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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

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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Public Notice
  • 2026
District 6 Commissioner Aaron Whitely to Host Joint Town Hall with Savannah Council Members

District 6 Commissioner Aaron Whitely to Host Joint Town Hall with Savannah Council Members on July 8.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Animated Series wins NACIO Excellence Award

Chatham County’s Public Information Office was named the winner of a 2026 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Announced as Host County for NACo 2027

At the 2026 Conference for the National Association of Counties in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chatham County announced it would be the host of NACo's 2026 Annual Conference.

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News
  • 2026
Summer 500 Program Returns to Chatham County

After a 10-year hiatus, the Summer 500 Program returned in 2026, giving local high school students hands-on job experience through a partnership with Chatham County and other community partners.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Programs Honored by the National Association of Counties

Chatham County was recently recognized with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) during the organization’s annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier this month.

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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