Savannah Savvy
The Resident's Guide to Savannah
Live Life to the Fullest
As the world becomes less dependent on physical work spaces more people are coming to live where they usually only get to vacation. If you are one of the lucky ones who get to live in Savannah, this site is for you! We interview local businesses so you can learn more about your neighbors. We review volunteer opportunities. We share ideas, pictures and resources to help everyone find their happy place. We have information on utilities, activities, crime, schools and even what to do on a rainy day! Klara the llama is our ambassador – you will often see her out and about living her best life – with no drama.
Klara – the no drama llama
Buy Local
We talk to local business owners and non-profits – get to know your neighborhood businesses and neighbors. Many are owned by people who have moved there to live out their dream.
Celebration Meal Location Ideas
Madam Butterfly – Korean Steakhouse – 110 West Congress St Savannah, GA – (912) 999-8539
Chive Sea Bar + Lounge – Seafood Restaurant – 4 W Broughton St Savannah, GA – 912-233-1748
La Scala – old world Italian cuisine – 119 East 37th Street Savannah, GA, 31401 – (912) 238-3100
St Neo’s Brasserie – seafood and oyster bar – 7 Drayton St Savannah, GA -912-662-8901
17 Hundred 90 – tavern, inn and restaurant -307 E President Street Savannah, GA 31401 – (912) 236-7122
Common Thread – locally sourced foods – 122 e 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401 – 912-944-7482
Elizabeth’s – southern hospitality and fine coastal cuisine –105 E. 37th Street, Savannah GA 31401 (912) 236-5547
700 Drayton – coastal Georgia cuisine -700 Drayton St Savannah, GA – 912.721.5002
Cotton & Rye – Fusing modern techniques with traditional arts – 1801 Habersham St. Savannah, GA 31401 – 912.777.6286
the Haunt – newfangled forest-to-table dining – 606 Abercorn Savannah, GA – 912-239-4126
Husk Savannah – Husk transforms the essence of Southern food – 12 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah, GA 31401 – 912.349.2600
Collins Quarter – unique café experience – 2 locations – in Forsyth Park and 151 Bull St Savannah, GA – 912-777-4147
Ardsley Station – Neighborhood Eatery. Local Ingredients. – 102 E Victory Dr. Savannah, GA 31405 -912-777-5888
Helpful Websites / Links
Utility Companies:
Water and Sewer and Trash -912-651-6460 or https://www.savannahga.gov/utilities
Gas -Constellation is good – 866-743-5567 – Use code 2FNYV for a $50 discount for both of us
Internet – https://www.broadbandsearch.net/service/georgia/savannah
Power – GA Power 888-660-5890
School Information: https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?ID2=1301020
Vehicle Registration: https://mvd.dor.ga.gov/motor/tagoffices/selecttagoffice.aspx / https://dds.georgia.gov/locations/savannah Check the extensive paperwork requirements before going
Crime Information: https://communitycrimemap.com/?address=Savannah-Chatham,GA or https://communitycrimemap.com/?address=Savannah-Chatham,GA
Check a vehicle’s status: https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/_/
Property Tax Information:
Chatham County: https://www.chathamtax.org/PT/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=realprop
Effingham County: https://www.qpublic.net/ga/effingham/
FEMA Flood Map: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search#searchresultsanchor
Neighborhood Groups: https://public.sagis.org/OpenNeighborhoods/ or https://nextdoor.com/
Chatham County – Social and supportive services for youth, adults and families: https://www.savannahga.gov/481/Human-Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Wormsloe – heritage gardens and historic
Gilliard & Co
First City Pride Center – LGBTQIA resource center
SD Gunner Foundation – service dogs for vets with PTSD
Humane Society – no kill shelter
PACK Savannah
SavannahRaces.com – help with charity race organization
Royce learning center helps adults learn reading
Savannah Wildlife
The Hive Repertory Theatre – Rincon GA –
Fight the War Within – Our mission is to help those fighting internal wars by connecting them, their families, and their friends, to resources and by providing emergency grants when possible. https://fightthewarwithin.org/
Mission 22 –
@teamsavannahforveterans
Bonaventure Cemetery – help with groundskeeping
WF Neighbors Feeding Neighbors – opportunity for anyone to shop for free food once a month on Saturday, deliver food boxes to seniors and emergency food boxes as needed
Old Savannah City Mission
GHC Hospice –
Habitat for Humanity
CASA
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Savannah Ogeechee Canal
Family Promise – helps homeless and low income families regain their independence
Savannah African Art Museum
Davenport House Tour Guide
Pegasus Riding Academy
Seniors Citizens Inc
United Way
Good Samaritan Clinic
Earth Day Savannah – https://earthdaysavannah.org/
Art Classes
Various classes – Merchants on Bee: https://merchantsonbee.com/
Chatham County – Various classes: https://www.savannahga.gov/1041/Classes-Workshops
Clay / Pottery- Savannah Clay Spot: https://www.savannahsclayspot.com/
Glassblowing- Hostess City Hot Glass: https://www.hostesscityhotglass.com/
What to do in Savannah
Savannah is a great spot for ACTIVE LIVING! Whether you want to go to meetup events, art fairs, art classes, concerts, gallery openings, art classes, kayaking, jetskiing, paddleboarding, yoga, meditation, sound bowl cleansing, happy hour, running groups, walking groups, real estate investor meetings, game nights, or just sit on the beach, there is likely an event or group to do it with.
Short Itineraries
1. Explore Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is an amazing place to run, walk, play tennis, basketball and people watch and just enjoy the iconic trees. After enjoying the park, head over to the Sentient Bean or Brighter Day for coffee or lunch. The Farmers Market starts at 9 am on Saturday mornings.
2. Bull Street Adventures
Bull Street stretches from downtown through midtown and runs you through the middle of Forsyth Park. It is a vibrant street where you can find many restaurants, vintage shops, art shops, galleries, the American Legion, yoga studios, magic shop, clothes, waffles, and tacos. Foxy Loxy has fire pit evenings, live music and a great back patio area. Starland Yard and the Starlandia area are just off Bull around 41st street.
3. Bonaventure Cemetery
Bring some food along and have a picnic by the river then explore the cemetery. You can also take a guided tour if you would like more details.
4. The Mercer Williams House
Read THE book (midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) then eat at Clary’s Cafe. You can walk from there over to the Mercer Williams House for a guided tour and see where the events in teh book took place.
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