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View All the Upcoming SPLOST 7 Projects!

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Note:  After SPLOST 7 revenue collections exceed $420 million, the next $10 million will be allocated as follows:

Pilot Program for Downtown Workers

The City of Savannah is offering downtown workers a flexible form of transportation through the use of the iPhone and Android app “Downtowner” which offers on demand rides within the downtown area.

The need for such a service for late-night downtown worker...

Get Engaged With City Projects!

Speak Up Savannah is a new social media space constructed to make it easy for Savannah residents to get involved, participate in community decisions and provide ideas and feedback on a variety of topics affecting our community.

Through this new platform, w...

Find out how YOU can Keep Savannah Clean!

Keep Savannah Clean is a public-private collaboration focused on reducing litter in Savannah by 50 percent through strategic education, outreach and enforcement initiatives.Throughout the year, Keep Savannah Clean’s social media channels on Facebook, Twit...

Project And Community Alerts

Abercorn Roadwork

Update 8-26-2019Georgia Department of Transportation will be performing road work on Abercorn between Stephenson and Derenne  as well as Columbus and Victory.Construction crews will be grinding and asphalt milling Sundays - Thurs...

Mayor Johnson to Hold First Media Conference

Media AdvisoryJan. 3, 2020For Immediate Release

Mayor Johnson to Hold First Media Conference

SAVANNAH, GA (Jan. 3, 2020) — Mayor Van R. Johnson, II will hold a media conference on Monday, Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. to share updates and information on a few...

City to Provide Update on Train Noise/Safety Efforts, Nov. 1

Media AdvisoryOct. 30, 2019For Immediate Release

City to Provide Update on Train Noise/Safety Efforts, Nov. 1

SAVANNAH, GA (Oct. 30, 2019) —The City of Savannah has been working actively with partners from the state and the private sector to addre...

City hosting Canal District master plan summit

News ReleaseOct. 29, 2019For Immediate Release

City hosting Canal District master plan summit

SAVANNAH, GA (Oct. 29, 2019) — The City of Savannah will be hosting a Canal District Master Plan Review Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7 ...

City Hosting Second Archaeology Ordinance Meeting

NEWS RELEASEOct. 21, 2019For immediate release

City Hosting Second Archaeology Ordinance Meeting

SAVANNAH, GA. (Oct. 21, 2019) — The City of Savannah will be hosting a second meeting to discuss the formation of an archaeology ordinance o...

Parks and Recreation to host Trunk or Treat

NEWS RELEASEOct. 8, 2019For Immediate Release

Parks and Recreation to host Trunk or Treat

SAVANNAH, GA (Oct. 8, 2019) — The City of Savannah Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat events:

• Friday, O...

Call for Artists for “Art on Waters”

News AnnouncementOctober 4, 2019For Immediate Release

Call for Artists for “Art on Waters”

SAVANNAH, GA (October 4, 2019) — The City of Savannah’s Office of Business Opportunity and Cultural Resources Department are r...

Input Sought on Proposed Archaeology Ordinance

NEWS RELEASEOct. 3, 2019For Immediate Release

Input Sought on Proposed Archaeology Ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (Oct. 3, 2019) — Since the early 1970s, the City of Savannah has developed and approved ordinances to protect the National Historic Landmark ...

City hosting Canal District community input meeting

City hosting Canal District community input meeting

SAVANNAH, GA (Oct. 2, 2019) — The City of Savannah invites community members to participate in a public meeting focused on water and connectivity in the Canal District on Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p....

City hosting meeting to discuss potential archaeology ordinance

Media ReleaseSept. 19, 2019For Immediate Release

City hosting meeting to discuss potential archaeology ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (Sept. 19, 2019) — The City of Savannah will be hosting a meeting to discuss the formation of an archaeology ordinance on...

City and SDRA hosting Downtown Savannah 2033 community meeting

NEWS RELEASESept. 11, 2019For Immediate Release

City and SDRA hosting Downtown Savannah 2033 community meeting

SAVANNAH, GA (Sept. 11, 2019) — The City of Savannah, in conjunction with the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA), invites...

City Hosting Free Resource Expo

NEWS RELEASESept. 11, 2019For Immediate Release

City Hosting Free Resource Expo

SAVANNAH, GA (Sept. 11, 2019) — The City of Savannah’s Human Services department, in partnership with the State of Georgia’s Department of Human Se...

