A guide to
Chatham & Liberty Counties, GA
2016
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CHATHAM & LIBERTY SCHOOLS Bartow Elementary School 1804 Stratford St Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 395-5300
Joseph Martin Elementary School 1000 Joseph Martin Rd Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 368-3114
Georgetown School 1516 King George Blvd Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 395-3475
Brittin Elementary School 2772 Hero Rd Bldg 7392 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 Phone: (912) 368-3324
Coastal Middle School 1595 US Hwy 80 East Savannah, GA 31410 Phone: (912) 395-3950
Lyman Hall Elementary School 1396 Shaw Rd Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 368-3348
Beach High School 3001 Hopkins St Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 395-5330
Lewis Frasier Middle School 910 Long Frasier Dr Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 877-5367
Godley Station School 2135 Benton Blvd Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: (912) 395-6000
Diamond Elementary School 516 Davis Ave Bldg 5602 Fort Stewart, GA 31315 Phone: (912) 876-6094
Derenne Middle School 1009 Clinch St Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 395-5900
Waldo Pafford Elementary School 2550 15th St Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 877-4188
Bloomingdale Elementary School 101 East Main St Bloomingdale, GA 31302 Phone: (912) 395-3680
Liberty County High School 3216 East Oglethorpe Hwy Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-4316
Groves High School 100 Priscilla Thomas Way Savannah, GA 31408 Phone: (912) 385-2520
Frank Log Elementary School 920 Long Frasier Dr Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 368-3595
East Broad Street School 400 East Broad St Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 395-5500
Butler Elementary School 1909 Cynthia St Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 395-2525
Midway Middle School 425 Edgewater Dr Midway, GA 31320 Phone: (912) 884-6677
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Chatham & LibertyCounties, GA INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS
CHATHAM INFO & HISTORY
Chatham County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia, and is located on the state’s Atlantic coast. The county seat and largest city is Savannah. One of the original counties of Georgia, Chatham County was created February 5, 1777, and is named after William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2015 population estimate for Chatham County was 286,956 residents, making Chatham the most populous Georgia county outside the Atlanta metropolitan area. In the official 2010 census, the population of Chatham County was 265,128. Chatham is the core county of the Savannah metropolitan area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 632 square miles (1,640 km2), of which 426 square miles (1,100 km2) is land and 206 square miles (530 km2) (32.6%) is water. Chatham County is the northernmost of Georgia’s coastal counties on the Atlantic Ocean. It is bounded on the northeast by the Savannah River, and in the southwest bounded by the Ogeechee River. The bulk of Chatham County, an area with a northern border in a line from Bloomingdale to Tybee Island, is located in the Ogeechee Coastal sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The portion of the county north of that line is located in the Lower Savannah River sub-basin of the Savannah River basin, while the very southern fringes of the Chatham County are located in the Lower Ogeechee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.
CHATHAM DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 265,128 people, 103,038 households, and 64,613 families residing in the county. The population density was 621.7 inhabitants per square mile (240.0/km2). There were 119,323 housing units at an average density of 279.8 per square mile (108.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 52.8% white, 40.1% black or African American, 2.4% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.4% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 9.8% were Irish, 8.7% were
English, 7.9% were German, and 4.6% were American. Of the 103,038 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.3% were non-families, and 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 34.0 years. The median income for a household in the county was $44,928 and the median income for a family was $54,933. Males had a median income of $42,239 versus $31,778 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,397. About 11.6% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
LIBERTY INFO & HISTORY
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,453. The county seat is Hinesville. Liberty County is part of the Hinesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Savannah-Hinesville-Statesboro, Georgia Combined Statistical Area. Liberty county was established in 1777. It is named for the popular American ideal of liberty. Sunbury was first designated the county seat in 1784. In 1797, the seat was transferred to Riceboro and in 1837 it was transferred again to Hinesville. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 603 square miles (1,560 km2), of which 490
square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 113 square miles (290 km2) (18.7%) is water. The eastern and southern portion of Liberty County is located in the Ogeechee Coastal sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The northern and western portion of the county is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin.
LIBERTY DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 63,453 people, 22,155 households, and 16,566 families residing in the county. The population density was 129.5 inhabitants per square mile (50.0/km2). There were 26,731 housing units at an average density of 54.6 per square mile (21.1/km2).[14] The racial makeup of the county was 47.1% white, 42.2% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.6% Pacific islander, 0.6% American Indian, 2.9% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 9.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 8.8% were German, 6.9% were Irish, and 6.0% were American. Of the 22,155 households, 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 25.2% were non-families, and 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.18. The median age was 27.9 years.The median income for a household in the county was $42,674 and the median income for a family was $46,818. Males had a median income of $35,881 versus $31,159 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,662. About 15.0% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.
