything if you walk there.
A few tightly-knit parts of town are walkable. Downtown is fairly pedestrian-friendly, as is Midtown to a lesser degree. Virginia-Highlands and Decatur are both great for walking, especially if you're bar-hopping. Likewise, some of the historic towns like Roswell, Norcross, and Marietta have centers that are walkable.
Generally, though: Unless walking is mentioned, assume you're better off driving.
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