City and Partners Hosting Third Annual Recycling Day

News ReleaseSept. 9, 2019For Immediate Release

City and Partners Hosting Third Annual Recycling Day 

SAVANNAH, GA (Sept. 9, 2019) — The City of Savannah, Keep Savannah Beautiful, and Savannah State University are partnering to host the th...

City To Donate Extra Meals To Feed Those In Need

Media AnnouncementSeptember 5, 2019For Immediate Release

City To Donate Extra Meals To Feed Those In Need

Savannah, GA (September 5, 2019) –The City of Savannah today will donate nearly 2,400 meals intended for hurricane first ...

City of Savannah to hold 6 p.m. Media Conference Regarding Hurricane Dorian Preps

Media AnnouncementSeptember 2, 2019For Immediate Release

SAVANNAH, GA (September 2, 2019) — The City of S...

Recycling, Litter, and Commercial Refuse Services Closing at 14 Interchange Court

News ReleaseAug. 26, 2019For Immediate Release

Recycling, Litter, and Commercial Refuse Services Closing at 14 Interchange Court

SAVANNAH, GA (Aug. 26, 2019) —The City of Savannah Recycling and Litter Services and Commercial Refuse operations loca...

Reminder: City hosting master plan workshop for Canal District

News ReleaseAug. 20, 2019For Immediate Release

Reminder: City hosting master plan workshop for Canal District

SAVANNAH, GA (Aug. 20, 2019) — The City of Savannah will host a community workshop for the development of a detailed master plan for the ...

City Hosting Savannah Jazz Lecture

News ReleaseAug. 13, 2019For Immediate Release

City Hosting Savannah Jazz Lecture 

SAVANNAH, GA. (Aug. 13, 2019) — The City of Savannah Municipal Archives will host a lecture on the history of Jazz in Savannah on Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. &ld...

City Hosting Job Fair for Residents – Get Hired on the Spot

NEWS RELEASE

July 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Hosting Job Fair for Residents – Get Hired on the Spot 

SAVANNAH, GA (July 26, 2019) — The City of Savannah is encouraging residents to attend a free job fair at the Civic Cent...

Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

Special Council Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on Thursday, August 29, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Savannah City Hall to consider the adoption of a Resolution to procee...

City Celebrates Green Bike Lane Safety Initiative

MEDIA ADVISORY

July 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Celebrates Green Bike Lane Safety Initiative 

SAVANNAH, GA (July 22, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 31 at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the paintin...

City Joins International Leaders to Address Coastal Infrastructure Threats

NEWS RELEASE

July 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Joins International Leaders to Address Coastal Infrastructure Threats

SAVANNAH, GA (July 22, 2019) —The City of Savannah joined a group of international leaders to explore solutions to coastal in...

City Designates Park for West Savannah Legend

NEWS RELEASE

July 19, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Designates Park for West Savannah Legend

SAVANNAH, GA (July 19, 2019) —The City of Savannah honored the late Lucius “Bo” Levett with a park dedication today. Levett served on ...

Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

Special Council Meeting 

Notice is hereby given that there will be a City Council Special Called Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall.

The AGENDA is as follows:

• Approval of t...

City Celebrates SPLOST Additions to Coffee Bluff Marina

MEDIA ADVISORY

July 16, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Celebrates SPLOST Additions to Coffee Bluff Marina

SAVANNAH, GA (July 16, 2019) — The City of Savannah will celebrate the new Rosedew Park as an addition to Coffee Bluff Marina on Friday, July ...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council Work Session 

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall, prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meetin...

City Celebrates Opening Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center

NEWS RELEASE

July 12, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Celebrates Opening Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center 

SAVANNAH, GA (July 12, 2019) — The City of Savannah held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center...

City to Hold Grand Opening for Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center

MEDIA ADVISORY

June 27, 2019

For Immediate Release

City to Hold Grand Opening for Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center

SAVANNAH, GA (June 27, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold a grand opening weekend for the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center, ...

District Town Hall Meetings Set For July

MEDIA ADVISORY

June 27, 2019

For Immediate Release

District Town Hall Meetings Set For July

SAVANNAH, GA (June 27, 2019) — District 4 Alderman Julian Miller is scheduling a District Town Hall meeting to discuss the Casey South Drainage Project and t...

Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

Special Council Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Savannah City Hall to consider the adoption of a Resolution to proceed with emin...