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LOCAL HEALTHCARE CHATHAM & LIBERTY COUNTIES, GA
Chandler Hospital 5353 Reynolds Street Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 819-6000
Urgent Care 9 Mill Creek Cir Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: (912) 748-9992
Low Country Eye Care 127 E General Screven Way Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 877-2422
Memorial University Medical Center 4700 Water Ave Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: (912) 350-8000
Parkway Ctr for Cosmetic Dentistry 130 Canal St Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: (912) 748-5868
Titus Family Chiro. & Sports Therapy 7373 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Bldg 6 Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 355-3170
Liberty Regional Medical Center 462 Elma G Miles Pkwy Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 369-9400
Morrison Dental Associates 6602 Abercom ST Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 662-0010
Complete Chiropractic Center 1101 E 51st St Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: (912) 662-6970
Savannah Health & Rehabilitation Ctr 815 East 63rd Street Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 352-8615
Habersham Dental Center 2515 Habersham St Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 234-2206
Marsh View Senior Living 7410 Skidaway Rd Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 354-6185
Savannah Specialty Care Center 11800 Abercom Street Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 925-4402
EnVision Eye Care 321 Montgomery St Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 927-0707
Berwick Animal Hospital 5733 Ogeechee Rd Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 232-4249
Tuttle Army Health Clinic 1061 Harmon Ave Fort stewart, GA 31314 Phone: (800) 652-9221
Georgia Eye Institute 4720 Waters Ave Savannah, GA 31404 Phone: (912) 354-4800
Georgetown Veterinary Hospital 21 Brasseler Blvd Savannah, GA 31419 Phone: (912) 927-3900
BERTY COU I L & M A NTI H T A ES H C
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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Sea Dog Charters Stop Wishin’... Let’s Go Fishin’ with Sea Dog Charters! Offering day trips and fishing charters for up to 5 people, Departing from Ft. McAllister Marina We offer the best charter fishing trips in Southeast Georgia! Book online now to book your 4, 6, or 8-hour tour aboard the “Teacher’s Pet.” Sit back, relax and let Captain James and his crew take care of your fishing needs! Fishing Packages include pole, bait, license, fillet of catch and cold water. We usually travel 7-22 miles out in the ocean. Sea Dog Charters 3203 Ft. McAllister Rd Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 610-2710
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Ghost City Tours On our Savannah Ghost Tours, you’ll walk through some of the most beautifully creepy locations you can imagine. We’ll visit haunted and historic homes, hidden cemeteries and many of Savannah’s secret, haunted locations. You’ll feel the rush of adrenaline as you explore some of the most haunted places in America. Ghost City Tours is Savannah’s most popular tour company when people want to learn more about the ghosts and hauntings that occur in Savannah. We offer all ages ghost tours as well as adults only ghost tours. All of the tours of Savannah’s ghosts and haunted locations have been carefully researched to ensure that you’ll get the facts. You won’t hear made up stories about zombies eating babies in a graveyard while taking one of our ghost walks. Ghost City Tours Savannah , GA 31401 Phone: (888) 859-5375 For more information visit www.ghosttoursinsavannah.com
Pin Point Heritage Museum Pin Point Heritage Museum, located in the old A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory, is your chance to experience the Gullah/Geechee culture first hand. For nearly 100 years, the community of Pin Point was quietly isolated on the banks of the Moon River just south of Savannah. Now, you can explore the refurbished museum complex and experience multimedia presentations, exciting exhibits and unparalleled views of the marsh! Pin Point Heritage Museum 9924 Pin Point Ave Savannah, GA 31406-8565 Phone: (912) 355-0064
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FUN FACTS ABOUT EXERCISE
1. Listening to music while exercising can improve your work out performance by 15%! 2. Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This improves brain power and brain activity! 3. Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory! 4. If you run at a 10 minute per mile pace you can burn 104.3 calories per mile! 5. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat your body burns while resting! 6. If you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes you can help prevent signs of aging! 7. Having more muscle than fat means you can consume more calories! 8. Exercising on a regular basis helps boost your immune system. This means you’ll get sick less often than people who don’t exercise! 9. Exercising increases the amount of endorphins that are released into your body and increases productivity! 10. Sweat releases dirt through your pores which reduces acne and breakouts. Workouts improve the overall look of your skin. 11. Exercising can help ease your mind and rejuvenate your body. Working out will make you feel great and boost your confidence! 12. If you’re someone who has trouble sleeping or staying asleep then working out is your answer. Exercise helps to clear your head and helps you feel relaxed!
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STAYING
SAFE in
Always Lock Your Doors
One of the easiest everyday safety precautions to take is locking your doors. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood and you trust your neighbors, criminals could still target your home. Lock your doors when you are home, as well as when you leave the house. And get in the habit of locking your car doors as well! When I am driving alone, I lock my doors, especially in bigger cities.
