Calling all Southerners

[baci]

(I have been thinking a bit more/researching with all the given advice from many members)

Many of you suggested areas and I have been looking into them, but when it comes to public school systems are any areas known to be strong? (or does one need to resort to the private sector) I know that is a tough one, but do any areas shine regarding public education through high school and still have the combination of great family area, wonderful southern living, things to do, affordable living and on and on. I know that a "perfect" area doesn't exist, but does any area, in your opinon, combine a great deal of that into one?

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by baci

(I have been thinking a bit more/researching with all the given advice from many members)

Many of you suggested areas and I have been looking into them, but when it comes to public school systems are any areas known to be strong? (or does one need to resort to the private sector) I know that is a tough one, but do any areas shine regarding public education through high school and still have the combination of great family area, wonderful southern living, things to do, affordable living and on and on. I know that a "perfect" area doesn't exist, but does any area, in your opinon, combine a great deal of that into one?

Myself, I am just not a Fayette County (GA) kind of person, but traditional family types do love it and it does pretty much fit the characteristics you're describing. You can get some pretty good deals on housing there right now - a lot of the developers kept building long after they should have with the market like it is, thinking that FayCo would be spared.

(Also, if you're wanting a Southern atmosphere without it being TOO Southern, Peachtree City (in Fayette County) is FULL of Northern transplants.)

Feel free to PM me with any questions you have on the area. I lived (on and off) in south Fayette County for 20+ years.

[MSKKG]

Originally Posted by baci

Many of you suggested areas and I have been looking into them, but when it comes to public school systems are any areas known to be strong? (or does one need to resort to the private sector) I know that is a tough one, but do any areas shine regarding public education through high school and still have the combination of great family area, wonderful southern living, things to do, affordable living and on and on. I know that a "perfect" area doesn't exist, but does any area, in your opinon, combine a great deal of that into one?

If you are looking in the Columbia, SC, area, Lexington One, Lexington Five, and Richland One are 3 strong school districts.