Revenue Department Begins Move to Coastal Georgia Center

NEWS RELEASE

June 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

Revenue Department Begins Move to Coastal Georgia Center 

SAVANNAH, GA (June 26, 2019) — The City of Savannah Revenue Department will soon be moving operations from its temporary location at ...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council Work Session 

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall, prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting...

City Named Top Employer by Forbes Magazine

NEWS RELEASE

June 19, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Named Top Employer by Forbes Magazine

SAVANNAH, GA (June 19, 2019) — The City of Savannah was just named one of the best employers to work for by Forbes magazine, ranking as the 16th best organiz...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinances

NEWS RELEASE

June 17, 2019

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinances

SAVANNAH, GA (June 17, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold two public meetings on Wednesday, June 19 & June 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty ...

New Sylvan Terrace Park is Cause to Celebrate; Neighborhood Improvements Unveiled at Public Event

NEWS RELEASE

June 13, 2019

For Immediate Release

New Sylvan Terrace Park is Cause to Celebrate; Neighborhood Improvements Unveiled at Public Event

SAVANNAH, GA (June 13, 2019) — The City of Savannah held an official opening for Sylvan Terrace Park t...

NewZo Continues City’s Move Forward

NEWS RELEASE

June 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

NewZo Continues City’s Move Forward 

SAVANNAH, GA (June 11, 2019) — After years of public input meetings with City and MPC staff the new zoning ordinance and zoning map—re...

Grand Opening for Sylvan Terrace Park Set for June 13

MEDIA ADVISORY

June 7, 2019

For Immediate Release

Grand Opening for Sylvan Terrace Park Set for June 13 

SAVANNAH, GA (June 7, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold a media event Thursday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the opening of ...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council Work Session 

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall, prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting ...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Brownfield Assessment Project

NEWS RELEASE

June 3, 2019

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Brownfield Assessment Project

SAVANNAH, GA (June 3, 2019) — The City of Savannah is inviting residents to participate in a community-wide Brownfield Assessment projec...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 2, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (June 2, 2019) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 10:45 a.m. June 1, at 1499 Grove Point Rd. An estimated 7,005 gallons...

City Launches Innovative Engagement Platform

NEWS RELEASE

May 29, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Launches Innovative Engagement Platform

SAVANNAH, GA (May 29, 2019) — The City of Savannah has launched an innovative engagement platform geared toward having conversations with residents on major...

Horse Drawn Carriage Tours Suspended May 29th

NEWS RELEASE

May 28, 2019

For Immediate Release

Horse Drawn Carriage Tours Suspended May 29th

SAVANNAH, GA (May 28, 2019) — City of Savannah Code Compliance director Kevin Milton has announced suspension of ALL horse drawn carriage tours in the City...

East Broad Street at Bolton Street Closing for Major Stormwater Drain Improvements

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

May 21, 2019

For Immediate Release

East Broad Street at Bolton Street Closing for Major Stormwater Drain Improvements

SAVANNAH, GA (May 21, 2019) — East Broad Street at Bolton Street will be closed starting Tuesday, May 28 through M...

Council Work Session Postponed

PUBLIC NOTICE

May 20, 2019

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session Postponed

SAVANNAH, GA (May 20, 2019)— The Savannah City Council Workshop & Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., in City Hall have been postponed...

City Participates in Worldwide Campaign to Promote Building Safety

NEWS RELEASE

May 9, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Participates in Worldwide Campaign to Promote Building Safety

SAVANNAH, GA (May 9, 2019)— The City of Savannah is participating in the 39th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign to pro...

City Debuts Pilot Transportation Program for Downtown Workers

NEWS RELEASE

May 8, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Debuts Pilot Transportation Program for Downtown Workers 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 8, 2019) — The City of Savannah is offering downtown workers a flexible form of transportation through ...

City to Open New Edgemere Sackville Park

MEDIA ADVISORY

May 6, 2019

For Immediate Release

City to Open New Edgemere Sackville Park

SAVANNAH, GA (May 6, 2019) — The City of Savannah will officially open Edgemere Sackville Neighborhood Park on Savannah’s Eastside with a ribbon cut...

Revenue Department Begins Temporary Move

NEWS RELEASE

May 6, 2019

For Immediate Release

Revenue Department Begins Temporary Move

SAVANNAH, GA (May 6, 2019) — The City of Savannah Revenue Department will soon be temporarily moving operations from the Broughton Municipal Building, at Brought...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council Work Session 

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall, prior to the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting at...

