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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2025
Branding Chatham County

Chatham County has recently begun a community-wide branding initiative. Take the survey and share your thoughts on your community!

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Public Notice
  • 2025
Public Comment Period Open for Chatham County Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft

The public comment period will remain open until 8:00 a.m. on November 10, 2025.

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Public Notice
  • 2025
Chatham County's Electric Vehicle Planning Efforts

We want to hear from you! Chatham County is launching its Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment and Education/Training Plan to shape the future of EV infrastructure in our community. Take our survey or attend the Chatham County EV Plan Community Meeting on October 28th at Savannah Technical College (registration encouraged).

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Public Notice
  • 2025
Notice of Public Hearing concerning Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT)

Chatham County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing concerning a resolution to amend a local 323 passed as House Bill 756 related to Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT)

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News
  • 2025
Gov101: What is SPLOST?

In this Episode of Gov101, we learn about SPLOST, the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. SPLOST is a 1% sales tax on all purchases made in Chatham County, which is used to fund critical infrastructure.

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News
  • 2025
The Chat Episode 63: Halloween Safety with Chatham Police

On this episode of The Chat, Chatham Police Neighborhood Liaison Officer De'Antoinette Rodriguez-Hairston joins host Will to discuss important Halloween safety tips for residents.

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News
  • 2025
Chatham County Celebrates The Opening of Three Airnasiums at L. Scott Stell Park

The ribbon cutting, held during the County’s annual Fall Festival, marked the completion of the first phase of the park’s major recreational improvements.

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News
  • 2025
What is SPLOST?

SPLOST began in 1985 and has helped pay for many important projects in Chatham County. The fund comes from sales tax, so both residents and visitors contribute when they shop in the county. 🌟 In fact, 40% of SPLOST is funded by visitors! 🌟

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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