Serving Savannah, Georgia
and Surrounding Areas,
Since 1985.
and Surrounding Areas,
Since 1985.
Hilarious entertainment and creating awareness of a great cause is what makes up the annual Kiss-a-Pig Campaign here in Savannah, Ga. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the largest fundraiser of the year for the American Diabetes Association and the Savannah office is committed to educating the public about how to stop diabetes and support those living with the disease.
This unique event creates diabetes awareness and raises funds for the mission of the Association, which is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. This year's Kiss-a-Pig Campaign has been dubbed "SOWvivor" and is presented by Piggly Wiggly. The celebratory gala "Escape to Pig Island" will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 7:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom in Savananh.
Kiss-a-Pig is a regional campaign with competitors from throughout Southeast Georgia and Coastal South Carolina competing to raise money. At the end of the two-and-a half-month campaign, the team that raises the most money kisses a live pig, honored by the Association as the original source of insulin. For more information about Kiss-a-Pig or to inquire about Gala Tickets, contact Maria Center at 912-353-8110, ext. 3091 or email mcenter@diabetes.org.
This event is such a fun way to get involved and raise awareness for a great cause - Stopping diabetes. Come out and join the fun this weekend and bring a friend...or five!
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, ADA conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities.
Contact Helen Miltiades for any and all of your Savannah, Ga Real Estate or vacation needs and questions. You can also connect with me on my Facebook Page for events and happenings in the Savannah area, as well as home ownership tips, real estate market updates, and so much more!
If you are moving to the Savannah, Ga area, any one of the many homes for sale could just be your dream home!
It's almost Mother's Day and since the most popular gift for mom is flowers, I thought I'd provide you with a few places in Savannah to get them. From your ever popular roses to the most unique flowers you can imagine, there's a place in Savannah to find them. Every mother deserves to be recognized for her ability to care, nurture, and provide a life for her children as well as the rest of the family who depends on her. In addition to giving mom special treatment this Mother's Day, load up on the flowers, as you'd be hardpressed to find a woman who doesn't like them!
Kiwi Fleur
Kiwi Fleur offers flowers from the romantic to the dramatic! Show the special mom in your life just how much you care with a special Mother's Day flower delivery. They have the best selection of flowers and gifts for Mother's Day and you can even have the florist create something stylish to fit her personality! When it comes to flowers, the possibilities are endless. Visit the shop, call 912-352-0995 , or order online. They are located at 714 Mall Blvd. Suite 2 in Savannah.
Pink House Florist & Greenhouse
Pink House Florist & Greenhouse also offers Mother's Day flower delivery to Savannah or nationwide and prides themselves on having 27 years of professional floral design experience and providing both contemporary and traditional flower arrangements. Family owned and operated, all of their products are 100% guaranteed. They are located at 6725 Waters Ave. in Savannah and in addition to placing an order online you can call 912-351-9930.
Ramelle's Florist
Ramelle's Florist has flowers for Mother’s Day that will suit any style or taste and they offer Mother’s Day flower delivery to Savannah, GA or nationwide! They are family owned and operated and are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of their customers are important, their professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why they always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect. They are located at 2007 Abercorn St in Savannah and in addition to ordering online you can call 912-234-2261.
Ribbons & Roses
Ribbons & Roses help you say "Thinking of you, mom" and "I love you always" with flowers, no matter whether you live here in Savannah or across the country. From unique to traditional, the mom in your life will love to have Mother's Day flowers delivered to her by Ribbons & Roses. You can order online or call 912-631-2183. They are located at 2501 Montgomery St. in Savannah.
How are you going to show your appreciation for the special mom in your life this Mother's Day?
Contact Helen Miltiades for any and all of your Savannah, Ga Real Estate or vacation needs and questions. You can also connect with me on my Facebook Page for events and happenings in the Savannah area, as well as home ownership tips, real estate market updates, and so much more!
If you are moving to the Savannah, Ga area, any one of the many homes for sale could just be your dream home!