City Requests Input on Parking Changes

NEWS RELEASE

May 2, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Requests Input on Parking Changes 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 2, 2019) — The City of Savannah is seeking input on lowering the parking rate from $2 per hour to $1 per hour on blocks between Ogletho...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE 

April 30, 2019

City Taps Zoller as Director of Public Communications

NEWS RELEASE

April 30, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Taps Zoller as Director of Public Communications

SAVANNAH, GA (April 30, 2019) — The City of Savannah has hired Nick Zoller as the Director of the Office of Public Communications. The Office of ...

City Selects New Fire Chief

NEWS RELEASE

April 30, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Selects New Fire Chief 

SAVANNAH, GA (April 30, 2019) — City Manager Rob Hernandez has announced his appointment of Derik Minard as Fire Chief for the City of Savannah. Minard comes fro...

New April Town Hall Meeting

NEWS RELEASE

April 25, 2019

For Immediate Release

District 5 Town Hall Meeting Set For April 30

SAVANNAH, GA (April 25, 2019) — City Council Member Dr. Estella Shabazz invites the public to a District 5 Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April ...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council Work Session

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall, prior to the regular scheduled City Council Meeting at 2:00 p.m...

City Gears up for Earth Day Event in Daffin Park

NEWS RELEASE

April 18, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Gears up for Earth Day Event in Daffin Park

SAVANNAH, GA (April 18, 2019) — The City of Savannah will once again be a major partner in the Savannah Earth Day Festival occurring Saturday, April 2...

Public Notice: 1st Quarter Budget Conference/ Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

City Council 

1^st Quarter Budget Conference/ Work Session

Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will hold the 1^st Quarter Budget Conference/Work Session Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinances

NEWS RELEASE

April 15, 2019

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinances

SAVANNAH, GA (April 15, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold public meetings on Thursday, April 18 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Mason Roo...

City Crews Respond to Major Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE

April 12, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Major Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (April 12, 2019) — City of Savannah crews responded to a major sewage spill at 7:05 a.m. April 12, at LS 158 at the intersection of Jimmy DeLoach...

Special Council Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

Special Council Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, April 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall.

The AGENDA is as follows:

• Consideration to appoint an I...

City Manager Rob Hernandez Announces Resignation

NEWS RELEASE

April 12, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Manager Rob Hernandez Announces Resignation

SAVANNAH, GA (April 12, 2019) — Savannah City Manager Rob Hernandez has tendered his resignation effective June 30, 2019.

Since his arrival in October,...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

Council Work Session

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, located at 201 West Montgomery Street, prior to the regular scheduled City Council Meet...

City Launches New Waterways Blog

NEWS RELEASE

April 5, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Launches New Waterways Blog

SAVANNAH, GA (April 5, 2019) — The City of Savannah launched a new blog on its website today called WaterWays. On the first Friday of each month, WaterWays will share ...

Savannah Cultural Arts Center Grand Opening Announced

NEWS RELEASE

April 4, 2019

For Immediate Release

Savannah Cultural Arts Center Grand Opening Announced

SAVANNAH, GA (April 4, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold opening ceremonies for the Savannah Cultural Arts Center on Friday, April 12 and Sat...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE

April 4, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (April 4, 2019) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 6:59 p.m. April 3, at 150 Waverly Way. An estimated 405 gallons spil...

Savannah Represented in Delegation to Japan

NEWS RELEASE

April 1, 2019

For Immediate Release

Savannah Represented in Delegation to Japan

SAVANNAH, GA (April 1, 2019) — Two members from the City of Savannah Council have been selected to represent the state of Georgia in the inaugural GEN-J Com...

Savannah Named Finalist for Smart City Award

NEWS RELEASE

March 28, 2019

For Immediate Release

Savannah Named Finalist for Smart City Award

SAVANNAH, GA (March 28, 2019) — The City of Savannah has been named a finalist in the Transportation/Infrastructure category for its partnership with the ...

Visitors Center Temporarily Closing for Renovations

NEWS RELEASE

March 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

Visitors Center Temporarily Closing for Renovations

SAVANNAH, GA (March 26, 2019) — On April 1, the City of Savannah’s Visitors Center, located on River Street behind City Hall, will be clo...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinances

NEWS RELEASE

March 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinances

SAVANNAH, GA (March 26, 2019) — The City of Savannah is in the process of updating the Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance and Alcohol Density Overlay ...

