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Weather In General:
Relative Humidity - 72% Freezing Days - 32 90 Degree Days - 67 Average Wind Speed - 7.9 Knots Annual Rainfall - 49.7" Annual Snowfall - 0.1"
Population Info:
Savannah: 310,714 Chatham County: 118,500
Chatham County is the fifth largest county in the state of Georgia.
From 1990-1998 the population grew an estimated 10.7%.
Taxes & Finances:
Property Tax Info - varies by county- see tips for buyers for helpful links
Cost of Living (100 = National Average): 88 State Income Taxes (Based on $50,000 income, married, 2 kids): $1612 Job Growth (Percentage Change for 1998): 1.7% Unemployment Rate (1998): 4.70% Median Family Income: $36,790
Business & Economy: Contributing factors to the economy in Savannah include: retail sales and services, The Savannah International Airport, The Port of Savannah, The US Military, construction improvements, and tourism. The Savannah DMA visitor indexes are well above the national average in education and income. Largest Employers: • Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (5000) • Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education (5000) • Memorial Health University Medical Center (4500) • Hunter Army Base (4578) • Georgia State Government (3750) • St. Joseph's/Candler Health System (3700) • International Paper (2400) • Kemira Pigments (1640) • Fort James Corporation (1362) • Great Dane Trailers (1200)
Education High School Graduation Rate: 70% Bachelor's Degree Rate: 17%
Shopping Savannah has two enclosed malls and 35 other shopping centers. Most of
Savannah's retail establishments are South and West of the city but the
Historic District and the outlying cities like Richmond Hill, Pooler, Tybee Island
and others have their own lively retail businesses.
| Oglethorpe Mall |
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Features over 140 stores and restaurants including Sear's, Macy's,
JC Penny. It also features other shops including Barnes & Noble
and a Super Disc Jockey Store. |
| Savannah Mall |
Savannah Mall is further south and features a huge Target, Bass
Pro Shop, and a variety of restaurants and movie theatres. |
River Street & City Market |
Great area for those who like specialty boutiques, antique shops
and shops for tourists to find memoirs of their visit to the area. |
| Savannah Festival |
Bargains galore at this outlet center that's located off Interstate 95
at Georgia Highway 204 in Chatham County. If you're there, don't
miss shopping at Keller's Flea Market that's just down the road on
Highway 17 at 204! |
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Plays, Music, Etc. Here are some phone numbers that may help you with performance, schedule, and exhibit information.
| Music |
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Savannah Civic Center: 912-651-6556
Lucas Theater: 912-525-5040 |
| Theater |
Trustees Theater: 912-525-5050 Savannah Theater: 912-233-7764 |
| Tours |
Savannah Walking Tours: 888-728-9855
Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours: 912-786-5848 Carriage Tours of Savannah: 912-236-6756
Ghost Walk Tours: 912-233-3896
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| Museums |
Mighty 8th Air Force Museum: 912-748-8888
Tybee Historical Museum & Lighthouse: 912-786-5801
Telfair Museum: 912-232-1177 Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum: 912-748-8068 Fort Pulaski National Monument: 912-786-5787
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace of Girl Scouts: 912-233-4501
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Sandy McCloud 912-484-7355
Sandy@SandyandJan.com
Jan Elliott 912-429-9900
Jan@SandyandJan.com
Fox Properties 912-352-2747
www.FoxProperties.com
3109 E. Victory Drive
Savannah, GA 31404
Fax - 912-352-3747

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