Moving from Long Island to Pooler, GA (Savannah, Macon: hotel, houses)

[vness22]

Hey there, I'm a 28yr old, single Mom relocating to GA from Long Island, NY. I've found a beautiful house in Pooler, but I know NOTHING about the area. HELP!!! I'm looking for some info, specifically what anyone can tell me about:

The best hospital
Good job hunting websites
Port Wentworth Elementary School
Mercer Middle School
Best, affordable, nearby College
Dating scene/Nite Life
Anything else that I should know! :0)

Thank you so much!

[MayorOfMacon2019]

Pooler is great, the whole outskirts of Savannah is great, I visit Pooler and Port Wentworth all the time on my way to Charleston, SC from Macon, GA. Its great the people are very friendly and the town is booming. The New LaQuinta Hotel is just great as well, its located right off Interstate 95, I luv it. Pooler is just great.

[Padgett2]

First, be sure you have employment before you come.

There are no hospitals in the Pooler area. Savannah has three good size ones. Savannah has two state supported universities, Savannah State University and Armstrong State University. There are two others, non-sate, South University and Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). If you live in Pooler, Georgia Southern University at Statesboro is a possibility.

[bgnzsavnh]

I live in Port Wentworth
Until recently both schools were underutilized because the local populations were declining, but now that has changed over night, and there are new schools being built.
the 5th grade at Port Wentworth is now housed in Mercer. and the school building is in the path of port expansion.

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
http://www.thespiritnewspaper.com/20...h/1BStory.html
Schools seek path for growth | SavannahNow.com
This school is to be built on Benton Blvd between Highlands Ave and Jimmy Deloach Blvd
Are you sure the house is in Pooler or near Pooler? Which high School are you zoned for?
Also Oglethorpe Charter and Savannah Arts Academy are open to all Chatham County residents.
Savannah Arts Academy: Best High Schools - USNews.com
and the Jenkins Honors Program is very good. My younger children are in the Bloomingdale Elementary School Arts program
The older children went to Oglethorpe and SAA

http://www.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/NR/rdonlyres/B246398E-BE49-46A4-9FB4-101626E17947/18025/SpecialtyProgramOpenHouseSchedule2.pdf (broken link)
Mercer has its open house tommorrow night
Mercer - Renzulli School Wide Enrichment Academy
Mercer Middle School, Savannah, GA

Southside-westside turf war rages over proposed new high school | SavannahNow.com
also a new high school is proposed for West Chatham

[jgoff]

I live in Pooler - a transplant from NJ myself. There are 2 hospitals in midtown Savannah, practically right next to each other, and both are 20-30 min from Pooler depending on traffic.
As for schools, Pooler's are not horrible, but nothing compared to education in the northeast. You really need to consider a private school, like Savannah Christian.
Nightlife in Pooler is very limited, but downtown Savannah is only 15-20 minutes, and there are lots of bars and nightclubs there.
Your employment situation should be your main priority. A lot of good jobs are found word of mouth. Your best bet is to get down here and get in front of as many people as you can in your industry.

[vness22]

Originally Posted by Padgett2

First, be sure you have employment before you come.

There are no hospitals in the Pooler area. Savannah has three good size ones. Savannah has two state supported universities, Savannah State University and Armstrong State University. There are two others, non-sate, South University and Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD). If you live in Pooler, Georgia Southern University at Statesboro is a possibility.

From what I understand, Pooler is about 20 mins from Savannah, close enuff to comute to school/work?

[vness22]

Originally Posted by jgoff

I live in Pooler - a transplant from NJ myself. There are 2 hospitals in midtown Savannah, practically right next to each other, and both are 20-30 min from Pooler depending on traffic.
As for schools, Pooler's are not horrible, but nothing compared to education in the northeast. You really need to consider a private school, like Savannah Christian.
Nightlife in Pooler is very limited, but downtown Savannah is only 15-20 minutes, and there are lots of bars and nightclubs there.
Your employment situation should be your main priority. A lot of good jobs are found word of mouth. Your best bet is to get down here and get in front of as many people as you can in your industry.

Great info, thanks!!! ps, whats the going tuition rate for Christian school? and whats the transition been like since you left jersey?

[vness22]

Originally Posted by bgnzsavnh

I live in Port Wentworth
Until recently both schools were underutilized because the local populations were declining, but now that has changed over night, and there are new schools being built.
the 5th grade at Port Wentworth is now housed in Mercer. and the school building is in the path of port expansion.

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
http://www.thespiritnewspaper.com/20...h/1BStory.html
Schools seek path for growth | SavannahNow.com
This school is to be built on Benton Blvd between Highlands Ave and Jimmy Deloach Blvd
Are you sure the house is in Pooler or near Pooler? Which high School are you zoned for?
Also Oglethorpe Charter and Savannah Arts Academy are open to all Chatham County residents.
Savannah Arts Academy: Best High Schools - USNews.com
and the Jenkins Honors Program is very good. My younger children are in the Bloomingdale Elementary School Arts program
The older children went to Oglethorpe and SAA

http://www.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/NR/rdonlyres/B246398E-BE49-46A4-9FB4-101626E17947/18025/SpecialtyProgramOpenHouseSchedule2.pdf (broken link)
Mercer has its open house tommorrow night
Mercer - Renzulli School Wide Enrichment Academy
Mercer Middle School, Savannah, GA

Southside-westside turf war rages over proposed new high school | SavannahNow.com
also a new high school is proposed for West Chatham

Thanks you for the websites! According to my realtor, my son (age 9) would be attending either Mercer or Port Wentworth. And she also mentioned the building of two additional schools, one middle and one highschool.
The house I'm looking into is in Pooler, Springlake in the Highlands? I'm loving the house, just need more insight into the area. Looking for a safe friendly commuinity to raise my son.

[Padgett2]

Originally Posted by vness22

From what I understand, Pooler is about 20 mins from Savannah, close enuff to comute to school/work?

Oh yes! And depending on where you work, it could be easy. By some routes, the morning traffic can be irritating, but doable. There is probably school bus pick up in that area for Mercer and the High School (probably Groves)

[bgnzsavnh]

Springlake in the Highlands and all of Highlands and most of Jimmy Deloach Pky are in the City of Savannah not In Pooler proper and not UNINCORPORATED Chatham County. You would get to vote for the Mayor of Savannah

It came out in the Jan 7 meeting that some of the Godly Station and Pooler students
are zones to Beach High
A.E. Beach High School
School locator:
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

Savannah Christian is good if you are very religious
Savannah Christian Preparatory School

if not look to Savannah Country Day
The Savannah Country Day School News