Sweets for the Georgia Peaches!

March 27th, 2008

Who doesn’t love a sweet treat every once in awhile? Walking along the River, you are tempted by two exquisite candy shops. You can smell them before you see them. 

Along River Street, you will find the River Street Sweets and Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. I have had the pleasure of sampling a little from both places. The fudge from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen was smooth and melted in your mouth.  And the pralines at River Street Sweets were a big hit with the family. 

On Broughton Street, you have Kilwin’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream. They were a company that started in Michigan and grew. If you are in the area, you should stop in and give them a try.

Are you in the mood for a cookie instead? If so, you should take a trip down White Bluff to find Two Smart Cookies. The name is definitely appropriate. The two owners are definitely smart cookies. What better way to welcome a friend’s or family member’s new addition, than with a cookie shaped onesie. They have numerous shapes to accomodate any event. 

Savannah Cinnamon & Cookie Company offers more than just cookies. They have some wonderful mixes that will make your recipes pop. They even have their own recipes listed for you to follow.

The Gallery Expresso is great for a little coffee and a snack. No wait, it’s good for a lot more than that. They have a gift shop, gourmet coffee, baked goods, desserts, a lunch menu, and an art exhibition. On top of that, they are pet friendly!

Last but not least, there is the Byrd Cookie Company. They offer some unique cookies and gift ideas. They even have their own Paula Deen Collection. There most unique offering is there “vote with taste” tins. May be someone should tell the Presidential Candidates about these!

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Local Shops

March 27th, 2008

I tried to compile a list of the most interesting local shops in the Savannah area. This is by no means, all of them. I hope you enjoy these. I have placed links to the ones with websites.
                                                                                 

Near the River: Shops along Bay and River Streets.

Basket, Bears, and T’s…Oh My!

Bridgette’s Boutique

River Street Market Place

The Christmas Shop on the River

Helen’s Lucky Bamboo Designs

Simply Savannah

Factor’s Cottage
                                                                                   

Near the Beach:

Turtle Dragon

Southern Heritage Marketing
           
                                                                       
Somewhere Between:

Arts and Crafts Emporium

Baskets of Savannah

Elegant Gifts

La Villa

Nourish

One Fish Two Fish - Trust me, it’s not what you might expect!

Sanders Country Store

Savannah Fine Linens

Southeast Imports

The Christmas Shop

The Cottage Shop

The Treasure Chest

Theleis Gift Services

Time after Time

The Paris Market & Brocante

The Tea Room

The Village Craftsmen

Savannah Accents

Things Remembered

Urban Cargo

La Paperie

Nature’s Treasures

Number Four Eleven

Scents and Gifts Over Georgia

Magnolia’s of Savannah

Tuesday Morning

Tinder Box

Earthbound Trading Company

Grand Harbour Import Company

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Public Schools By County, City, or Zip Code

March 17th, 2008

Click on the name of a county below to see a list of public schools organized by city or zip code.

Bryan County Public Schools

Chatham County Public Schools

Effingham County Public Schools

To get more information on these and all Georgia Public Schools, see the Georgia Department of Education. On the right hand side, you will see a school locator. From there you can access school report cards and other information.

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New Apartment Complex started at Fort Stewart

March 6th, 2008

A 37 million dollar state of the art apartment complex has begun at Fort Stewart. This complex with have a clubhouse, a pool, and a work out room. The best part is the complex is for single, non-commissioned officers. The army wants single soldiers to have the option of living on post like their married counterparts. There will be a total of 334 town homes consisting of one or two bedrooms. The complex has been planned for quite some time, even before news of the movement of a fifth brigade.

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Bryan County Sales Report for February 1st - 29th, 2008

March 5th, 2008

Number of Residential Listings Currently: 557
Number of sales during this period: 34
Average Sales Price: $253,751
Percentage of Asking Price Obtained: 97.4%
The Average Time on the Market: 153 days
Number of Months to Sell Current Listings: 16.38 months

Homes Sold in Bryan County:


Address List Price Sale Price DOM
169 Mitchell Rd 33,000 18,500 20
1040 Mack English RD 99,000 108,000 16
400 JOSHUA CR 134,900 133,000 57
931 Groveland Nevils RD 135,000 145,400 42
360 Creekside CR 141,900 139,500 392
35 Whippoorwill LN 158,000 150,000 174
331 TEAL LAKE DR 172,800 171,900 15
63 RYAN DR 179,500 170,000 97
45 PERRY DR 187,500 182,500 58
875 DAVIS RD 199,000 187,500 90
453 BELLE GROVE CR 199,900 199,900 5
85 Summer Hill CT 204,895 204,895 155
328 SHADY OAK CR 205,000 200,000 101
145 LEXINGTON CT 207,000 200,000 47
63 CAIRNBURGH 245,500 242,000 308
165 Peregrine Cr 253,183 254,983 36
156 St. Catherines CT 254,900 242,000 182
19 Forest View 259,900 253,000 371
187 Harbour LN 259,900 252,500 22
55 Bark Branch 260,900 260,900 123
178 Misty DR 264,900 262,000 847
1008 Young Way 287,300 292,655 0
1116 Kelsall DR 295,000 300,000 25
268 Kelsall DR 319,050 286,500 85
190 Windsong DR 320,000 302,500 139
50 Macbeth 329,800 313,000 325
237 Riverbend RD 329,875 325,000 113
74 US Hwy 80 East 375,000 350,000 107
88 Wysteria DR 384,900 384,900 386
50 Serenity DR 389,900 370,000 76
454 CHANNING DR 399,800 392,500 79
95 BALFOUR DR 399,999 393,000 234
767 CHASTAIN CR 429,900 415,000 381
102 Steeple LN 539,900 524,000 108

