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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2024
Public Meeting on Study to Remove Railroad Crossing on President Street

New meeting added: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 AB Williams Elementary School 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Public Meeting on State Route 204 Corridor Study

This meeting will be an open house format with stations

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Community Development Block Grant Commenting Period and Public Hearing

The Chatham County Board of County Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on October 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at 124 Bull Street, 2nd Floor, Savannah, Georgia for the purpose of discussing completed activities and receiving citizen feedback.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Individual Assistance from FEMA Available for Chatham Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene

This assistance applies to individuals and households. FEMA may be able to help residents with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). Residents may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses.

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News
  • 2024
Mosquito Control: Protecting Our Community Year-Round

In this episode of The Chat podcast, Public Information Director Catherine Glasby talks with Ture Carlson, director of Mosquito Control, about the department's efforts to manage mosquito populations and reduce disease risks in the area.

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News
  • 2024
Disaster Recovery Assistance for Chatham County Residents

Chatham County residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby and/or Hurricane Helene are now eligible for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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News
  • 2024
Snapshots of Service: A Storm of Calls, A Commitment to Respond

Hurricane Helene began knocking at the door of Chatham County under cover of darkness, and Chatham E911 was ready for her.  No one expected Helene would bring the need to answer almost 5000 calls before she left the area, but the training and the commitment of E911 Call-Takers and Dispatchers kicked in to overdrive, and there was calm within the storm.

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News
  • 2024
Snapshots of Service: Asking the Questions, Answering the Needs

Sometimes the question is just "what do you need?"  When the answer comes in so clearly, then you can immediately direct all your efforts toward how to meet those specific needs.  Oftentimes shelters are a real need, but sometimes not.  This time it was about providing access to all the things that are really hard to come by in a prolonged power outage.

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Helplines & Emergency Services
  • Sonya L. Jackson
  • 222 W. Oglethorpe Ave.
  • (912) 652-7100
  • (912) 652-7101
  • Email Department
  • Wendy Williamson
  • 133 Montgomery Street
  • (912) 652-7265
  • (912) 652-7262
  • Email Department
  • Holly S. Fields, MAHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP
  • 123 Abercorn St.
  • (912) 652-7925
  • (912) 652-7849
  • 124 Bull Street
  • (912) 652-7878
  • (912) 652-7880
  • Corey Gillenwater
  • 222 W. Oglethorpe Ave.
  • (912) 652-7271
  • (912) 652-7301
  • Email Department