WHAT DOES THE MILITARY SAY ABOUT RETIRING TO THE

 ST. MARYS AREA?

 

 

 

Submarine Base, Kings Bay:
Best Base for Retirement


Submarine Base, Kings Bay - Bancroft Memorial

Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia has been voted by sailors in the Navy Times Best Base Award program as their pick for the base closest to which most want to retire. SUBASE Kings Bay is 30 minutes from the metropolitan area of Jacksonville but not in the midst of urban crowding and circumstances that go along with a big city. The base is relatively young (just over 20 years old) and the surrounding community has tripled in size since construction of facilities began. Yet, there is plenty of space, not a lot of traffic, and a conveniently laid out base infrastructure. Most of the critical services are nearly all within walking distance. Two of the factors which make Kings Bay appealing for retirement is the overall low cost of living as well as a very supportive, friendly local community. Sailors also praised the excellent public school system and down-to-earth atmosphere. For those who like to travel, a big plus is the proximity to Jacksonville International Airport as well as I-10 and I-95. The weather is also great and the Kings Bay area was popular among retirees active in outdoor recreation.

 

 

Newly opened VA Clinic offers Primary and Mental Health Care Services!

 

St. Marys, Georgia
Marianna Community Based Outpatient Clinic

205 Lake Shore Point
St. Marys, GA 31558
Phone: 912-510-3420
Fax: 912-510-3425

St. Marys Community Based Outpatient Clinic
(Station #573GJ)

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Services

Primary Care, Mental Health

Driving Directions

From I 95, take Georgia Hwy 40 exit # 3, east towards Kingsland. Travel 2.2 miles on HWY 40 to Kings Bay Road where you will turn left or north. Then after traveling 0.2 miles turn right or east on Lake Shore Point Road. Follow Lake Shore Point Road to the St. Marys CBOC which will be on the right or north side of the road. The clinic is the last building on the road. It is located on the grounds of the Southeast Georgia Health System.

VA Outpatient Clinic Opens In St. Marys

POSTED: Wednesday, September 24, 2008

ST. MARYS, Ga. -- A new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in St. Marys will save thousands of veterans long drives for medical treatment and advice about benefits.

The clinic opened Wednesday. Its chief medical officer, Dale Brown, said it will be fully staffed by December with 20 doctors, nurses, lab technicians and a pharmacist.

Brown said the clinic will accept veterans from anywhere with no geographical restrictions.

Clinic officials estimate they will treat 5,000 patients from the region during the next year.

Brown said the clinic is designed for outpatient treatment and that patients who need immediate hospitalization will be sent across the street to the Southeast Regional Health System's hospital.