Statesboro (Atlanta, Savannah, Valdosta: low crime, home, employment)

[skitch]

Planning a move there (found a home we love) from South Florida. Anyone can tell me - is there employment there , less expensive to live than South Florida?? Any info on Statesboro would be appreciated... just seems like a nice place , very country with some benefits of a very small city ... checked out Savannah , Richmond Hill , Effingham , Rincon & even Valdosta. Statesboro seemed the nicest. Schools seem OK as well.

[bgnzsavnh]

A good Choice for what you seem to want and unemployment is low
a well rounded town and lots of students

[brent]

I've lived in South Florida from 88-91 and again briefly in 1999. I currently live in Statesboro.

Outside of the extreme culture shock you'll experience and assuming you're not a beach lover. You'll like Statesboro. Very inexpensive to live, low crime, and traffic is next to nil.

[kevin44]

culture shock definitely. i know some people at Georgia Southern there and basically it is a typical south ga town with a large university there. As far as employment, not much in terms of professional work, yet if all you need is a job they can be found.

the university makes the town better, yet you will probably want to go to Savannah quite often if you want more upscale activities.

[NYTransplant]

I just found out about a possible job in Statesboro and wanted some feedback on it.

I recently relocated to Georgia in order to be with my fiance, who's lived in the Atlanta area for 14 years.

I am East Indian and she is a mix of Asian & Caucasian , so I am always concerned about how we will be accepted into the community. From the other posts I've read, it seems like a progressive place, given the presence of GSU.

We're looking for a quiet place to settle down in and raise a family. I saw on the map, the proximity to Savannah and the shore, which also appealed to me.

I would appreciate any feedback on what it's like to live in Statesboro and general comments on Savannah, too.

Thanks.