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News and Public Notices
News Updates and Required Public Notices
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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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.
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.
Notice and Explanation of 2026 Property Tax Increase and Current Digest and Five-Year History and Dates for Budget and Millage Hearings
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 3.24 percent in General Maintenance and Operations taxes, an increase in property taxes by 3.67 percent in Special Service District taxes and an increase in property taxes by 3.30 percent in Chatham Area Transit Authority taxes.
Chatham County Animated Series wins NACIO Excellence Award
Chatham County’s Public Information Office was named the winner of a 2026 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award.
Chatham County Announced as Host County for NACo 2027
At the 2026 Conference for the National Association of Counties in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chatham County announced it would be the host of NACo's 2026 Annual Conference.
Summer 500 Program Returns to Chatham County
After a 10-year hiatus, the Summer 500 Program returned in 2026, giving local high school students hands-on job experience through a partnership with Chatham County and other community partners.
Chatham County Programs Honored by the National Association of Counties
Chatham County was recently recognized with two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) during the organization’s annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, earlier this month.
Departments & Information Desk
Our Most Requested Services and Departments
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
- Tammie Mosley
- 133 Montgomery Street
- (912) 652-7200
- Email Department