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About Savannah
Savannah Lifestyle
Savannah is a city with a historic past and a bright
future. The residents of Savannah are proud of their
heritage and work hard to preserve the historic
homes and squares that serve as the setting for
this dynamic city.
Residents describe the lifestyle of Savannah as easy
living. Relax on a bench in a picturesque square,
wander through the boutiques in the historic district
or spend the day at the beach on Tybee Island and
you’ll see first hand what life in Savannah is like.
With a bustling economy, bright future and
beautiful surroundings, Savannah’s easy living
lifestyle is irresistible.
Savannah Accolades
“Top 25 City for the Arts”,American Style Magazine, April 2009
“50 Best Romantic Getaways”Travel + Leisure’s Magazine May 2009
“Ranked a Top 10 American Travel Destination”,
Conde` Nast Traveler, August 2008
“Ranked #2 Best Southern City by Southern Living Readers”,Southern Living Magazine, January 2009
“Ranked Among Top 10 Cities in the U.S. and Canada
Travel + Leisure’s Magazine, July 2008
“Winner, 2008 Gold Service Award”,Meetings & Conventions Magazine, July 2008
“50 Great Things to America”,The Daily Telegraph London, March 2008
“Top 10 Destinations to Boost Your Love”,Cosmopolitan Magazine, February 2008
Surounding Areas
Bluffton, SC – 25 miles
Atlanta, GA – 248 miles
Charleston, SC – 116 miles
Beaufort, SC – 44 miles
Hilton Head, SC – 33 miles
Jekyll Island, GA – 90 miles
Jacksonville, FL – 139 miles
Historic Events
Founded in 1733 by James Oglethorpe
Notable residents: Eli Whitney, Johnny Mercer
and Juliette Gordon Low
1819 S.S. Savannah – the first auxiliary powered
steamship to cross the Atlantic
1955 Historic Savannah Foundation established
Hosted the yachting events in the 1996 Summer
Olympics
Hosted the G-8 Summit in 2004
Savannah’s Residents
Population – 304,500
Total median
households – 116,000
Average minimum
temperature – 56º
Average maximum
temperature – 70º
Cost of Living –
Based on a national index of 100
Richmond, VA – 101.5%
Pensacola, FL – 100.4%
Atlanta, GA – 98.2%
Raleigh, NC – 97.7%
Savannah, GA – 97.6%
Charleston, SC – 97.3%
Durham, NC – 96.6%
Charlotte, NC – 92.9%
Chattanooga, TN – 92.8%
Jacksonville, FL – 92.2%
Source: Savannah Area Chamber Relocation Resource Guide<
The Neighborhoods of Savannah
Historic District: A 2.5 square mile Historic Landmark District with 21 squares. A mix of renovated
historic homes and new construction built to blend with the historic architecture
The Landings at Skidaway Island: A pristine gated community offering a country club lifestyle
Victorian District: Adjacent to the Historic District, this area boasts two and three story frame homes
prime for renovation
Ardsley Park: Located in midtown, this neighborhood of mansions and craftsman-style bungalows
has become a favorite neighborhood with young professionals and families
Gordonston: Located in the Eastside, this yet to be discovered area has the same characteristics as
Ardsley Park
Thunderbolt: A historic maritime neighborhood with picturesque water views
Southside: Several neighborhoods surrounded by shopping centers and parks
The Islands including Tybee: Relaxed neighborhoods with a classic beach style
West Chatham County: One of the fastest growing areas in Georgia, this area is currently
experiencing a residential boom
Richmond Hill and the Ford Plantation: A popular choice for commuters due to easy access to I-95
and State Road 16, this suburb of Savannah offers a wide range of new construction single family
homes
Westbrook: A Greg Norman gated community featuring lagoons, golf and classic southern homes
Historic Savannah Foundation
Established in 1955 by Anna C. Hunter and
seven other prominent ladies
Non-profit private organization dedicated to preservation
of buildings, squares and neighborhoods of Savannah
Saved more than 350 buildings in Savannah’s historic
neighborhoods
The Davenport House was the first building saved
Work with the Massie Heritage Interpretation Center
and the Savannah-Chatham County School System
Education
Public Schools
31 elementary schools
11 middle schools
7 high schools
Private Schools
20 private schools
Colleges
10 Universities
2 Technical Colleges
Colleges & Universities of Distinction
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
7,000 students
Savannah State University
2,800 students
Armstrong Atlantic
State University
7,000 students
The South University
1,000 students
Georgia Southern
17,000 students
Savannah Tech
4,500 students
Business Outlook
Memorial Health
St Joseph’s/Candler
Wal-Mart
Gulfstream
International Paper
Savannah-Chatham County
Board of Education
Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield
City of Savannah
Ports of Savannah
Healthcare
Memorial Health University Medical Center: serving two states (Georgia and South
Carolina), Memorial Health features a 530-bed tertiary medical center; Care One, its home
care division; primary and secondary care physician networks; a major medical education
program; Nurse One, a 24-hour call center; and business and industry services
Candler Hospital: recognized for its primary and outpatient care services, Candler Hospital
is the regional leader in women’s and children’s services. In addition, Candler also
provides diabetes management services, pulmonary care, advanced surgery services,
physical and occupational rehabilitation therapy and health educational programs. Candler
is also home to the Cancer Care & Research Pavilion and the Center for Digestive
Diseases
St Joseph’s Hospital: the Heart Hospital, Institute for Advanced Bone & Joint Surgery and
the Institute of Neurosciences at St Joseph’s have been recognized for state-of-the-art
excellence in patient care. St Joseph’s also features a Center for Oto-Neurology, Center
for Diagnostic Diseases, advanced surgical services, pulmonary services, diabetic
management services, physical and occupational rehabilitation services, educational
programs and generalized hospital services
Tourism
6 million tourists per year
$1.54 billion spent by tourists annually
The Convention Center
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Direct flights on several major
airlines including
Delta
Continental
US Airways
United
Direct flights to major U.S. cities including
Newark
Houston
New York/La Guardia
Atlanta
Boston
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Attractions & Annual Events
Fishing
Boating
The Sand Gnats, Minor League Baseball
Equestrian Activities
Kayaking
Memorial Health Hockey Classic
Golf
Shopping
Shop Till You Drop in Savannah. With a wide range of shops in Savannah you can browse through trendy boutiques, antique stores, exquisite jewelry
shops, contemporary and antique furniture stores, women’s specialty clothing stores, outdoor outfitters and art galleries. Savannah also offers two large malls, the Oglethorpe Mall and the Savannah Mall.
Cultural Activities
Savannah’s active cultural scene is comprised of art and
music festivals, antique shopping, museums and an eclectic
restaurant scene. From the Savannah College of Art and Design to the annual Savannah Music Festival, Savannah’s residents enjoy a diverse range of activities.
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens
Southern Georgia Symphony
Savannah Jazz Festival
Oktoberfest
Holiday Tour of Homes
4th of July on the Waterfront
Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
First Saturday on the River
Savannah College of Art and Design Film Festival
Taste of Savannah
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Savannah’s active cultural scene is comprised of art and music festivals, antique shopping, museums and an eclectic restaurant scene. From the Savannah College of Art and Design
to the annual Savannah Music Festival, Savannah’s residents enjoy a diverse range of activities.
Susan Myers
Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Real Estate
17 West Charlton Street
Savannah, Ga 31401
Office: 912-234-3323
Cell: 912.398.8620
E-Mail: Susan@SusanHistoricProperties.com
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