District Town Hall Meetings Set For April

MEDIA ADVISORY

March 25, 2019

For Immediate Release

District Town Hall Meetings Set For April

SAVANNAH, GA (March 25, 2019) — City Aldermen are scheduling District Town Hall meetings to discuss SPLOST, NEWZO, an Event Ordinance.

District 2 Alderman B...

Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

March 25, 2019

For Immediate Release

Special Council Meeting

SAVANNAH, GA (March 25, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of S...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

March 25, 2019

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (March 25, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the seco...

City Celebrates Green Bike Lane Safety Initiative

MEDIA ADVISORY

March 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Celebrates Green Bike Lane Safety Initiative

SAVANNAH, GA (March 22, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 5 at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the painting and rest...

Public Notice: Special Called Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

March 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

Special Called Meeting

SAVANNAH, GA (March 22, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will conduct a closed Executive Session to conduct interviews for the...

City Demolishes Blighted Property Obtained through Eminent Domain

NEWS RELEASE

March 19, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Demolishes Blighted Property Obtained through Eminent Domain

SAVANNAH, GA (March 19, 2019) — The process took over two years and included Superior Court hearings, changing a State law and holdin...

City Wraps up 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Festival

NEWS RELEASE

March 18, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Wraps up 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Festival

SAVANNAH, GA (March 18, 2019) — The City of Savannah has concluded the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day festival. Hundreds of City employees fr...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

March 12, 2019

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (March 12, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the seco...

Demolition of Blighted Property Set

MEDIA ALERT

March 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

Demolition of Blighted Property Set

SAVANNAH, GA (March 11, 2019) — The City of Savannah next week will demolish a home that has sat chronically blighted for years on Savannah’s westside. Me...

City Designates Honorary Street for Former District Alderman

NEWS RELEASE

March 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Designates Honorary Street for Former District Alderman

SAVANNAH, GA (March 11, 2019) —The City of Savannah honored four time Alderman Clifton Jones and his wife Ernestine J. Jones by dedicating...

City, County, CEMA Collaborate for Emergency Management Exercise

NEWS RELEASE

March 6, 2019

For Immediate Release

City, County, CEMA Collaborate for Emergency Management Exercise

SAVANNAH, GA (March 6, 2019) — The City of Savannah, Chatham County and Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) collaborated on a Po...

City Partners With CEMA to Practice Disaster Exercise

February 28, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Partners With CEMA to Practice Disaster Exercise

SAVANNAH, GA (February 28, 2019) — The City of Savannah is partnering with Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) to carry out a disaster relief exercise on Wed...

Water Main Undergoing Construction on Washington Avenue

NEWS RELEASE

March 4, 2019

For Immediate Release

Water Main Undergoing Construction on Washington Avenue

SAVANNAH, GA (March 4, 2019) — The City of Savannah has blocked off portions of the bike lane and sidewalk on Washington Avenue to facilitate co...

News Conference to Discuss St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Chippewa Square Plans

MEDIA ADVISORY

March 4, 2019

For Immediate Release

News Conference to Discuss St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Chippewa Square Plans

SAVANNAH, GA ( March 4, 2019) — The City of Savannah is hosting a News Conference Tuesday, March 5, 2019 to disc...

Great Savannah Litter Pickup Day Wrap (and Rap)

News Release

March 2, 2019

For Immediate Release

Great Savannah Litter Pickup Day Wrap (and Rap)

SAVANNAH, GA (March 2, 219) - Hundreds of Savannah residents joined forces to clean up their neighborhoods on Saturday, as officials launched the next phase of an...

Businesses Invited to St. Patrick’s Day Festival Informational Meeting on March 6

News Announcement

March 1, 2019

For Immediate Release

Businesses Invited to St. Patrick’s Day Festival Informational Meeting on March 6

SAVANNAH, GA (March 1, 2019) — As preparations continue for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and ...

500 City Employees to Join in Citywide Litter Pickup Effort

NEWS RELEASE

February 28, 2019

For Immediate Release

500 City Employees to Join in Citywide Litter Pickup Effort

SAVANNAH, GA (February 28, 2019) — Hundreds of City employees will take a break from their normal work to pick up litter throughout Sava...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE

February 28, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (February 28, 2019) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 8:30 a.m. February 25, at Old Jones Field approximately 190 ...

Traffic Changes Begin Ahead of Savannah Cultural Arts Center Opening

NEWS RELEASE

February 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

Traffic Changes Begin Ahead of Savannah Cultural Arts Center Opening 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 26, 2019) —Traffic on Montgomery Street will begin running two ways the morning of February 28...

