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Register for 2021 Spring Recreational Soccer with Savannah United

Friday, January 8th, 2021

Savannah United Soccer 2021 Spring

Savannah United Spring 2021 Recreational Soccer 

Registration is open for Spring 2021 Recreational Soccer with Savannah United. 

Register online @ SavannahUnited.com .

Questions or concerns? Please contact Savannah United Program Director, Paul Smith, p.smith@savannahunited.com or Recreational Administrator, Vanessa Asterman, v.asterman@savannahunited.com.

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Spring Youth Soccer Recreational Savannah United 2021

Toddler Tuesdays returns Jan. 12 @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah

Friday, January 8th, 2021

Toddler Tuesday Savannah Oatland Island kids 2021

Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah

Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program will meet at the picnic pavilion and will include: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.

UPDATE: Cost for the program is $5 for children and $5 for adults.

Registration is required and there are a limited number of spaces so reserve early.

Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.

See the 2021 Toddler Tuesday Winter Schedule and register online here.

Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com

Savannah public schools: Applications available Feb. 16 for free, lottery-funded Pre-K for 2021-22

Friday, January 8th, 2021

PreK Savannah Public Schools Chatham County

Free, lottery-funded Pre-K for 2021-2022 school year

2021-22 Pre-K Lottery Information

This free, state-funded Pre-K at some Savannah-Chatham public schools is open to all children who are 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 residing in Chatham County.

Learn more here. 

Pre-K applications for the 2021-22 school year will be available from February 16 to March 4, 2021.  When completing the application, be prepared to submit your child’s birth certificate and proof of address in the application.  Lottery notifications will be sent on April 7, 2021.

​To participate in the Pre-K Program, children must be four years of age* on or before September 1, 2021, and must be a resident of Chatham County.

​* Five-year-old children who have not previously attended the Pre-K program and who have developmental delays that impact their readiness for school may also enroll at the request of their parents. A Parent Acknowledgement form must be completed during registration.

For additional information, please email: amanda.drought@sccpss.com

Some Savannah private preschools and childcare facilities also offer the state-funded, free Pre-K program and have different application deadlines. Please contact those facilities for their application deadlines.

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Kindergarten & older

The application period opens Feb. 1 2021 for grades kindergarten & older for Savannah-Chatham public schools for 2021-22 school year.  Application window closes Feb. 19 2021.

Learn more here.

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Learn more about each school via videos.

VIDEO LINKS:

Elementary Schools             Middle Schools                    K-8 Schools

High Schools                         Charter Schools                   Learning Centers

Winter 2021 Kids’ Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Thursday, January 7th, 2021

Sign up your child for Scribble Art Studio in Savannah’s popular after school art classes for ages 5 and older as well as their Portfolio Builders’ Class for older children.

Classes run on:
Mondays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Thursdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM

Both the General Art classes and Portfolio Builders class run each day at both times for your convenience. You pick the day and time that works best for you. OPEN ENROLLMENT!

Classes run in 5 week sessions for $200. All supplies included.

Check out Scribble Art Studio’s updated website here.

Open enrollment. Register today at www.scribbleartstudio.com

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Birthday Parties & New Adult Workshops, too

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio where you’ll enjoy your choice of guided art project and then leave the mess for Scribble to clean up.

Adult Workshops

Host a creative escape for your crew at the studio. Scribble is now booking parties for you and your friends to try your hand at printmaking, or acrylic or watercolor painting.

Questions? Call Geoff at 202-379-5643

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Skype Spanish classes for kids with teachers in Nicaragua

Tuesday, December 29th, 2020

Just signed up my beginner Spanish student for affordable, online Spanish tutoring classes at home with teachers in Nicaragua @ La Mariposa Spanish School. 

One of the (few) benefits of virtual school is more time and opportunity for other virtual classes like this.

La Mariposa offers grammar or conversation classes for all ages and levels. So your child can improve their Spanish from home with native Spanish speakers. Cost: $12/hour. 

