I paid Utility Services online and as I usually do, and about 30 days later I got a notice that…read morethe payment had been declined. When I called to see why, a very nice gentleman talked me through what I needed to do, and I proceeded to pay. The process was convoluted and not really clear, in addition there is a fee for paying by card. I am not a happy camper. I am sorry that I was rude to the employee who was trying to help me, but I still do not understand why there is now a problem and never has been before this July through September bill. I had also driven downtown to find the office to pay, and now I remember why I do not go downtown in Savannah.

I didn't think I was ever going to review this place, but here we are…read more.. When I first activated my account, I was constantly thinking wtf howwww is this place real?! - this was when there was no online payments and they were in the midst of a serious breakdown of services. Payment processing was so delayed that there were probably a million articles written about it in the local paper and every time you called about your account status, they literally said I don't know. And it was an honest answer because their system was so archaic that there was no way to track every account in a seamless and accurate way. This is what happens when you hire a group of ladies to sit in the back and open mailed payments like it's 1995. Literally. I saw them. And laughed. Anyway I called them every 1-2 weeks for like 4 months. Crazy. Phone calls and in person visits had similar results. And then! They finally caught up on all the payment processing (totally absurd) and then launched online payments. Things got much much better. Yes, there's a fee to pay your bill online, but I'd rather pay a small fee than driving all the way downtown. I wish they had paperless billing like the rest of civilization, but...oh well. Whenever you call, they are almost always friendly and helpful, and depending on who you interact with, they're fairly friendly in person too. If you must visit in person, the best time is in the morning because there is usually no wait and you'll find parking right outside. Also they require a $100 deposit to activate your account (which is bizarre...many other cities require just a small activation fee on your first bill), but this is refundable upon closing your account. It is applied to your last bill and you receive a refund on the remaining balance, and this was literally the fastest refund I've ever received. 100 times faster than receiving a refund from Comcast - ugh don't even get me started.

I visit this library several times a month as it is the closest one to downtown Savannah …read more The first floor of the library is the kids section, with the second story dedicated to the adults. The library as a whole is very nice with an extremely helpful and professional staff to assist you. With a Live Oak library account, you can check out and reserve books, DVDs or movies . Children who attend school in the sourounding counties can obtain an account with no overdue book fees. That seems pretty nice This evening I went to see Shawn Gaskell play the Kora (21-string West African Harp) in concert. It was conducted on the second floor of the library. He also explained how the Kora is constructed and told us several stories of his travels in Ghana. As always, I enjoyed my time there and I am looking forward to my next visit.

What a shitty, shitty library system and leadership. Losing a whole county and just how antiquated…read moreservices, offerings, and the collections are is inexcusable.

I recently visited during the NOGs Tour of Hidden Gardens and was reminded what a lovely home this…read moreis! Truly one of my favorite homes to tour in Savannah. Wonderful history and they do a fabulous job. I also love that they are a part of the Coastal Heritage Society. I often get the annual pass to visit this home as well as other Savannah sites.

I visited this historic home after seeing a couple of the rooms featured in the movie Bride Hard…read more Once I was there to experience the well preserved beauty of the home it was easy to see why it was chosen as a film location. My tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the house and even other movies filmed there. The tour started in the basement with stories about slave workers. The tour ends in the upstairs bedroom, learning about about Alida "Harper" Fowlkes. It you are interest in historic homes, definitely check out the Harper-Fowlkes House if you are in Savannah.

You don't really have a choice about where you get your water from in Savannah, so utility…read morecompanies aren't held to much of a "customer service" standard. Although Consolidated Utilities is a bit behind the times with billing, etc. their customer service staff is pretty helpful. I called about changing my billing address and getting my current balance. The woman who helped me was surprisingly pleasant and professional. She took care of business, no problem. Maybe real humans CAN do it as well as computers! I still think they should offer online billing, though.

