Savannah, the first city established in the State of Georgia, was founded in 1733 when General James Edward Oglethorpe arrived on Yamacraw Bluff to establish the last of the 13 colonies of England. Savannah's historic City Hall now sits on the same bluff overlooking the Savannah River where Oglethorpe landed and was greeted by Tomo-chi-chi, leader of the Creek Indians who lived here.

Savannah now sits as a jewel on the east coast of the United States, a leading tourist center and the most historical city in Georgia. You'll find one of the nation's best-preserved urban historic districts in Savannah and there's lots to see, including Forsyth Park, the historic squares, and approximately 1,100 homes, churches, and commercial buildings.

Forsyth Park is a popular downtown recreation spot, featuring tennis courts, a Fragrant Garden for the Blind and other attractions set amid azaleas, palmetto, magnolia and oak trees. The city's aesthetic charm makes it a magnet for artists.

And, lest we forget about all that water, it should be noted that Savannah's 137,560 residents played host to the 1996 Olympic yachting competition.

Many visitors comment on the beauty of the wide, treelined streets, the parks & squares that bloom with azaleas, and the Palmetto, Magnolia, and Oak Trees graced with Spanish Moss. You can easily find monuments to both Confederate and American Revolutionary heroes.

Savannah is known as having one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the United States! Plus, we've received lots of attention from the book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Savannah is also becoming an attractive location for movie producers. Lots of Savannah can be seen in the Julia Robert's movie, "Something To Talk About" and parts of the blockbuster movie, "Forrest Gump", were filmed in Chippewa Square, in our historic district. Adding to the list is Sandra Bullouch and Ben Afflick in "Forces of Nature" along with Will Smith and Matt Damon in "Bagger Vance".