Hunter Army Airfield Relocation Information
Hunter Army Airfield houses mainly the 3rd Infantry Division. It is located conveniently on the southside of Savannah. The military installation is not very big and housing is a real concern. There were new homes added in the past year, but with troop movement to the area it’s not nearly enough. Although it’s not a big, it does have some conveniences. There are no schools located on Hunter Army Airfield. If you have children, they will be placed in designated public schools outside Hunter Army Airfield. If you are moving to the area, here are some useful phone numbers for the departments, battalions, etc…
On Hunter Army Airfield
Housing
As I stated above, housing can be a concern. When we first learned we were moving here, we found out the wait list was over a year. However with the new housing built, some housing concerns should be alleviated. But there was news of another unit being moved to Hunter, so contacting the housing department should be done as quickly as possible.
Education
Pulaski Elementary School - Kindergarten to 5th Grade - Located at 5530 Montgomery Street (straight out the main gate for Hunter AAF). The principal is Joseph Thomas and the phone number is 912-303-6466.
DeRenne Middle School - 6th through 8th Grade - Located at 1009 Clinch Street. The principal is Marsha Tolbert and the phone number is 912-201-5900
Beach High School - 9th through 12th Grade - Located at 3001 Hopkins Street. The principal is Deonn Bostic Stone and the phone number is 912-201-5330
More information on these schools can be found under the what’s outside the gates “education” section.
Ammenities:
Bowling Alley
Dock and Pier
Golf Course
Trap and Skeet Range
New Gym
My family and I enjoyed the pier in the summer. The kids enjoyed trying to fish and crab. They also have a playground and picnic area for some fun and shade. For information on events or ammenties, please see the Hunter MWR.
What’s outside the gates?
Education - Uniforms are required at schools but vary from school to school. Please use my links below to access the schools website to find out their uniform requirements.
Public Schools by County, City, or Zip Code - A list of all the local schools separated by county then by city or zip code. I have listed the grades that each school accepts based on their information.
But I don’t want to go public! - If public schools are not what you are looking for, this will give you some alternatives. I have listed many alternatives. Trust me, there are more. If you can not find anything suitable on this list, don’t hesitate to contact me for more.
For more information on these schools, go the Savannah Chatham Public Schools and Georgia Department of Education (On the right hand side, you will see a school finder. Once you select a method to find a school, you will be able to look at the schools information and access their report card.) Also keep in mind, there are new schools planned. A new Elementary and Middle School (or an Elementary-Middle school combo) are scheduled to be built off Jimmy Deloach Parkway in Pooler. There has also been discussion of a new High School being built but a location has not been decided on.
Housing - With continued growth in Richmond Hill, Pooler, Port Wentworth, and Effingham County, there are new developments being started frequently. For the most up to date information, stop back by or contact me directly.
If you are looking for housing outside of the Hunter AAF gates, you need to figure out where do you belong. There are many different areas in Savannah. You have the islands that has a laid back way of living. The average home price on the islands or the beach is $435,622. An exception is Skidaway Island, it averages $713,336 for housing. You have the downtown hussle and bussle folks. The average home price for downtown is $174,737. There are the historic lovers with a more artsy way of living. The historic district averages $379,200 for a home. On the southside, you have people just enjoying being close to the city but not in it. The average home price in the southside is $170,552. In Pooler and other outlying areas, you have you suburban folks that like a little more distance between them and the city. The homes in the West Chatham area sell for an average of $257,752. And even further still, there are the country folks. They enjoy having land to take care of and no city traffic to deal with. Homes in the Effingham County area average $171,268. And lastly, there is Bryan County. Bryan County has a Northern small historic railroad town and a Southern booming coastal area with many new communities planned. On average, a home will cost you $258,151 in Bryan County. The most expensive housing mainly coming from the Southern half. No matter what your lifestyle preference, there is a place for you. Most of these places have affordable housing along with some higher end areas. The closer to the beach you get, the more you will pay.
One dilemma you will be faced with in this area is whether or not you should take a chance on a new house or buy an existing home. There are benefits for both sides. In the link above, I addressed some of the possible benefits and drawbacks on buying a new home.
History, Tours, Ghosts and More
Savannah was established in 1733 and has the history to prove it. It has survived many wars, including the Civil War. Many a famous person has walked down the halls of historic homes and buildings. All this gives way to stories about Savannah’s haunted past. Needless to say, there are numerous places to tour, historic sites to see, and ghosts to look out for. In addition, you have the beach and all the modern conveniences.
For the golfers, it’s always time to tee off here in the Savannah area. We definitely have our fair share of golf courses to keep any golfer on their toes.
As a kid, I must admit I never liked History. History in a classroom doesn’t let you actually experience it. However, history can be fun when you are there, touring it, seeing it, touching it, and experiencing it.
I know, all that talk of history has the kids looking somewhat disappointed. But don’t fear, I know kids just wanna have fun and secretly so do adults!
Speaking of secrets, are you afraid of anything? Perhaps, you are afraid of ghosts? Personally, I love scary things. I love a great scary movie. However, I have yet to find one that truly scared me like the one I watched when I was 7. I ain’t afraid of no ghosts because I don’t believe in them. But some of these tours sound awesome. I can’t wait to try them myself especially the hearse one!
Ok, I know those are great and all, but what about shopping? Bay Street, River Street, Broughton Street, and the City Market are just a few of the places you can go to shop til you drop!
It’s great to have fun with the kids. But let’s face it, it’s nice to have some time to ourselves as well. So, what do we do with the children? There are plenty of options available. I have not used any of these services before, nor is there inclusion a sign of my endorsement. That goes for everything in this section as well. Sorry, had to get that out of the way.
