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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2026
First Reading Chatham County Short Term Rental Ordinance: Opportunities for Improvement

Read the presentation and the proposed updates from the September 11th Commission Meeting.

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Public Notice
  • 2026
District 3 Community Meeting

Chatham County District 3 Commissioner Bobby Lockett will host a community meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Chatham County Public Works Training Room, located at 7226 Varnedoe Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406.

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Public Notice
  • 2026
Updated Wilmington Island Drop-Off Center Hours

Beginning August 31, 2026, the new hours of operation are: Tuesday–Saturday: 8:30 AM–5 PM Sunday: 12–5 PM Monday: Closed

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Public Notice
  • 2026
McQueen’s Trail to Close for Restoration Project

McQueen’s Trail will be closed to the public beginning August 3, 2026, until further notice as Chatham County begins a restoration project to repair damage caused by Hurricanes Debby and Helene.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Animated Series Earns National Recognition

Chatham County’s animated series, Chatty Chatham, has picked up another national award for its fun and creative approach to teaching young students how local government works.

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News
  • 2026
The Chat: Chatham County Animal Services

On this episode of The Chat, Catherine sits down with Chatham County Animal Services Director Jake Harper.

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News
  • 2026
Open Spaces: Connecting Parks, Preserves & Waterways

Open spaces are essential to the social, environmental, and economic fabric of any community. Open spaces include developed parks, sports complexes, preserves, multi-use trails, and public water access. Learn more about these areas in Chatham County.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Officials Unveil Portrait Honoring Judge Eugene H. Gadsden

Chatham County officials honored the legacy of Judge Eugene H. Gadsden on Wednesday with the unveiling of a portrait at the courthouse named in his honor.

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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