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5 Things Seniors Don't Know They Can Get For Free Or Cheap Getting older comes with some perks. Here are a few of them. 1. National parks and historical sites Pay a one-time fee and gain access to a lifetime of free admission to more than 400 national parks and historic sites. 2. Amtrak discounts If you're 62 or older, you can get 15 percent off the current lowest rail fare. 3. Fitness discounts The national organization, Silver Sneakers, can help insured seniors to find free fitness activ
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July 26, 2015

For many people, "retirement" conjurs images of snowbirds — white-haired men and women — migrating to Florida. Florida has the sunshine and beaches after all.

But, wait ... Georgia has that, too.

So why don't people automatically think of retiring to Georgia?

Maybe they believe these myths about the Peach State.

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Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.

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