For some, it may be easy to replace such things as a window, fix a leaky faucet, or make layout changes, but for the rest of us, hiring a contractor is a necessity. To ensure your receive the best quality of workmanship and service, it is important to choose the right person(s) to get the job done, as a top priority among home owners is maintaining not only the look, but the "health" of the overall structure.
Here are some tips for choosing the right contractor for your home:
Ask for References. Talk with others who have had work done by the contractor. Find out about his capabilities and quality of workmanship. The best advice you will get is from someone who has a history with the contractor.
Ask to see the Contractors Work. Take advantage of social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to research the contractor on your own. Their on-line presence will tell you a lot about the contractors quality of work, as well as a little character too!
Ask for the Insurance Certificate. Licensed contractors will have an insurance certificate that verifies current workers compensation and general liability insurance, but note that contractors without employees are not required to carry workers compensation insurance. Verifying this information could prove to be vital in the event of a problem.
Ensure there will be a Written Contract. Always insist on a written contract, and be sure to incorporate any warranties, guarantees, or other special circumstances.
Get Estimated Start and Completion Dates. Be realistic when thinking about the start and end dates, and if the timing doesn't sound right to you, ask the contractor to explain in further detail the reason for his suggested time.
Beware of an Unusually Low Cost Estimate. The age old adage, "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," applies here. You shouldn't always choose the contractor with the lowest bid, as the quality of work may not be what you are hoping for. Make sure to do the proper research in determining what kind of materials will be used or what types of other labor is needed in order to choose the contractor.
Choose a Contractor you are Comfortable with. The entire home improvement process will be less stressful if you choose a contractor whom you've connected with in some way. A contractor should be able to express to you that he understands your tastes and needs to finish with the best result.
Always make sure to do the proper research when hiring an outside party to provide home maintenance and improvements, as a bad experience can lead to a decrease in the value of your home.
What suggestions do you have for home owners who need to hire a contractor?
Contact Helen Miltiades for any and all of your Savannah, Ga Real Estate or vacation needs and questions. You can also connect with me on my Facebook Page for events and happenings in the Savannah area, as well as home ownership tips, real estate market updates, and so much more!
If you are moving to the Savannah, Ga area, any one of the many homes for sale could just be your dream home!
Whether you want to experience the breathtaking sights, the water, the food, the classic southern charm, the history, or the variety of things to do in Savannah, there's a tour for that! Savannah offers so much to see so if you are looking for a fun and easy way to make the most of the area, you've got to check out one (or many) of these tours. I'm going to focus on three of the most popular ones in this post, but will follow up with additional posts with more tours.
Savannah is the largest city in Georgia and is known as America's first planned city. It attracts millions of visitors who enjoy the architecture and historic structures such as the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South's first public museums), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest black Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third-oldest synagogue in America), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America). Today, Savannah's downtown area is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States.
Because the history that makes up beautiful Savannah is one of the most popular reasons why people want to live or vacation here, let's start with the HISTORIC SAVANNAH TOUR, provided by Savannah Tours. The Historic Savannah Tour takes you through downtown historic Savannah on a 35-passenger open-air trolley and is fully narrated by an experienced professional tour guide.
You will experience over 270 years of rich history in just 90 minutes. This comprehensive tour covers much of Savannah's beautiful historic district, including our lovely historic squares, River Street, and City Market. It runs from 9:00 am to 4:30pm daily, and includes free pick-up and drop-off from any downtown Savannah hotel. You can order online or call 888-653-6045 to order or for more information.
If the food here in Savannah is of interest to you, then the FOODY TOUR IN SAVANNAH is a must for you! On this wonderful culinary tour of Savannah, you'll visit 7 unique restaurants and specialty food locations. The 7 visits are chosen, subject to availability, from a list of 15 Savannah locations, including the Lady & Sons restaurant, owned by the Queen of the Food Network, Paula Deen. You may even get to meet Paula and/or her sons if Lady & Sons is available and they are at the restaurant.
