So, for those preparing to move to Savannah, Georgia (Savannah), listen up.

I've gathered a few important things based on my experience, so if you need this information, keep it in mind.

Savannah is not a big city, nor is it rural; it's a coastal tourist town, so there are some unique aspects to consider.

Knowing these things in advance will make the first month or two much easier.

What's the first thing to take care of? A car.

While you can walk around downtown, if you need to go to the grocery store, the hospital, or the airport, you'll be stuck without a car.

Make sure to arrange for a car before you move or plan to buy one as soon as you arrive.

Also, you need to quickly switch to a Georgia driver's license.

You can handle this at the DDS (Department of Driver Services) office; just bring your ID, social security documents, and proof of address.

Many people tend to procrastinate, but the law requires you to make the switch within 60 days, so don't delay.

You need to set up utilities as soon as you move in.

Electricity is through Georgia Power, gas is provided by ENSTAR Natural Gas, and water is managed by Savannah-Chatham County.

For internet, you can choose between Comcast Xfinity or AT&T Fiber.

Depending on the neighborhood, one of these may be more reliable, so check in advance.

Another important thing is hurricane preparedness. Savannah is on the coast, so hurricane season runs from June to November every year.

As soon as you move in, visit the Chatham County Emergency Management Agency website to check which evacuation zone your home is in. Also, prepare an emergency kit.

You should have a box with enough water, food, medicine, copies of important documents, a flashlight, and batteries to last 72 hours.

If you own a home, make sure to consider flood insurance.

If your home is in Flood Zone A or AE according to FEMA flood maps, flood insurance is a requirement for obtaining a mortgage. Without it, you won't be able to secure a loan.

If you have children, check early for registration with the SCCPSS (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System). If you wait too long, you may not get a spot in your desired school.

Lastly, let me tell you about the Korean community. Savannah is not as densely populated with Koreans as Atlanta.

However, there are people who gather around churches, so if you contact one, you can get a lot of information.

Reach out to one of these four churches: Savannah Korean Baptist Church (skbc.net), Savannah Korean Presbyterian Church (skpc97.com), Savannah Immanuel Church (savannahimmanuel.org), or Savannah Korean United Methodist Church (savannahkumc.org). They can provide you with all the initial settling-in information.

Korean groceries are about a four-hour drive to H Mart in Atlanta, so consider making a trip once a month or setting up an online ordering route to make life easier.

With this, you should have a good overview of settling in. I hope this helps a little.