Seems my SS check is now arriving June 10th. It was the 5th of every month, my only income. I…read morejust now called to ask my bill be due date be changed to June 10, and Valarie said "we don't change due dates mam" So now I will incur a late fee every month! There is no corporate office as it's a privately owned company. I'm so pissed! Consolidated Utilities are such financial bloodsuckers

This square is located on Abercorn, between Taylor and Gordon Streets. It was named in honor of…read moreJohn C. Calhoun, a United States Senator from South Carolina who was known as the great orator of the south. He served as Secretary of War, Secretary of State, and the Vice President under John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. This was one of the final three squares to be completed in 1851. This square is unique in that it is the only square in the City of Savannah with all of its original buildings still intact. Many of the home along the the square were built in the 1850's and 1860's in the Greek Revival style. One of the historic buildings that overlooks the square is the Massie Common School House. It was designed in the Greek Revival style by John Norris and served as Georgia's first school. General William Sherman took over the school in December of 1864 and used it as a hospital. Another historic building along the square is the Gothic Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church founded in 1868. Construction of the church began in 1875. The first phase of construction was completed in 1875 and the second floor was finished 12 years later. There are stories of this square being haunted because this square was a slave burial ground containing 1,000 graves. In 2004 a skull was discovered by utility workers outside the Massie Heritage Interpretation Center on the square's southeastern side. Slaves in the 18th century were buried in the area that is now the square when the land was on the outskirts of Savannah's city limits. Many of the bodies were moved to Laurel Grove Cemetery South but apparently they still missed a few. Points of interest near Calhoun Square includes Clary's Cafe two blocks north, famous for it's breakfast and Savannah's biggest park, Forsyth Park, is three blocks southwest from the square. Today you can sit on a bench and reflect on the history of this part of the city beneath the trees that cast their shade over this hallowed ground.

The mature Live Oak tree canopy, limbs dripping with Spanish Moss, make Calhoun Square the perfect…read moresetting for its ghost stories! Those believing in the supernatural make this Square a must see. Additionally, Calhoun Square was one of the last three squares to be laid out in 1855. James Oglethorpe's 1733 city plan was still an ongoing vision one hundred and twenty two (122) years later with its construction. John C. Calhoun, an accomplished South Carolina statesman, Vice President to John Quincy Adams and Secretary of War for the United Stares of America, was the namesake of Calhoun Square. This is an intriguing Square with original buildings surrounding the square and ghost stories involving its history. Originally, in Savannah's infancy, the property that is now Calhoun Square was beyond the city limits. At that time, this property was the resting place of approximately "1,000 slaves", according to Wikipedia Squares of Savannah. The bodies were later moved to Laurel Grove Cemetery South. However, some remains were obviously missed as utility workers found a skull in 2004 that testing revealed dated back to the 1800s. For this reason, many Ghost tours make Calhoun Square a spot to investigate, and hopefully encounter, paranormal activity. Savannah is touted as one of America's most haunted cities in the USA, and Calhoun Square is one of many intriguing ghostly places to visit due to the burial ground history. Additionally, several of the homes and Massie School facing Calhoun Square are supposedly haunted. Some interesting facts regarding the surrounding buildings: *Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church stands grandly on the southwest corner of Calhoun Square. This gothic style church was named after and a tribute to the brothers and founders of Methodism, Charles and John Wesley. First services were held in 1868. *Greek Revival style Massie School is located on the southeast corner of Calhoun Square and was Savannah's and the state of Georgia's first public school. It's namesake Peter Massie, a Scotsman, gave Savannah $5,000 to build a school for "children of the poor". Massie School opened in 1856 and educated students until 1974. *The Greek Revival style home at 432 Abercorn Street in the southeast corner of Calhoun Square has an interesting past of death, and some say the most haunted in Savannah. The home was built for civil war veteran and cotton merchant, General Benjamin J. Wilson. The family of five children moved in in 1869. His wife died sometime after of Yellow Fever, and legend has it her ghost still wonders the home. *Stories of Prohibition bootlegging and murder make up some of the history of the Espy home, built in 1900, at 421 Abercorn Street and facing the northwest corner of Calhoun Square. This home belonged to federal judge, Carl Espy, who lived a double life as a respected judge and had a thriving, secretive bootleg business. Supposedly his granddaughter tragically died in the home, and his son was found murdered here, as well.