To learn more, email lamariposaspanishschool06@gmail.com or visit mariposaspanishschool.com/school/skype-classes/ 

Discount on 2021 Spring Recreational Soccer with Savannah United

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

Spring Youth Soccer Recreational Savannah United 2021

Savannah United Spring 2020 Recreational Soccer 

Give the gift of soccer this holiday season — take $10 off per player if you register before Dec. 31 2020!

Register online @ SavannahUnited.com .

Questions or concerns? Please contact Savannah United Program Director, Paul Smith, p.smith@savannahunited.com or Recreational Administrator, Vanessa Asterman, v.asterman@savannahunited.com.

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Teen Art Bootcamp @ The Studio School, Savannah

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

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We love this: an 8-week Art Boot Camp for Teens @ the beloved Studio School in Savannah.

This class – which will be Dec. 29 2020-Feb. 15 2021 – is intended to help teens up level their art audition portfolios; however, non portfolio seeking students may join in. Register online here. 

Each week, students will have an assignment that can be either begun and/or refined in class as students will have access to a password protected page created just for them where assignments will be posted before we meet in the virtual classroom.

Students will need to begin some assignments on their own and use class time to refine their art with instructor guidance while other assignments will be started in class and students will refine them on their own time. The instructor will be available for assistance through email contact. If students complete all assignments, they should end up with 8 total art pieces for the full course.

Learn more here.

8-week Art Boot Camp for Teens – let’s prep for portfolios!
Dec. 29 2020 – Feb 15, 2021
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30PM
two 4-week sessions available/ $99 per 4-weeks
includes real-time instruction & critiques, password protected page with all art resources, extra practice assignments, select demo videos
​Instructor: Linda Hollingsworth / info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com

The Studio School
1319 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401,
912-596-3873
info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com

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Teen Art Bootcamp @ The Studio School, Savannah

Monday, November 30th, 2020

teen art bootcamp holiday camps christmas break savannah chatham county studio school

We love this: an 8-week Art Boot Camp for Teens @ the beloved Studio School in Savannah.

This class – which will be Dec. 29 2020-Feb. 15 2021 – is intended to help teens up level their art audition portfolios; however, non portfolio seeking students may join in. Register online here. 

Each week, students will have an assignment that can be either begun and/or refined in class as students will have access to a password protected page created just for them where assignments will be posted before we meet in the virtual classroom.

Students will need to begin some assignments on their own and use class time to refine their art with instructor guidance while other assignments will be started in class and students will refine them on their own time. The instructor will be available for assistance through email contact. If students complete all assignments, they should end up with 8 total art pieces for the full course.

Learn more here.

8-week Art Boot Camp for Teens – let’s prep for portfolios!
Dec. 29 2020 – Feb 15, 2021
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30PM
two 4-week sessions available/ $99 per 4-weeks
includes real-time instruction & critiques, password protected page with all art resources, extra practice assignments, select demo videos
​Instructor: Linda Hollingsworth / info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com

The Studio School
1319 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401,
912-596-3873
info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com

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Kindermusik Savannah Sleigh Bells & Snowballs Musical Playdate for ages 0-7

Monday, November 30th, 2020

Sleigh bells Christmas Savannah Kindermusik 2020 toddlers CHatham County

Join  Kindermusik Savannah with your 0-7 year old on Saturday, December 12 for monthly musical Kindermusik playdate!

Celebrate the beauty of winter through music, movement, instruments, stories and more!

Each child will take home an instrument and 10 Kindermusik songs from this musical playdate. Class held in studio at 10AM and virtually over Zoom at 11AM. Enrollment is limited for the in studio class, so reserve your child’s spot today: kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Also, new December themes for weekly studio classes start this week. First weekly studio trial class is free! Text 912-432-5885 for more info.

