Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, GA
City Information

 

Population: 131,370

Elevation: 42 feet above sea level

Land Area: 74.7 square miles

Location: Savannah is situated at the mouth of the Savannah River, which forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina. The Intracoastal Waterway runs along the east coast, much of which is comprised of ecologically vital marshes.

Time Zone: Savannah is located in the Eastern Time zone (when it's noon in Savannah, it's 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Savannah observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

Getting Around:
Chatham Area Transit (CAT)
900 East Gwinnett St.
Savannah, GA 31401
CAT offers fixed bus routes in Savannah and Chatham County.

Scooters
Coastal Scooters
418 W. Broughton Street
Savannah, GA 31401

Belles Ferry
Getting to Hutchinson from Downtown is easier than ever. The Belles Ferry leaves the ferry landings on River Street and Hutchinson Island at regular intervals.

The Cat Shuttle
This free and convenient shuttle has 32 stops throughout the Historic District including shops, attractions, hotels and more.

National Holidays:
New Year's Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President' Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, December 31