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Effingham County Sales Report for February 1st - 29th, 2008

March 5th, 2008

Number of Residential Listings Currently: 725
Number of sales during this period: 44
Average Sales Price: $176,735
Percentage of Asking Price Obtained: 93.8%
The Average Time on the Market: 147 days
Number of Months to Sell Current Listings: 16.5 months

Homes Sold in Effingham County:


Address List Price Sale Price DOM
503 E Deerfield RD 59,900 62,500 12
117 Eagle DR 64,900 63,000 23
102 Sherwood CT 75,000 72,500 363
100 Sherwood CT 89,900 72,500 36
37 Del A Rae 99,900 104,700 97
1004 WADLEY CR 109,900 104,900 75
36 LORA CT 119,900 111,500 73
128 KNOTTY PINE CR 122,100 119,963 298
102 Delaney CT 123,500 115,500 29
123 Reese WY 129,900 127,900 37
211 Lemans DR 144,000 140,000 113
130 Huger ST 148,000 141,000 323
168 HUGER ST 148,000 121,012 183
119 Brookfield DR 149,900 147,000 295
213 Walker DR 149,900 149,900 102
157 Stonewalk DR 155,000 172,350 6
144 Stonewalk DR 157,650 155,550 49
213 JASPER LN 159,900 158,500 283
208 Jasper LN 159,900 159,900 238
416 Flint DR 160,575 165,735 145
100 Fairhaven CT 164,900 164,900 12
154 Stonewalk DR 165,400 166,150 22
114 Frontage RD 168,900 153,750 41
127 Ridgewood CR 169,900 165,000 171
211 Wood Duck WY 169,900 165,000 97
301 W 1st Street 174,900 170,100 372
151 5TH ST 175,000 178,300 133
130 Dogwood WY 179,900 183,000 136
300 Road Atlanta 179,900 174,900 81
424 Flint DR 183,350 179,350 206
125 Windsong DR 186,860 186,860 243
108 Plantation WY 192,000 188,000 368
107 Caravelle CR 194,900 201,100 19
106 Stephens DR 200,000 193,000 110
118 Windsong DR 208,000 205,000 65
138 Stonewalk DR 220,000 210,000 76
2500 Noel Conaway RD 248,000 225,000 95
1180 Nease RD 262,000 232,000 73
227 Highland Pointe DR 265,000 265,000 379
412 Lake Tomacheechee DR 292,000 292,000 54
144 Sandy Springs 299,750 282,000 235
110 South Effingham Plantation DR 299,900 275,000 496
101 Homestead CT 359,900 330,000 53
507 W 9th ST 799,900 525,000 144

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Chatham County Sales Report for February 1st - 29th, 2008

March 5th, 2008

Number of Residential Listings Currently: 882
Number of sales during this period: 41
Average Sales Price: $251,343
Percentage of Asking Price Obtained: 97%
The Average Time on the Market: 127 days
Number of Months to Sell Current Listings: 21.5 months

Homes Sold in Chatham County (Pooler, Port Wentworth, Garden City, and parts of Bloomingdale and Savannah Real Estate):

Address List Price DOM
112 Leefield DR 112,900 309
12 Little River DR 118,000 202
124 Berwick Lake BL 119,900 59
38 Parish Way WY 127,900 176
17 Cordage Circle 134,900 248
319 Symons 134,995 41
8 TILLER WY 140,920 138
17 LAgan LN 141,500 121
252 Sonata CR 143,445 94
22 Lagan LN 145,065 221
109 Bluelake BL 147,500 3
116 Redfield DR 149,900 83
2008 Essex AV 150,000 84
85 STONELAKE CR 153,900 194
119 W TISBURY LN 155,000 26
32 Cottingham WY 163,012 89
14 Springwater DR 164,900 212
1 RAINTREE WY 165,900 172
613 Trellis Square 169,754 0
145 Regency CR 189,900 188
210 Pine Forest LN 195,055 0
25 Glenwood CT 197,919 80
264 Pampas DR 199,850 27
116 Quiet Pine CR 207,340 0
183 Village Lake DR 219,900 217
29 Old Bridge DR 220,000 107
16 Glenwood CT 224,719 48
139 Pine View CS 243,604 125
171 Somersby BL 257,887 237
402 COPPER CREEK CR 259,900 133
19 CRABAPPLE CR 301,280 0
19 HICKORY GROVE WY 424,900 175
257 SPANTON CRESCENT 439,900 25
10 Wyndy CT 448,000 0
18 WOODCHUCK HILL RD 459,900 582
102 Tahoe DR 482,900 0
9 Cedar Point DR 499,900 82
126 Kent TR 519,000 62
22 Grand Lake CR 529,900 294
111 BAYMEADOW PT 599,900 301
116 Grand View DR 757,900 68

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