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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Savannah PreK, Kindergarten: Advanced Academics microschool in Savannah

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

preK Kindergarten Savannah Pooler schools microschool

Advanced Academics in Pooler

Advanced Academics in Pooler five-days a week Early Learning Program PreK & Kindergarten for ages 4 and 5 is $250 a month. Choose from English or Bilingual/Spanish. Learn more here.

Advanced Academics in Pooler microschool offers full-day sessions for homeschoolers and early learners on a small campus in Pooler, as well as enrichment classes. Enrichment classes are open to the public.

Advanced Academics can customize education for each child.

Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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(Savannah Holidays 2020) Kindermusik Sleigh Bells & Snowballs Musical Playdate for ages 0-7

Sunday, November 22nd, 2020

Sleigh bells Christmas Savannah Kindermusik 2020 toddlers CHatham County

Announcing Kindermusik Savannah’s monthly musical playdates for December: “Sleigh bells & Snowballs”!

This musical playdate celebrating the beauty of winter will be offered once in the studio and once virtually, over Zoom.

Open to children ages 0-7 with their caregivers on Sat. Dec. 12 2020.

Studio class will be at 10AM; virtual class will be at 11AM.

Each child will receive an instrument and 10 Kindermusik songs. Virtual families will receive their items by mail after the class.

Enroll at kindermusikwith88keys.com.

Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.

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Fall 2020 Kids’ Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Saturday, November 21st, 2020

Scribble art studio savannah chatham county

Sign up your child for Scribble Art Studio in Savannah’s popular after school art classes for ages 5 and older as well as their Portfolio Builders’ Class for older children.

Classes run on:
Mondays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Thursdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM

Both the General Art classes and Portfolio Builders class run each day at both times for your convenience. You pick the day and time that works best for you. OPEN ENROLLMENT!

Classes run in 5 week sessions for $200. All supplies included.

Check out Scribble Art Studio’s updated website here.

Open enrollment. Register today at www.scribbleartstudio.com

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Birthday Parties & New Adult Workshops, too

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio where you’ll enjoy your choice of guided art project and then leave the mess for Scribble to clean up.

Adult Workshops

Host a creative escape for your crew at the studio. Scribble is now booking parties for you and your friends to try your hand at printmaking, or acrylic or watercolor painting.

Questions? Call Geoff at 202-379-5643

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Live demo by renowned woodturner @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah

Sunday, November 15th, 2020

woodturner Coastal Heritage Society Savannah Georgia State Railroad Museum

 

Coastal Heritage Society and Lowcountry Turners invite the public to attend a live demonstration by renowned woodturner, Nick Agar @ the Blacksmith Shop, Sat. Nov. 21, 10:30AM-12:30PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah.

Agar’s work can be found in museums and collections throughout the world. He has a teaching studio in Brooklet and more information about Nick can be found at his website, nickagarstudios.com.

Georgia State Railroad Museum is a large, open-air historic site with plenty of space for safe social distancing. For the safety of all staff and guests, social distancing protocols will be observed. Masks are required.

Admission to the demonstration is included in the cost of regular admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum, $11 for adults; $7 for children (ages 2-12). This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members.

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FREE kids’ program @ Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 location, Bluffton SC

Saturday, November 14th, 2020

Sandbox Children's Museum Hilton Head Bluffton

FREE Discover, Imagine, Grow (D.I.G.) program @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Bluffton SC

This FREE school readiness program is back at Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 location on Thursday mornings during the 10AM play session.

With a smaller group size and health and safety protocols, your 3-5-year-old can experience hands-on learning in a guided setting. The curriculum is aligned with the SC Early Learning Standards and covers topics in art, science, math, and social studies.

To register. please call Bluffton’s Tanger 2 location at 843-705-6235.

The Sandbox at Tanger 2
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910

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Fall 2020 Kids’ Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020

Scribble Art studio classes youth children students Savannah Chatham County

Sign up your child for Scribble Art Studio in Savannah’s popular after school art classes for ages 5 and older as well as their Portfolio Builders’ Class for older children.

