Thinking about moving to the St. Marys Area (Atlanta, Jackson: housing, rent)

[Kila14]

I am currently living northeast of Atlanta and not loving it. I am wondering about St. Marys. I have been tring to do research on housing,jobs and entertainment. I will try to make a trip there in the next few weeks if finances permit. Any hotels in the area? Anywhere specific I should visit? I moved to GA in Sept 2006 but already ready for a change. Not the best area. What are some local newspapers? This way I could check out the job listings. I would be looking for a job doing administrative duties. Know of any companies I could look into. I lived in florida for 22 years then moved to South Dakota before coming here. I need to gain some roots. I am a 28 year old single female with no children. I also would love to be near the ocean again. How far is the coast from St.Marys? I am due to end my lease in sept if I can pay off some debt I would possibly consider looking into buying my first house. After I learn the steps to buying a home. If not is there apartments in the St.Marys? What is the next closest towns to there. Thanks so much for any information you can provide.

[ellie]

You need to drive down there and take a look. It's growing, but not the sort of growth that will support meaningful employment, I believe. Mostly retirees and such. Jacksonville is the closest city of any size.

Cumberland Island is the nearest beach, but you have to make reservations and take the ferry to get there.

Being 28 and single, you probably want to find friends your age. It's hard to tell you what to do, but I'd look for cities with a large number of younger people and plenty of options for employment and growth.