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Gracious Savannah, Georgia Reminds
Retirees of a Bygone Era
Cost of Living: Meets the National Average
In
1966, Savannah was named a National Historic Landmark
District, with the nation's most valuable living
collection of 18th and 19th century architecture, and
today, the city is alive with a diverse
population. Dining and shopping choices are
fairly plentiful. Tourists have been coming to
town since the publication of the best seller Midnight
in the Garden of Good and Evil several years ago,
and this has encouraged more restaurants, shops and
galleries to establish themselves
here. The clip-clop of carriage horses
reminds one of days gone by, when entrepreneurs
steadily built the city that stands today; history buffs
will enjoy the historic home tours, the Civil War-era
cemeteries and 150 year old churches.
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Savannah's retirees can enjoy the culture and night life
of a sophisticated city and take part in a wide variety of volunteer
opportunities, from repairing homes for the elderly through United Way
to raising funds for the Telfair Art Museum. Further opportunities
are available through the numerous local churches. Savannah
has five hospitals and medical centers, including Candler
Hospital and St Joseph's Hospital, and the
Memorial Health Hospital system has highly rated cardiac and
rehabilitative services. Catham Area
Transit (CAT) provides bus service throughout the city, as well as a
shuttle in the Historic District. Sightseeing tours for tourists
are offered by several companies; these are a good way to get an
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The climate is considered mild; 70s and 80s are
common during the summer, although temperatures can reach into the
90s with 75% humidity. Winter temperatures average in the
50s and 60s. Each month sees 3 to 6 inches of rain,
and the sun shines 65% of the time on average. Retiring
in Savannah does have some drawbacks. The city has a higher
than average crime rate, a problem city leaders are diligently
addressing but have not yet solved. The area is prone to
flooding, although four canals have been built to mitigate the
problem, and there have been hurricanes and tornadoes in the
past. And while Savannah is undergoing a renaissance, not
all areas of the city have been renovated, leaving some
neighborhoods and homes waiting for new owners and sprucing up. Return
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