Explore your Community's Opinions in 2026! Housing Affordability is the top issue for Metro Atlanta Residents. Traffic concern came in second with the rest of the concerns trailing. The Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey is the largest survey of perceptions and attitudes in the Atlanta region that offer a statistically representative snapshot of residents across the Atlanta area on various topics. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) conducts this in collaboration with community partners like Kennesaw State University's A.L. Burruss Institute of Public Service & Research. Find out more about the MAS survey in the FAQ.