Posted on: May 26, 2023
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City to host Joe Tribble Park Re-opening Ceremony
SAVANNAH (May 26) – The City of Savannah will host a re-opening ceremony for Joe Tribble Park at 12517 Largo Drive on Wedne...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023
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City offices to close in observance of Memorial Day
SAVANNAH (May 25) – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance o...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
Mayor’s Media Availability Location Change; Entrepreneurial Center to close for MSBC
SAVANNAH (May 1) – The Mayor’s weekly media availability tomorrow will take place on the second floor of the Sa...
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Posted on: March 29, 2023
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City to host Community Resources and Benefits Fair April 15
SAVANNAH (March 29) — The City's Human Services Department will host a Community Resources and Benefits Fair on Sa...
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Posted on: March 28, 2023
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City accepting applications for naming of historic square
SAVANNAH (March 28) — The City of Savannah is accepting applications for the naming of the square located between A...
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Posted on: March 21, 2023
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City issues Boil Water Advisory for Dutch Island water customers
Update: The boil water advisory for customers on Dutch Island has been lifted as of 9:30 a.m. following sati...
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Posted on: March 2, 2023
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Small business opportunities available for St. Patrick’s Day festivities
SAVANNAH (March 2) -- The City of Savannah has opportunities available for small businesses to parti...
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
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City to celebrate improvements made at Blackshear Park
SAVANNAH (Feb. 28) -- The City of Savannah will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of improvements at Blackshear ...
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Posted on: January 31, 2023
Applications open for 2023 Weave-A-Dream and Spotlight Programs
SAVANNAH (Jan. 31) –Savannah Cultural Arts Center (SCAC) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Weave-A-Dream and the Spotlight Facility Use Programs.
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Posted on: January 4, 2023
City crews respond to major sewage spill on Derenne Avenue
SAVANNAH (Jan. 4) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a major sewage spill on Jan. 2 at 7 East Derenne Avenue in Savannah.
The spi...
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Posted on: December 29, 2022
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City Manager appoints Lenny Gunther permanent Police Chief
SAVANNAH (Dec. 29)?–?Following a robust national search and comprehensive evaluation process, City Manager Joseph A. Melder ...
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Posted on: November 30, 2022
Ice skating returns to Savannah through the City’s partnership with the Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAVANNAH (Nov. 30) – The City of Savannah will join the Savannah Ghost Pirates for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to officially ann...
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Posted on: November 23, 2022
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Free holiday parking in City-owned garages to start on select days Nov. 29
SAVANNAH (Nov. 23) – Starting Nov. 29, the City of Savannah will offer free parking in garages Dow...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
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Fire Chief to be ceremonially sworn in on Wednesday, Nov. 23
SAVANNAH (Nov. 21) – The City of Savannah will host a swearing-in ceremony for Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen on Wednes...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
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City to hold cooking oil recycling event after Thanksgiving
SAVANNAH (Nov. 21) – Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Savannah Water Reclamation division will hold a cookin...
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Posted on: November 17, 2022
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Public hearings scheduled for 2023 proposed budget
SAVANNAH (Nov. 17) – The City of Savannah will host budget public hearings on Tuesday, Nov. 22 and Thursday, Dec. 8, during regularly schedule...
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Posted on: November 10, 2022
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Budget retreat scheduled for 2023 proposed budget
SAVANNAH (Nov. 10) – The City of Savannah will host a budget retreat on Monday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ballroom of ...
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Posted on: November 9, 2022
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Sanitation services adjusted due to Veterans Day, potential inclement weather
SAVANNAH (Nov. 9) – City of Savannah Sanitation services are being adjusted due to the Veterans...
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Posted on: November 4, 2022
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Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup
SAVANNAH (Nov. 4) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming back up with the Jenkins High School studen...
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
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Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup
SAVANNAH (Oct. 7) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming back up with the Jenkins High School studen...
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Posted on: October 3, 2022
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City of Savannah to host meetings on Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance
SAVANNAH (Oct. 3) – The City of Savannah is considering new revisions to the local Alcoholic Beverage Ordin...
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Posted on: September 30, 2022
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City of Savannah to rescind local state of emergency at 6 p.m. today
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SAVANNAH (Sept. 30) – The City of Savannah’s local state of emergency will be rescinded as of 6 p.m. t...
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Posted on: September 28, 2022
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City of Savannah declares state of local emergency
SAVANNAH (Sept. 28) – Based on expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has declared a state of local...
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Posted on: August 23, 2022
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City Manager appoints new Code Compliance director
SAVANNAH (Aug. 22) – Today, City Manager Joseph A. Melder appointed Cynthia Knight to serve as the senior director of Code ...
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Posted on: August 11, 2022
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Land Bank Authority takes action to protect housing affordability
SAVANNAH (Aug. 10) – On Aug. 9, the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority adopted new affordability guid...
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Posted on: August 10, 2022
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Savannah community survey launched as part of police chief search
SAVANNAH (Aug. 10) – The City of Savannah has launched a survey to attain community input regarding the search for a n...
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Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Savannah’s search for next Chief of Police to focus on community engagement
SAVANNAH (Aug. 4) – The City of Savannah will soon launch a public engagement process as part of t...
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Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Savannah invests in public safety wage increases
Police retention, referral and lateral entry programs also implemented
SAVANNAH (Aug. 1) – Over the weekend, the City of Savannah imple...
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Posted on: July 28, 2022
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City Council votes to adopt lowest millage rate since 1987
SAVANNAH (July 28) – Savannah City Council voted, 6-3, this evening to approve a millage rate of 12.2, which is the city&...
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Posted on: July 14, 2022
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City Manager proposes major investments in public safety in tandem with reduction in millage rate
SAVANNAH (July 14) – During the first formal City Council discussion on the ...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
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City of Savannah to consider reduction in millage rate to lowest level since 1987
SAVANNAH (June 30) – The City of Savannah will soon consider its lowest millage rate since 1987, whic...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022
Savannah Police Department to begin leadership transition at end of July following Police Chief’s nomination to federal post
SAVANNAH (June 30) – After a four-year tenure, Savannah Police Chief Roy Minter will step dow...
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Posted on: June 29, 2022
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Alderman Palumbo receives recognition from Georgia Municipal Association
SAVANNAH (June 29) – District 4 Alderman Nick Palumbo received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institut...
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Posted on: June 29, 2022
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Alderman Purtee receives recognition from Georgia Municipal Association
SAVANNAH (June 29) – District 6 Alderman Kurtis Purtee received the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institut...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
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City congratulates fire chief on new opportunity
SAVANNAH (June 13) – After a highly successful tenure, Savannah Fire Chief Derik Minard will step down from his role with the...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
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City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting to review Methodology Report
SAVANNAH (Apr. 29) – The City of Savannah will host two Development Impact Fee Ad...
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