I live in Atlanta and that shyt is pretty much a way of life to the point I haven’t even thought of it as a big deal until this very thread.
Like seriously, i’ve been telling my sisters and every woman i’ve ever dated to NOT be stopping to get gas past 8pm since I was 18. And in certain areas its known which gas stations have the “cool” guys who hang out and do nothing but smoke, drink, and talk shyt to each other and which stations are known for more…sinister activity. But its just been “the way it is” as long as I can remember so its never been a big deal.
I will say that many of the gas stations in Atlanta that are “safe” where dudes be hanging out are connected to other businesses like wing spots/soul food spots/Jamaican spots/barbershops so many dudes will congregate to hang out while waiting for food or a haircut, and I would necessarily discourage that because thats what builds community. But the solo gas stations with 5-7 nikkas in hoodies just drinking beer at 2am? Best to avoid them