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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2026
Winter Weather Advisory and Extreme Cold Warning issue for Chatham County

Dangerously cold temperatures will move into our area Saturday evening and continue through Monday morning. Temperatures will drop into the low 20s, with wind chill temperatures dropping below 10 degrees. About 1 inch of snow is expected Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

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Public Notice
  • 2026
Qualifying Fees for Public Officials: November 2026 Election

Qualifying for the 2026 elections for partisan and nonpartisan offices.

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Public Notice
  • 2026
District 1 Commissioner Anthony "Wayne" Noha to Host Isle of Hope and Dutch Island Community Meeting

Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will focus on the fire services for Isle of Hope and Dutch Island and other citizen concerns.

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Public Notice
  • 2025
Branding Chatham County

Did you know Chatham County doesn’t have an official brand? We proudly use the County Seal as our symbol of government, but we’ve never had a true brand that captures the spirit and identity of our community. Your voice matters! Take a moment to share your thoughts in our community survey.

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News
  • 2026
Gov101: Stephens-Day Exemption

If you owned your home as of January 1, you're eligible for the Stephens-Day Homestead Exemption. Stephens-Day has been saving Chatham County residents money since 1999, by freezing your home’s taxable value to that of the base year, or the first year you owned it.

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News
  • 2026
New Mini-Series: Scam Awareness

Scams continue to affect communities nationwide, and Chatham County residents are not immune. As fraudsters become more sophisticated in their tactics, it is more important than ever for residents to understand how scams operate, recognize warning signs, and know what steps to take if they are targeted.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County’s first Energy Plan virtual meeting on Thursday, January 29th at 9:30 AM.

At this meeting, you’ll learn more about the Energy Plan project, hear what strategies are being considered, and have the opportunity to share your ideas and priorities for Chatham County’s energy future.

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News
  • 2026
The Chat Episode 66: Raising the Bar at Anderson Cohen Weightlifting Center

On this episode of The Chat, Will heads over to Anderson Cohen Weightlifting Center to talk with Billy Cortes, Michael Cohen, and Rebecca Heyward about the gym's Olympic legacy, the Get Excited and Move (G.E.M.) program, and their plans for putting our area back on the map for the national weightlifting circuit. 

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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