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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

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

Wednesday, March 11, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Isle of Hope K-8 School, 100 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406. The meeting will focus on the fire services for Isle of Hope and Dutch Island

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Public Notice
  • 2026
Take the Chatham County Whitemarsh Island Septic System Survey

Chatham County is considering a project to bring sanitary sewer service to the Whitemarsh Island community.

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Public Notice
  • 2026
Assistance Available for Chatham County Residents Affected by Hurricanes Debby and Helene

The Coastal Empire Disaster Recovery Committee (CEDRC) is providing support to residents who experienced structural damage from these storms.

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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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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Holds Ribbon Cutting for Ambuc Playground

Chatham County officials, along with members of the Savannah Ambucs organization, cut the ribbon on Chatham County’s first and only inclusive playground on Tuesday.

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News
  • 2026
Take the Chatham County Energy Plan Survey

Chatham County is developing a comprehensive, community-focused Energy Plan to guide the County toward a sustainable energy future.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham Emergency Management Agency Brings Hurricane Conference to Southeast

Chatham County Emergency Management Agency hosted the 2026 Hurricane Conference last week, bringing together emergency preparedness professionals from across the Southeast to the Savannah Convention Center for a day of learning, camaraderie and fun. 

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News
  • 2026
From StarFish to Eagle

Ten years ago, Andrew Zimmerman first stepped onto the pool deck at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, enrolling in the StarFish Swim Lessons Program. Encouraged by his instructor, Andrew soon joined the StarFish Swim Team, where his passion for swimming began to grow.

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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