Savannah is one of those places that just sticks with you. Walking through the historic squares…read moreunder the oak trees with the Spanish moss feels like stepping back in time. Everything is clean, scenic, and full of character. There's a great mix of history, food, and things to do. Whether you're exploring downtown, eating at local spots, or just taking it all in, it's hard not to enjoy yourself. My family and I had an awesome time and I'd go back again without thinking twice.

I only had about eight hours to spend in Savannah, and that was nowhere near enough--but it was…read morejust enough to fall in love. As a world traveler and former airline employee, I'm not afraid to get lost in a city and explore, and Savannah felt like the perfect place to do exactly that. From the moment I arrived, the entire vibe was romantic, historic, and visually stunning. The Spanish moss draping from the trees, the cobblestone streets, and the gentle rhythm of the river along River Street created an atmosphere that felt both timeless and welcoming. One of the highlights for me was seeing the beautiful span of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge and wandering through the iconic squares--each one peaceful, shaded, and thoughtfully designed with fountains and tree-lined pathways that almost form natural archways overhead. The city grid is laid out so well that it makes exploring easy and enjoyable, even if you're short on time. What really struck me was the architecture. The homes, the gas lanterns on porches, the historic buildings--it all felt like a refined throwback to another era. Elegant, charming, and full of character. You can sense the pride in preservation here. And seeing the presence of SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) throughout the city adds another layer of creativity and energy that makes the whole place feel vibrant and alive. Savannah embodies what I imagine when I think of Southern lifestyle--gracious, beautiful, and a little bit magical. Bottom line: Savannah is a city meant to be savored, not rushed. I barely scratched the surface in my short visit, but it left such a strong impression that I already know I'll be back--next time with more time to wander, explore, and most definitely eat my way through this gorgeous city.

Was excited to re-visit Wormsloe with their new gift shop and welcome center. They now offer ample…read moreparking equipped with EV charging stations and a gorgeous new building at the start of the Wormsloe experience with gift shop, restrooms, and a cute "porch area". Single day tickets for Historic Sites are only available to purchase on site the day you visit, not online. However, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They offer a shuttle that will take you to 1.5 miles down the picturesque drive or you can walk. Cars are not longer permitted down the drive. The shuttle does offer some interesting facts and is open air allow you to take pictures and still enjoy the outdoors! The shuttle drop-off is at the museum that is on-site. It is in MUCH need of a renovation as some of the interaction pieces are no longer working. I remember visiting in either elementary school or middle school some 20-ish years ago and I don't believe it has been touch since then. You are able to walk the grounds to visit the ruins via the trails. It is waterfront property with views into the marsh and channels off the Skidaway River. Keep in mind that mosquitos and sand gnats may be a nuisance; plan accordingly.

Wormsloe is one of those places that's more about the experience than the destination. We wanted…read moresomewhere scenic to take a long walk and get out of the city for a bit, and it was great for that. The oak-lined entrance is beautiful and definitely worth seeing at least once. That said, I'd be lying if I said it totally lived up to the hype. It felt a little underwhelming overall, especially considering how long the walk is. Bring water -- seriously. If I did it again (and I absolutely will not), I'd probably rent bikes instead of walking the whole thing. I actually love history, so I was expecting to be more engaged by the historical side of it, but it just didn't really do it for me. I almost feel bad about it. In all fairness - half the site was closed so maybe I just got unlucky that day. The crowd also killed the vibe. It was the worst kind of tourist energy.

I needed glasses for about five years and couldn't get them because they were $500.00 for my…read moreprescription. I called America 's Best same thing, $500.00 for two pairs of glasses. A friend of mine told me to go to St. Mary's community center. I called and left a message the Director called me back right away. She gave me the email and I sent in my prescription from Walmart and she said it could be up to $75.00 but I got them for $35.00. I picked out my pair when I went in and it took six weeks to get them back but for that wasn't a big deal. Five years without glasses what's another five years, right? When they came in I got them adjusted at My Eye Doctor and they were slightly irregular but they were able to fix that. I felt like there was a lot of love and care for their Clients and I cherish my new glasses that I got through the Charity. I think wealthy people and the Local Eyeglass places donate their slightly irregular frames for the Indigent Community.