City Addresses Public Safety, Parking & Partnerships as St. Patrick’s Day Festival Nears

NEWS RELEASE

February 26, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Addresses Public Safety, Parking & Partnerships as St. Patrick’s Day Festival Nears

SAVANNAH, GA (February 26, 2019) —The City of Savannah held a press conference today to make ...

Phase 2 Streetscape Enhancements Underway on Waters Avenue

NEWS RELEASE

February 25, 2019

For Immediate Release

Phase 2 Streetscape Enhancements Underway on Waters Avenue

SAVANNAH, GA (February 25, 2019) — The City of Savannah is beginning the second phase of the Waters Avenue Streetscape project today whic...

Great Savannah Litter Pickup News Conference Set for Saturday, March 2

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

Great Savannah Litter Pickup News Conference Set for Saturday, March 2

WHAT:

Great Savannah Litter Pickup News Conference. Members of nearly 75 neighborhood associations and civic organizations wi...

City Holding St. Patrick’s Day News Conference

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Holding St. Patrick’s Day News Conference

SAVANNAH, GA (February 22, 2019) — The City of Savannah and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will hold a news conference ...

Public Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Revisions to Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance

NEWS RELEASE

February 22, 2019

For Immediate Release

Public Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Revisions to Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (February 22, 2019) — The City of Savannah will host two public meetings on February 28, 2019 to disc...

City Installing Historic Markers for Southside Savannah

NEWS RELEASE

February 20, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Installing Historic Markers for Southside Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA (February 20, 2019) — Members of Savannah City Council and City partners will celebrate the upcoming installation of four marke...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

February 15, 2019

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (February 15, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, o...

Mayor Pro Tem Partners with SCCPSS to Hold Black History Scholars Bowl

NEWS RELEASE

February 14, 2019

For Immediate Release

Mayor Pro Tem Partners with SCCPSS to Hold Black History Scholars Bowl 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 14, 2019) — City of Savannah Mayor Pro Tem Carol Bell has partnered with Savannah Chatham Co...

Mayor’s State of the City Address Set for Feb. 19th

Media Advisory

February 12, 2019

For Immediate Release

Mayor’s State of the City Address Set for Feb. 19th

SAVANNAH, GA (February 12, 2019) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach will deliver the State of the City address on Tuesday, Febru...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

February 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (February 11, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the seco...

City Turns Empty Lots Into Tree Nurseries

MEDIA ADVISORY 

February 11, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Turns Empty Lots Into Tree Nurseries

SAVANNAH, GA (February 11, 2019) — The City of Savannah will hold a ribbon cutting at the Savannah Entrepreneurial Center ...

City Joins SCCPSS in Celebration of Arbor Day

MEDIA ADVISORY 

February 8, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Joins SCCPSS in Celebration of Arbor Day

SAVANNAH, GA (February 8, 2019) —City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach will join the Park & Tree Commission and the City of Savannah Gre...

District Town Hall Meetings Set For February

Media Advisory

February 7, 2019

For Immediate Release

District Town Hall Meetings Set For February

SAVANNAH, GA (February 7, 2019) — City Aldermen are scheduling District Town Hall meetings to discuss public safety, code enforcement and other distri...

City Encourages Enrollment in Great Savannah Litter Pick Up

NEWS RELEASE

February 5, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Encourages Enrollment in Great Savannah Litter Pick Up

SAVANNAH, GA (February 5, 2019) — The City of Savannah is encouraging organizations to sign up for the Great Savannah Litter Pick Up by ...

Applications Open for the Summer 500 Youth Employment Program

NEWS RELEASE

February 5, 2019

For Immediate Release

Applications Open for the Summer 500 Youth Employment Program

SAVANNAH, GA (February 5, 2019) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach officially launched the fourth annual Summer 500 Program by enco...

New Exhibits on Display at City Hall

NEWS RELEASE

February 4, 2019

For Immediate Release

New Exhibits on Display at City Hall

SAVANNAH, GA (February 4, 2019)— The Office of Municipal Archives, partnering with local collectors and the Coastal Heritage Society, has opened two new exhibit...

Mayor Launches Summer 500 Youth Employment Program

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 1, 2019

For Immediate Release

Mayor Launches Summer 500 Youth Employment Program

SAVANNAH, GA (February 1, 2019) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach will officially launch the fourth annual Summer 500 Program at 3:45 p.m. ...