Your guide will tell you about the South's rich culinary history as you go, and at each location the staff and owners will share what makes their food special. There's no other way to taste the most delicious and unique food items Savannah has to offer! Your small group tour may include: Shrimp and Grits, Cupcakes, Fried Chicken, Iced-Tea, Sweet Potato Fries, Barbecue (Chicken or Pork), Gourmet Chocolates, Collard Greens, Macaroni & Cheese, French Frozen Hot Chocolate, and many other items. Bring your appetite and your cameras! You can order online or call 888-653-6045 to order or for more information.
The SAVANNAH MOVIE TOUR is by far the most exciting, and entertaining 90-minute tour in the South. On this small group tour you will visit over 68 movie locations up close on a climate controlled luxury coach, and view movie clips on LCD screens while passing the same locations. Over 85 movies have been shot in Savannah since 1915, and 10 Academy Awards have gone to those films.
You'll see where Forrest Gump sat on the bench, Paula Deen's Lady & Son's, Clary's Cafe, Leopold's Ice-Cream, the Mercer House from "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," the Six Pence Pub from "Something to Talk About," to name a few. You'll also see the gorgeous homes of the stars, where the stars love to dine, shop, and party! Bring your camera, because you never know who you might see! You can order online or call 888-653-6045 to order or for more information.
Contact Helen Miltiades for any and all of your Savannah, Ga Real Estate or vacation needs and questions. You can also connect with me on my Facebook Page for events and happenings in the Savannah area, as well as home ownership tips, real estate market updates, and so much more!
If you are moving to the Savannah, Ga area, any one of the many homes for sale could just be your dream home!
If you have children, no matter their age, the schools available become one of the most important factors in choosing where to live. Here in Savannah, Ga, we are blessed to have a variety of award winning schools that provide top notch educations and are lucky and happy to be a part of a school system that continues to expand and adjust for the best interests of the children.
In order to help you with your decision to move to the Savannah area, I've put together this in depth look of the area schools so you can rest assured your child is receiving is an exemplary education.
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System - serving Savannah, Pooler, and Pt Wentworth
State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge announced the finalists for 2013 Georgia Teacher of the Year and for the third year in a row Savannah-Chatham’s Teacher of the Year has been named a state finalist! In Savannah-Chatham, selecting the district’s Teacher of the Year comes as a year-long effort that combines an intensive application process, panel interviews, and classroom observations.
"This is truly a great accomplishment for Mrs. Konter and one that we can all take pride in. The Teacher of the Year program is a major highlight for our district and this community. It showcases the dedicated, and very talented, educators that serve our children each day," said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Thomas Lockamy. "The state level recognition is representative of the high quality teachers found throughout all schools in Savannah-Chatham County."
Here's an example of how the school system is making changes to better the education of the area students:
Construction has begun for the new wing of the Largo-Tibet Elementary School. The addition to the school will be among one of the many facility upgrades taking place in Savannah-Chatham County funded by ESPLOST. The new wing is 13,200 Square Feet of free standing addition that is suited for 12 classrooms (K-1st). It will include a teacher’s resource suite including conference/work room, and support areas (custodial, storage, electrical, and data server rooms). New classrooms are built to support the latest technology employed by SCCPSS. An energy efficient mechanical system will be installed. Also, a new canopy will connect the existing campus and bus canopy plus all data, fire alarm, and intercom systems will connect back to the existing facilities. The new wing will eliminate old portable classrooms buildings and create green space.
What's important to you when choosing where to raise a family?
Contact Helen Miltiades for any and all of your Savannah, Ga Real Estate or vacation needs and questions. You can also connect with me on my Facebook Page for events and happenings in the Savannah area, as well as home ownership tips, real estate market updates, and so much more!
If you are moving to the Savannah, Ga area, any one of the many homes for sale could just be your dream home!
Helen is a native Savannahian. She has been a Realtor for 26 years and has been awarded the Savannah Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club for 24 consecutive years. She has earned the designations of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) which only 3% of all Realtors in the nation have achieved. She received her brokers license in 1988 and established Helen Miltiades Realty in 1990.
