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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
The Chat: Chatham County Animal Services

On this episode of The Chat, Catherine sits down with Chatham County Animal Services Director Jake Harper.

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News
  • 2026
Open Spaces: Connecting Parks, Preserves & Waterways

Open spaces are essential to the social, environmental, and economic fabric of any community. Open spaces include developed parks, sports complexes, preserves, multi-use trails, and public water access. Learn more about these areas in Chatham County.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County Officials Unveil Portrait Honoring Judge Eugene H. Gadsden

Chatham County officials honored the legacy of Judge Eugene H. Gadsden on Wednesday with the unveiling of a portrait at the courthouse named in his honor.

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News
  • 2026
Chatham County’s Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility Reaches Construction Milestone

Chatham County’s Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility reached a milestone in August as the highest structural piece of the building was put into place.

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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
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  • 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