City Crews Respond to Two Minor Sewage Spills

NEWS RELEASE

February 1, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Two Minor Sewage Spills

SAVANNAH, GA (February 1, 2019) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 2:05 p.m. January 31, at 10530 Abercorn St. An estimated ...

Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

January 30, 2019

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (January 30, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second ...

City Receives Strong Bond Ratings

NEWS RELEASE

January 30, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Receives Strong Bond Ratings

SAVANNAH, GA (January 30, 2019) — The City’s stable financial health has led to favorable bond ratings issued recently by one of the nation&...

City Cemeteries Host Specialized K9 Training

NEWS RELEASE

January 28, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Cemeteries Host Specialized K9 Training

SAVANNAH, GA (January 28, 2019) — A specialized K9 training course will be hosted in several city-owned cemeteries from January 30 to February 2.

Trainin...

Public Notice: City Council Atlanta Itinerary

Public Notice

January 23, 2019

For Immediate Release

City Council Atlanta Itinerary

SAVANNAH, GA (January 23, 2019)— Notice is hereby given that members of Savannah City Council will be in Atlanta Thursday, January 24, 2019, through Monday,...

Hundreds of Residents Turn Out for Job Fair

NEWS RELEASE

November 8, 2018

For Immediate Release

Hundreds of Residents Turn Out for Job Fair

SAVANNAH, GA (November 8, 2018) — Over 800 residents and 100 employers participated in the City’s job fair this Monday.

The City provided resume...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE
For Immediate ReleaseDate: June 7, 2017

Council Work Session

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, June 8, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall...Read on...

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What is ISO and why is it important?

Savannah is an ISO Class 1 city. ISO stands for the Insurance Service Office. It is a leading source of information about property/casualty insurance risk. ISO expert staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throug...

November 2019 Responses

November 2019 Responses 

During the Month of November Savannah Fire Rescue responded to more than 661 incidents including 72 fires, 211 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 53 hazardous condition and explosion calls, 25 public servi...

October 2019 Responses

October 2019 Responses 

During the Month of October Savannah Fire Rescue responded to more than 676 service calls, including 56 fires, 260 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 62 hazardous condition and explosion calls, 19 ...

September 2019 Responses

September 2019 Fires

During the Month of September Savannah Fire Rescue responded to 603 service calls, including 64 fires, 237 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 55 hazardous condition calls, 32 public service calls, 69 smoke sc...

Fire Prevention Week 2019

Savannah Fire Rescue issues special Fire Prevention Week reminders: 

Be fire safe; plan and practice your escape!

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, September 24, 2019) – Structure fires are particularly tragic because four out of five U.S. ...

July 2019 Responses

Savannah Fire Rescue July Responses

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, August 1, 2019) – During the Month of July Savannah Fire responded to 702 incidents, including 105 fires, 1 gas rupture, 236 rescue incidents, 62 hazard calls, 38 service calls, 52 good i...

August 2019 Responses

August 2019 Responses

During the Month of August Savannah Fire Rescue responded to 689 service calls, including 70 fires, 228 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 85 hazardous condition calls, 49 public service calls, 52 s...

New Apparatus Added to Fire Fleet

New Apparatus Added to Savannah Fire Fleet

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – Savannah Fire Rescue is adding three new vehicles to its fleet. Two new Sutphen Pumper Trucks will replace the old apparatus at Station 8 and Station 9, and a new Sutphen L...

June 2019 Responses

June 2019 Responses

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – During the Month of June, Savannah Fire responded to 679 service calls, including 80 fires, 2 incidents involving excessive heat, 228 emergency medical service and other incide...

Customer Service Survey

Savannah Fire Rescue Customer Service Survey

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – Savannah Fire Rescue is developing a new strategic plan. We need your feed back so that we can serve you better. Please use the following links to complete the ...

Dedication of Memorial to Master Firefighter Michael Curry

A memorial to Savannah Fire & Emergency Services Master Firefighter Michael Curry was unveiled by Nine Line Apparel 10 a.m.  Thursday, October 12 at 450 Fort Argyle Road, Savannah. Savannah Fire & Emergency Services administrators were in...

Keep the Savannah Fire wreath green

During the 2016 Holiday Season there were fires in 28 Savannah Homes — that’s one fire ever other day in November and December.

Savannah Fire wants every family to have a fire-free 2017 holiday season. We will release a safety tip for ...