Welcome to
Georgia
SAVANNAH, GA.
photo courtesy of Georgia Department
of Economic Development
The welcome sign at the border with history and atmosphere. Tybee shy red-cockaded woodpeckers and, a
says it all: We’re glad Georgia’s on your Island, Savannah’s beach town, is an local favorite, the flathead catfish.
mind. More than just a state to zip eclectic mix of old and new, sophisti- Another wonderful place to ex-
through on one of many interstate high- cated and sometimes slightly shabby plore is Cumberland Island, a barrier
ways, Georgia is a place to savor slowly. but always a great place to settle. A bit island that is a protected National
From the pristine coastal region, with inland, Augusta sits on the Savannah Seashore and was listed as one of
its sun-drenched beaches and live oaks, River, at the South Carolina border. the Travel Channel’s best American
to the mountains, where icy streams Georgia is beautifully unspoiled beaches in 2005. Accessible only by
carve up the rocky terrain, Georgia has and boasts a number of hidden gems ferry, Cumberland offers a glimpse
something to offer almost everyone. including the peaceful Altamaha River into Georgia’s fascinating past.
Coastal treasures include the Gold- in the southeastern corner of the state. In spite of its close proximity to
en Isles, which encompass the town of The Altamaha is included on The Na- Florida, where it is perpetually summer,
Brunswick and the beautiful barrier ture Conservancy’s list of the 75 “Last Georgia offers the perfect combination of
islands that surround it: Sea Island, Great Places” of the world and is the a temperate climate and seasonal changes.
Jekyll Island, St. Simons and Little St. largest water system east of the Missis- With its lush landscape and genteel
Simons. Just to the north, the port sippi. As such, it is lush with wildlife Southern ways, it is no wonder Georgia
city of Savannah is a grande dame rich such as the soaring bald eagles, the is on so many minds these days.
www.RetiringToGeorgia.com I www.HotRetirementTowns.com I www.MillionDollarRealtors.com
26_GA_Intro.indd 26 1/14/08 3:24:21 PM
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110