Hello Georgia Movers & Welcome Georgia New Residents!
The Peach State
As a wise Ray Charles once sang, “Georgia (you’re) on my mind”. He may have been singing about a woman, but there are plenty of people who feel the same way about their beloved state. Home to mean sweet tea and several popular television shows, get ready to relocate to a place with serious personality!
Relocating to Georgia - Being a New Resident of Georgia
If you’re preparing to move to Georgia, you’ll want to make sure to take care of all registration, driver’s license renewal and paperwork with the DMV. Top priorities will be in the list below:
- If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can most likely convert it to a Georgia license. (And that’s without having to redo your written or road tests!) Make sure to get your new license within 30 days of establishing residency.
- You’ll need insurance for your car from a company licensed to do business in Georgia. If your current insurance isn’t able to do business here, check out a Georgia insurance agent.
- Make sure to register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency.
You also need to title your vehicle. You can title and register it at the same time – by going to your local Georgia Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with the proper paperwork and information. See the complete list at: http://www.dmv.org/ga-georgia/car-registration.php#New-to-Georgia
Georgia New Resident Information for Moving Quotes
Weather: The climate of Georgia is considered humid subtropical. This usually means hot & humid summers contrasted with mild winters. There is variance across the state in temperature. For example, due to the hill country in the north and Atlantic Ocean on the east, northern and central Georgia experiences far cooler temperatures and more snow.
However, no matter what part of the state you’re in you can expect precipitation throughout the year. When you relocate here, also expect to experience common tornadoes and tropical cyclones.
Population & Cost of Living: Move to Georgia and you’ll become one of nearly 10 million residents of the state. Besides being the birthplace of Girl Scouts and fantastic peaches, the cost of living is very good. The national average Cost of Living Index is 100, and Georgia’s is below this at 92.
Georiga's Employment Rate & Economy
As of Fall 2014, Georgia has the highest unemployment rate of any state in the country. It’s capital, Atlanta, has some great jobs to offer, however, rates hit terrible rates after the recession of 2008.
For those employed in Georgia, top industries include government, transportation, manufacturing, finance, insurance and real estate.
ULTIMATE GEORGIA ATTRACTIONS FOR MOVING COMPANIES
- Savannah - This city, once the state’s capital, is filled with magnificent sights and rich history. For example, here you’ll find the home of the woman who founded Girl Scouts!
- The Varsity - This nationally famous food joint opened in the 1920s and has been popping ever since. Head to this spot in Atlanta for a mean burger and onion rings. One of their most classic items? The chili cheese hot dog.
- Lane Packing Co. - This place consists of thousands of acres of produce that will make your mouth water. Come here the freshest peaches, pecans and strawberries!
FUN FACTS ABOUT GEORGIA
- Be careful when you dine in Gainesville. Here, the Chicken Capital of the World, it is illegal to eat chicken with a fork!
- Georgia produces the most of the 3 Ps in the country - peanuts, peaches & pecans.
- The largest farmers’ market is hosted by Forest Park, Georgia.