Classes run on:
Mondays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Thursdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM

Both the General Art classes and Portfolio Builders class run each day at both times for your convenience. You pick the day and time that works best for you. OPEN ENROLLMENT!

Classes run in 5 week sessions for $200. All supplies included.

Check out Scribble Art Studio’s updated website here.

Open enrollment. Register today at www.scribbleartstudio.com

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Birthday Parties & New Adult Workshops, too

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio where you’ll enjoy your choice of guided art project and then leave the mess for Scribble to clean up.

Adult Workshops

Host a creative escape for your crew at the studio. Scribble is now booking parties for you and your friends to try your hand at printmaking, or acrylic or watercolor painting.

Questions? Call Geoff at 202-379-5643

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Kindermusik Savannah November musical playdate for ages 0-7

Sunday, November 8th, 2020

Kindermusik Savannah playdate toddlers preschoolers music early

This is the week!

Kindermusik Savannah’s November play date is this Sat. Nov. 14 2020, at 10AM, and there are still a few spots left for you.

Ages 0-7 and their caregivers welcome for a morning of instruments, movement, stories, singing and more.

Each child gets to take home an instrument and 10 Kindermusik songs.

To enroll, visit kindermusikwith88keys.com today!

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FREE kids’ program @ Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 location, Bluffton SC

Friday, October 30th, 2020

Sandbox Children's Museum Hilton Head Bluffton

FREE Discover, Imagine, Grow (D.I.G.) program @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Bluffton SC

This FREE school readiness program is back at Sandbox Children’s Museum Tanger 2 location on Thursday mornings during the 10AM play session.

With a smaller group size and health and safety protocols, your 3-5-year-old can experience hands-on learning in a guided setting. The curriculum is aligned with the SC Early Learning Standards and covers topics in art, science, math, and social studies.

To register. please call Bluffton’s Tanger 2 location at 843-705-6235.

The Sandbox at Tanger 2
Tanger Outlets Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910

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Fall 2020 Kids’ Art Classes @ Scribble Art Studio, Savannah

Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

youth art classes Scribble Savannah

Here’s a bright idea.

Sign up your child for Scribble Art Studio in Savannah’s popular after school art classes for ages 5 and older as well as their Portfolio Builders’ Class for older children.

Classes run on:
Mondays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM
Thursdays: 4:30-5:30PM & 5:15-6:15PM

Both the General Art classes and Portfolio Builders class run each day at both times for your convenience. You pick the day and time that works best for you. OPEN ENROLLMENT!

Classes run in 5 week sessions for $200. All supplies included.

Check out Scribble Art Studio’s updated website here.

Open enrollment. Register today at www.scribbleartstudio.com

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Birthday Parties & New Adult Workshops, too

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday party at Scribble Art Studio where you’ll enjoy your choice of guided art project and then leave the mess for Scribble to clean up.

Adult Workshops

Host a creative escape for your crew at the studio. Scribble is now booking parties for you and your friends to try your hand at printmaking, or acrylic or watercolor painting.

Questions? Call Geoff at 202-379-5643

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum remain open; temporary closure of Old Fort Jackson, Savannah History Museum

Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Savannah Children's Museum

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah and Savannah History Museum will be temporarily closing to the public beginning Sun. Nov. 1 2020 and will reopen in spring 2021.

Old Fort Jackson and Savannah History Museum will still be offered as a venue available for private events and booked group tours. Please contact Julia Keating via email at jkeating@chsgeorgia.org for more information regarding weddings and events at Old Fort Jackson and Natalie Butler via email at nbutler@chsgeorgia.org for weddings and events at Savannah History Museum.

For private and group tours at all sites, please email Emily Beck via email at ebeck@chsgeorgia.org.

Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum will remain open to the public Thursday-Saturday, 9:30AM-2:30PM

Both sites are large, open air museums that allow for safe social distancing. Optional combination admission tickets offered for both sites. The special discounted ticket for both museums is $17/adult and $13/child.

Regular admission to Georgia State Railroad Museum is $11/adult and $7/child and to Savannah Children’s Museum is $8/person (18mos and older). As always, Coastal Heritage Society Members are FREE! Become a member here.

For the safety of all staff and guests, guests are asked to observe social distancing protocols, wear masks and adhere to public health safety protocols at all of Coastal Heritage Society sites.

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Pooler Scholastic Book Fair open to the public @ Advanced Academics

Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

Scholastic Book Fair @ Advanced Academics in Pooler

You’re invited to Advanced Academics’ Scholastic Book Fair in Pooler in November. This event is open to the public.

The book fair will be @:
Advanced Academics
405 Highway 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

Book Fair dates and times:

Nov. 11, 12-6PM
Nov. 12, 11AM-6PM
Nov. 13, 11AM-6PM
Nov. 14, 9AM-5PM
Nov. 16, 11AM-6PM
Nov. 17, 11AM-6PM

Questions? Email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com or call 912-348-2017

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Advanced Academics in Pooler five-days a week Early Learning Program PreK & Kindergarten for ages 4 and 5 is $250 a month. Choose from English or Bilingual/Spanish. Learn more here.

Advanced Academics in Pooler microschool offers full-day sessions for homeschoolers and early learners on a small campus in Pooler, as well as enrichment classes. Enrichment classes are open to the public.

Advanced Academics can customize education for each child.

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Savannah Cultural Arts Center free at-home activity: character development

Monday, October 26th, 2020

at-home Halloween kids' activity Character Savannah Cultural

How do actors become their character?

This imagination-engaging activity from the Savannah Cultural Arts Center helps beginning actors learn and practice character development skills.

Just in time for Halloween, try out this technique with your costume!

Find the instructions here. 

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Savannah Cultural Arts Center free kids’ activity: find #animalsinsavannah

Monday, October 19th, 2020

safari animal free statues hunt savannah kids

Where can you find a boar in Savannah? Officially named Il Porcellino, this Italian bronze statue can be seen in the front lawn of the Armstrong-Kessler Mansion, just north of Forsyth Park.

Downtown Savannah is full of such animal statues and figures across its squares, homes, and fountains.

Follow along with the Savannah Cultural Arts Center to discover and learn more about our permanent animal residents–for free!

Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @SavannahCulture and #animalsinsavannah

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Special new Kindermusik Savannah class for ages 4-7

Sunday, October 18th, 2020

kindermusik savannah toddlers music early education

Join Kindermusik Savannah in the studio every Monday afternoon at 4PM for a special advanced Kindermusik class just for your older children!

Each month, the class studies a new theme through movement activities, instrument play, and creative learning. First class is free!

Text 912-432-5885 to try out your complimentary class.

kindermusikwith88keys.com

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(Home school, PreK, Kindergarten) Open House @ Advanced Academics Pooler Microschool

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

Advanced Academics microschool Pooler preK kindergarten

Advanced Academics in Pooler

Advanced Academics in Pooler is invites you to tour their microschool at an open house, 9AM-2PM Wed. Oct. 28 2020.

Advanced Academics is offering a 50% discount on the five-days a week Early Learning Program for ages 4 and 5. Twelve spaces are available at these discounted rates. Choose from English or Bilingual/Spanish.

Also offered: 25% off tuition for 1st-5th grade.

Learn more here.

Advanced Academics in Pooler microschool offers full-day sessions for homeschoolers and early learners on a small campus in Pooler, as well as enrichment classes. Enrichment classes are open to the public.

Advanced Academics can customize education for each child.

Advanced Academics
email: adv.aca.mail@gmail.com
912-348-2017
405 Hwy 80, Suite 104
Pooler, GA 31322

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