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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2024
Tropical Storm Debby and Ogeechee River Flooding Resources for Residents

Residents who have already visited the Resource Center are encouraged to return, as new resources are now available.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Tropical Storm Debby and River Flooding Documentation

Documentation about Tropical Storm Debby and the river flooding. This includes the local State of Emergency, Judicial Emergency Orders, and press releases.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Notice and Explanation of Property Tax Increase

Public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Commission Meeting Room on the second floor of the Old Courthouse, 124 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia, on June 28, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Notice and Explanation of Property Tax Increase and Current Digest and Five-Year History and Dates for Budget and Millage Hearings

The “Notice of Property Tax Increase” must be written as presented to meet the requirements of Georgia law. Chatham County Board of Commissioners has not tentatively adopted a millage rate.

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News
  • 2024
Chatham County Engineering's Crucial Role During and After Tropical Storm Debby

The Chatham County Engineering Department played a vital role during and after Tropical Storm Debby and Ogeechee River flooding.

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News
  • 2024
Local Officials Address the Response to Tropical Storm Debby and the Ogeechee River flooding and Current Health Hazards from Floodwaters

Chatham County's coordinated efforts involved various departments like Emergency Management, Mosquito Control, and Public Works. Health officials emphasize the importance of staying out of floodwaters, which can be contaminated with harmful bacteria and other hazards.

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News
  • 2024
Flood Response Efforts: Monitoring, Sandbagging, and Mosquito Control in Chatham County

After recent flooding, various agencies and local authorities worked together to help the community.

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  • 2024
Coordinated Emergency Response Chatham County Fire Department: Rescues, Welfare Checks, and Preparedness Efforts

On Wednesday morning, Chatham County Fire Department began preparing personnel and equipment to respond to flooded areas from Tropical Storm Debby and the Ogeechee River.

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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