It looks like I'm getting a new job in Columbus, GA. I have never been there and know nothing about the area: good/bad areas to live, etc. Thanks!
Need some advice SixPackers: Columbus,GA/Phenix City, AL area
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so nice parts....like most Southern towns. Ft. Benning has a large footprint there as well. Where are you working in Columbus? Depending on if you have kids or not....there are different parts to live. Many of the public schools are excellent, but it has good private schools.
If you are wondering, my wife is from Columbus and her family still lives there...we visit often. It is a town that you can live in some of the older parts and they are still nice.
Have you visited and/or even looked at houses?
-SD
If you are wondering, my wife is from Columbus and her family still lives there...we visit often. It is a town that you can live in some of the older parts and they are still nice.
Have you visited and/or even looked at houses?
-SD
If that's on the table for you at all, PM me and I can help you out. Otherwise, I think squint is accurate. Outside of their little association with the mafia, I have nothing really bad to say about Phenix City.
So that's not a problem. It's a contractor job at Ft Benning. Got a call tonight, and they want me there ASAP, but I won't know for sure I have the job until next Wednesday or Thursday (contingent offer letter being emailed to me tomorrow).
Looking more at income taxes. Trying to figure out if I live in AL and work in GA, do I have to pay income tax in both places? I've been spoiled living in TN with no state income tax....
If you live in AL and work in GA you will file a non resident GA return and a resident AL return. The income you earn in GA will be taxed by GA. You will report that same income to AL along with any other taxable income to AL (interest, dividends, etc.). You will get a credit in AL for the tax paid in GA. The credit is based on the lesser of, the tax paid to GA or the tax on GA income using AL rates. Does that help?
******** and the people who live there are also back-*** necks. Auburn would be a cool town, but that is a 45 minute (really an hour to Benning) drive.
For a young family (no kids)....there are some decent options in Columbus. It actually has a somewhat decent nightlife too. It's half the size of Jackson and has a much better downtown scene. If you are looking for a house...just geta realtor...they can give you a run down on the different areas / schools / etc. Like I said, Columbus has some excellent schools.
What sort of contract work do you do? Reason I ask....the in-laws family supplies some stuff out at Benning (they are in the building supply business).
Good luck!
-SD
Also....squirldawg (who posts on here lives on Columbus, hemay have some better insight).
For a young family (no kids)....there are some decent options in Columbus. It actually has a somewhat decent nightlife too. It's half the size of Jackson and has a much better downtown scene. If you are looking for a house...just geta realtor...they can give you a run down on the different areas / schools / etc. Like I said, Columbus has some excellent schools.
What sort of contract work do you do? Reason I ask....the in-laws family supplies some stuff out at Benning (they are in the building supply business).
Good luck!
-SD
Also....squirldawg (who posts on here lives on Columbus, hemay have some better insight).
and close to the Alabama/ Georgia border. Work with several people who commute from AL to GA to work everyday, and you might want to take into account the time change as well. If you have a 45 minute drive from Pheonix city you will hae to leave your house at 6 AM CT to make it to a job that starts at 8 ETin Columbus. It might not be a big deal for you, but its just something to keep in mind
....you also get home at the same time you leave.
That sound's Stansbury-ish, but it's true. Except on May 8th.
If you're single, no kids, I'd definitely live in Columbus just to make things easier and to be closer to work.
That sound's Stansbury-ish, but it's true. Except on May 8th.
If you're single, no kids, I'd definitely live in Columbus just to make things easier and to be closer to work.
I live about an hour east of there and I would suggest the georgia side .... it's just a more desireable / appealing place to reside as opposed to the alabama side .... I would def do my own recon as the areas around there differ quite a bit .... also if you live in alabama and work in georgia you might have to pay dual state income taxes because ft benning is in ga.
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and still have an apartment there you could sublease. If you are interested in Auburn, the place is empty and clean and ready to move in. PM me if you are interested.
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of some other handyman type stuff, let me know...I can get you hookedup in Columbus. I would concur with the individual that said the Georgia side is nicer. Depending on what you are looking for, there are some good options. There is a historic district in Columbus with some nice starter homes that arecool...old and okay priced....good bit of younger folks. Heck, there are also someniceolder apartments in that area.
Good luck...
SD
Good luck...
SD