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So the thought's crossed your mind to move to Savannah? Or you've been stationed here, through the military or your job. Here's what you'll need to know to make your move and your time here more enjoyable.
Overview of Savannah's Neighborhoods.
Profiles of each of Chatham County's 60 elementary, middle and high schools.
Growth forecasts for the Savannah metropolitan area by some of the nation's largest and most respected economic forecasting firms are increasingly optimistic. Georgia's coastal community is booming.
Savannah's demographics information.
Astute transplants know, within 20 minutes of moving here, that Savannah has its own particular, peculiar code.
Click above for an archive of Savannah's property transfers.
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The past, as William Faulkner told us, isn't really over, especially here in Savannah where it is inextricably entwined with the city's present and future.
General James Oglethorpe still looks south from his statue in Chippewa Square, facing the Spanish threat he turned back in 1742. The square also has a far more recent claim to fame - it was the site of "Forrest Gump's" bench, an Academy Award-winning film that was largely filmed in Savannah. So was the Civil War epic "Glory" and, of course, "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
General Oglethorpe also had the honor of laying out the city plan, organizing it into the now-famous arrangement of squares. Today 19 of the 24 original squares stand in restored glory. They are celebrated in brochures and visitor's memory alike as one of the most beautiful sights in Savannah.
And Savannah is indeed beautiful. It is blessed with ancient oak trees dripping with spanish moss, their long limbs reaching to block out the scorching midday sun. It is accented with historic homes and underlaid with cobblestones straight off the ships that, long ago, sailed into Savannah's port. It has azaleas in springtime and horse-drawn carriages to guide visitors around the Historic District.
And the city is alive with history. From Hannah's East, where Robert Louis Stevenson's book, "Treasure Island," was inspired, to monuments of Savannah's military history: of generals, Indian chiefs, and statesmen, to the historic forts that dot the marshy landscape that surrounds the city.
March through May are the most picturesque months to visit Savannah. Not only are the azaleas and dogwoods blooming but spring lends its crisp, fresh quality to the air. Summer tends to be official tourist season, although temperatures do climb by the end of the day. Get outside early to beat the heat. Pleasant conditions prevail through the fall season which extends until around October or November. Be sure to plan either around or for Saint Patrick's Day, as our city puts together one heck of a party that lasts through the weekend closest to the holiday.
In the Visiting section of this City Guide you will find an overview of what to see while visiting Savannah: churches, houses, squares, forts; wherever your interests lie, as well as links to the resources you'll need for planning your trip.
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Welcome to Savannah! Are you Visiting? Moving? or Wondering? Find out why so many people pick SAVANNAH to visit... Local sights, online tours, daytrips, multimedia and more! Visit OURCOAST.com
http://www.ourcoast.com
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