 Having lived in
New York, California, Pennsylvania and North Carolina, when it
came time to retire we were looking for the perfect place for
us – no snow or ice, great recreational opportunities, good golf
courses and most of all, affordable living costs. We chose the
Tampa, Florida area and it was ideal for about 18 months or until
the hurricanes of 2003 and 2004 hit and caused huge increases
in property taxes and homeowner’s and auto insurance. That’s
when we realized we needed to go back to square one and begin
our search once again.
Retirement Living Magazine suggested South Georgia so we contacted
Triple Crown Hometowns Retirement Development Partnership and
received an information packet which was so inviting that we
immediately scheduled a trip to see what the Valdosta and surrounding
areas had to offer. It took just one day to realize that everything
we wanted was right here in Lowndes County and because Valdosta
is located to conveniently to I-75, we could still remain in
close touch with not only Florida friends but those in other
areas as well.
That all happened almost four years ago and we are as happy
in Valdosta today as we were when we first moved here. The climate
is terrific, the people are warm and welcoming, a small town
atmosphere still remains even though the area is growing by leaps
and bounds with a great revitalized downtown area with shopping,
dining, and entertainment, all sorts of cultural opportunities
throughout the communities, the University is a major plus for
us as well as the great medical facilities. South Georgia really
has it all. I would strongly recommend to retirees who are looking
for an active life style at an affordable price to relocate here!
Sandy Prentiss
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Come
experience Georgia’s Heart and Soul, and unparalleled, exceptional
quality of life, charm with an essence of grandeur and history,
from plantations of cotton and tobacco, or pecans and peanuts
. . . the emergence of the railroad . . .Colleges and universities
. . . time has been good to our hometowns. It’s not all fried
chicken or catfish and grits that makes the South great place
to retire. It’s not just the warm hospitality, the mild year
round climate, a lower cost of living or the proud military presence,
outstanding health care, outdoor recreational opportunities and
abundant cultural venues. It’s a combination of all these things…
and more. It’s community partnership and diversity that makes
us strong . . . working and playing together; a winning attitude.
. . leadership and team players . . . civic and social organizations
. . . businesses . . . continuing to rise above. It’s overcoming
challenges and promotion change and growth . . . while preserving
the past . . . meeting the needs of citizens and visitors alike
. . . following a vision that promotes a bright and prosperous
future for all. This is the heart and soul of our collection
of spirited communities . . . our “Jewels of the South” . . .
From the smallest to the largest . . . together. . . these Hometowns
make South Georgia a golden place for your golden years!
"When
Beth and I retired, from Illnois, we looked for an area that
had a hospitable climate and hospitable people. We have been
fortunate to find both of our desires in Valdosta, GA. This city
has an abundance of everything we were looking for – recreation,
medical services, educational opportunities, arts and culture,
churches and shopping venues-minus the traffic and congestion
that most communities have that offer all the amenities we have
found here. I love to golf and Beth loves to shop – but we do
enjoy taking classes at the University’s Learning in Retirement
Center together. When we began house hunting we found a wide variety
of housing options available and they’re building more – new subdivisions
and golf courses!"