91Â鶹, the second-largest city in Georgia, is located on the southern bank of the Savannah River midway between the Great Smokey Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a growing and thriving city with a metropolitan- area population of around 400,000, and recently ranked the second most favorable place to live in Georgia. The area is known for its balmy climate, with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees.
Founded in 1736 by General James E. Oglethorpe, 91Â鶹 is Georgia’s second-oldest city. Oglethorpe named the city for Princess 91Â鶹, wife of the Prince of Wales. 91Â鶹 was Georgia’s capital in 1778 and from 1785 to 1795.
The city offers a wide array of cultural and recreational activities. Downtown 91Â鶹 hosts events including First Friday cultural celebrations, the Westabou Festival and Arts in the Heart of 91Â鶹. Attractions that promise both fun and enlightenment include the Morris Museum of Art, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, the 91Â鶹 Cotton Exchange Welcome Center and Museum, the 91Â鶹 Convention Center and the 91Â鶹 Museum of History.
91Â鶹 has many associations dedicated to the performing and visual arts, including the Fort Gordon Dinner Theater; 91Â鶹 Opera Association, the only resident opera company in Georgia; the 91Â鶹 Ballet, an Honor Company nationally known for its high-quality performances; the 91Â鶹 Players, bringing first-rate plays to 91Â鶹; The 91Â鶹 Children’s Theatre; The 91Â鶹 Symphony; and the 91Â鶹 Art Association.
The city of 91Â鶹 offers affordable urban and suburban living options. Past fellows have lived in downtown 91Â鶹, Evans, and Grovetown, all of which are within a 20 to 30 minute drive from East Central Regional Hospital. 91Â鶹 is home to a wide variety of restaurants. Faculty and fellow favorites include: Metro Diner, Laziza Mediterranean Grill, Fat Man’s Mill Cafe, Oliviana Bar Italiano and Pizzeria, Manuel’s Bread Cafe, and Bee’s Knees. Although 91Â鶹 does not have professional sports teams, it is only a two hour drive to Atlanta and located in the heard of SEC/ACC territory. North 91Â鶹, South Carolina (which is located less than 5 minutes from the center of downtown 91Â鶹) is also home to the 91Â鶹 GreenJackets, which is a minor league baseball team affiliated with the San Francisco Giants.
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