Use Your Peephole
When someone knocks on your door, before you answer you should take a look through the peephole. If you don’t recognize the person, and it’s not someone like the mailman or a maintenance man, then it might not be a good idea to open your door. Lots of robberies these days happen by homeowners simply opening their door, only to be forced inside and taken advantage of.
Don’t Pick up Hitchhikers
This goes without saying, but women driving alone are bright red targets for hitchhikers. There’s always the chance that it’s just a misfortunate soul who needs a ride, but why risk it? There will be others who come along, and you need to keep your safety in mind. When you are alone in a car with a stranger, you won’t have anywhere to go or any way to get help should the situation go wrong.
Never Stop to “Help” Children
I know, this tip sounds cruel. But recently, criminals have been employing a new and dirty trick. In secluded areas of the highway or back country roads, they are leaving covered car seats alongside the road. When someone, usually a woman, stops to help the baby, the woman is either abducted or her car stolen. If you notice a small child or a car seat along the roadside, call 911 and do not stop!
Wear Your Seat Belt
You would be surprised at how many lives this simple mechanism in a car could save, yet how many people refuse to wear theirs. Start forming the habit of buckling up no matter how short of a drive you may have. If nothing else, wearing your seat belt will prevent you from getting a ticket in most states!
Have Emergency Supplies on Hand
It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. Leave one in your car and one in your house. Ideally, these kits should contain items suited to personal needs and local weather tendencies. A few good basics are water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, cell phone charger, a blanket, an extra jacket and pair of shoes, candles, matches, flashlight and batteries, money, and copies of documents you might need in the event that your personal belongings were all lost. Consider diapers and formula if you have a baby, and personal hygiene products as well.
Avoid Dark Parking Lots
This might be hard tip to avoid, depending on where you live or work, but lots of women are attacked or abducted from dark parking lots. If you can’t get around walking through a dark parking lot, carry your car keys in your hand. In the event of an emergency, you can press the panic button on your car remote. This is usually enough to scare a potential attacker away!
Bloomingdale Police Department 8 W US Hwy 80, Bloomingdale, GA 31302 Phone: (912) 748-8302 Pooler Police Department 119 U.S. 80, Pooler, GA 31322 Phone: (912) 748-7333 Port Wentworth Police Department 323 East Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 Phone: (912) 964-4360 Hinesville Police Department 123 East Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 368-8211 Tybee Island Police Department 78 Van Horne ST, Tybee Island, GA 31328 Phone: (912) 786-5600
Take a Self Defense Course
Learning a few basic moves in self-defense could possibly save your life! Most cities should have a place or two that offer self-defense classes, and they shouldn’t be too costly. In the event you should need to use what you learned, the class will have paid for itself!
Learn How to Handle Natural Disasters
Try to gather basic information on what to do when presented with natural disasters, a medical crisis, or even bomb threats. If nothing else, at least learn which natural disasters are likely to occur in your area, and what you should do in the event of one happening. Find out where to go, whom to contact, which items to grab, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
Don’t Panic
Whatever you do, when faced with any kind of danger, emergency, or scary situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to use common sense. The situation will more than likely get worse if you freak out. If you must freak out, freak out on the inside, but remain calm on the outside and do what needs to be done.
Airport Fire Department 1401 Robert B. Miller, Jr Rd, Savannah, Ga 31408 Phone: (912) 966-8225 Garden City Fire Department 160 Main St, Garden, GA 31408 Phone: (912) 966-7780 Southside Fire Department 2225 Norwood Ave, Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: (912) 354-1011 Hinesville Fire Department 103 Liberty Street, Hinesville, GA 31313 Phone: (912) 876-4143 Riceboro Volunteer and Rescue 5786 South Coastal Highway, Riceboro, GA 31323 Phone: (912) 884-5297
RECYCLING MATTERS
RECYCLING NEAR YOU Southern Metal Recycling 2820 Tremont Rd, Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 232-4363
FACTS ABOUT RECYCLING •
Currently less than 35% of households and less than 10% of businesses in the U.S. recycle. (EPA 2011)
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Those levels have barely improved in 15 years despite billions of dollars spent on competitions, symposiums, awareness campaigns and sorting technologies.
Fortune Recycling 102 N Gamble Rd, Savannah, GA 31405 Phone: (912) 236-8514
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The experience at the bin needs to be improved for the general public, which is why we have introduced society-wide standardized labels.
Green Acres Recycling 1901 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 314115 Phone: (912) 349-6851
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If the US recycling levels can reach 75% it will be the environmental benefit of removing 50 million cars from the road each year and it will generate 1.5 million new jobs. Improving and increasing recycling is one of the greatest opportunities for our environment, our natural resources, and our economy!
Baggett Recycling Inc 1111 Mente Dr, Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 2323-7787
Sonoco Recycling 1926 W Gwinnett St, Savannah, GA 31415 Phone: (912) 232-4413
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