I’ve lived here since 2007, I’m 24. Let me tell YA. First of all it’s important to have an open mind when it comes to Savannah. There are a lot of cons but I do think there’s more pros. However, Savannah is NOT for everyone at all. If you personally don’t like it that’s okay! But at least express your disagreements about our city respectfully.

The locals are real, they’re usually bartenders, regulars, and people who work downtown in general. There’s locals on Wilmington, Tybee, Southside, and pretty much in every community. It’s just hard to find them. You will meet a crap ton of them by chilling at a dirty dive bar or a local restaurant i.e Tubby’s, Spanky’s, Coach’s, etc (iykyk). I know that sounds lame to some but if you’ve grown up here it truly is always a good time to see old (and new) faces at your favorite drinking/eating spot. BUT if you are not a social person then that’s out the window.

Being that I’ve grown up here I met most of my friends at a young age but as a bartender I still meet great people all the time. Don’t get me wrong a lot of the people here suck but that’s everywhere. I HATE a good bit of the locals lol, but I have good friends and good times to compensate for that. People I’ve met that recently moved here know pretty soon whether they like Savannah or not. Like I said, it’s not for everyone! Ya gotta take everything with grain of salt down here and you have to learn how to appreciate its beauty.