News Flash

City Sells Broughton Municipal Building

SAVANNAH, GA (August 16, 2018) — This afternoon City Council approved the sale of the Broughton Municipal Building (BMB), located at 132 E. Broughton St., to Columbia Ventures, LLC. The City sold the surplus property for $4.5 million.

This proper...

City Prepares for Arts Center Opening with Changes to Montgomery Street

NEWS RELEASE

August 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Prepares for Arts Center Opening with Changes to Montgomery Street 

SAVANNAH, GA (August 16, 2018) — The Mayor and Council approved the purchase of traffic utilities needed to return M...

City Purchases Playground Equipment to Enhance Neighborhoods

NEWS RELEASE

August 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Purchases Playground Equipment to Enhance Neighborhoods 

SAVANNAH, GA (August 16, 2018) — The Mayor and Council approved the purchase of playground equipment that will include shaded s...

Chatham County, City of Savannah Transition E911 Center to the Operation and Control of the County

Chatham County, GA (August 15, 2018) – In Fall of 2017, Chatham County and the City of Savannah agreed to transfer the operation and control of the E911 Center from the City of Savannah to Chatham County. The goal of this transition is to promot...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

August 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (August 14, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the ...

Large Crowd Attends City’s Arena Construction Fair

SAVANNAH, GA (August 9, 2018) — More than 120 people packed a meeting room at the Savannah Civic Center today for the City of Savannah’s Arena Construction Fair.  The goal was to encourage disadvantaged businesses to learn mor...

Safety Issues Delay Reopening of Mills B. Lane Blvd. Bridge

SAVANNAH, GA (August 9, 2018) — The City of Savannah is delaying the reopening of the bridge on Mills B. Lane Boulevard due to safety issues. The City began maintenance of the bridge on June 4 and since then, contractors have uncovered a few cra...

City Attorney Announces Retirement

SAVANNAH, GA (August 2, 2018) — City of Savannah City Attorney Brooks Stillwell announced his retirement today at the City Council workshop. Stillwell has served as the City Attorney since November 2012. He will retire from the City on December ...

Disney Filming in Savannah, Working with City to Minimize Impact to Citizens, Businesses

SAVANNAH, GA (August 2, 2018) — The City of Savannah’s Office of Special Events, Film and Tourism announced today they are working with Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on a movie that will be filming in Savannah later this summer.

T...

City Upgrades Safety Beacons Ahead of First Day of School

NEWS RELEASE

August 2, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Upgrades Safety Beacons Ahead of First Day of School

SAVANNAH, GA (August 2, 2018) — The City of Savannah has upgraded 59 flashing beacons that warn drivers to slow down and remain alert as they...

August Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

NEWS RELEASE

August 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

August Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

SAVANNAH, GA (August 1, 2018) — Savannah Government Television (SGTV) has launched the latest edition of City Span. The magazine-style news show featur...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

July 31, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (July 31, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the secon...

Hundreds of Youth Graduate from City’s Summer 500 Job Program

SAVANNAH, GA (July 27, 2018) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach hosted the Graduation and Closing Ceremony for the third annual Summer 500 program on Friday at the Savannah Civic Center.  

More than 250 rising high school juniors and...

City Using New Technology to Better Assess Roadway Conditions

SAVANNAH, GA (July 25, 2018) — The City of Savannah is partnering with ‘Roadbotics’ to use machine-learning technology to better assess Savannah’s roadway conditions. Roadbotics utilizes smartphone cameras and techn...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 10:44 a.m. at 210 Andover Street. An estimated 510 gallons was released before the spill was corrected at 11:35 a.m. This is classified as a minor spill u...

City’s Goats are on the Move

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) — The City of Savannah’s landscape-clearing goats are on the move. The herd of goats that have been clearing overgrown vegetation at Laurel Grove North Cemetery since mid-June were moved Saturday to Mohawk ...

City Begins Eminent Domain Process on Blighted Property

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) —On Thursday, July 19 City Council held a special meeting to consider exercising the City’s eminent domain power made possible by 2017 changes to state law, which facilitated condemnation and redevelopment ...

City Responds to Friday’s Flooding

SAVANNAH, GA (July 23, 2018) — The City of Savannah experienced significant flooding on Friday, July 20 between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The flooding was the direct result a large amount of rain in a short time period, coupled with an above avera...

City Restoring Historic Fountains

NEWS RELEASE

July 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Restoring Historic Fountains

SAVANNAH, GA (July 20, 2018) — The City of Savannah has temporarily removed the fountain in Lafayette Square and Fragrance Garden in Forsyth Park for routine maintena...

City Opens New Savannah Police Northwest Precinct

NEWS RELEASE

July 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Opens New Savannah Police Northwest Precinct

SAVANNAH, GA (July 20, 2018) — Today the Savannah Police Department held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Northwest Precinct,...

City Holding Arena Construction Fair

NEWS RELEASE

July 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Holding Arena Construction Fair

SAVANNAH, GA (July 20, 2018) — The City of Savannah is encouraging disadvantaged businesses to RSVP for the Arena Construction Fair, a free event aimed at...

First ‘Small Business Enterprise’ Contract Awarded to Local Landscapers

NEWS RELEASE

July 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

First ‘Small Business Enterprise’ Contract Awarded to Local Landscapers

SAVANNAH, GA (July 19, 2018) — The City of Savannah has awarded the first contracts under its new Savannah B...

City Breaks Ground on Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center

NEWS RELEASE

July 17, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Breaks Ground on Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center

SAVANNAH, GA (July 17, 2018) — The City of Savannah broke ground today on a new SPLOST-funded Resource Center, located on Pennsylvania Avenue ...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

July 17, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (July 17, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second...

City Hosts First Food Truck Rodeo

NEWS RELEASE

July 12, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Hosts First Food Truck Rodeo

SAVANNAH, GA (July 12, 2018) —

The City of Savannah will host the inaugural City Food Truck Rodeo on July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Ellis Square.

The City is anticip...

Notice of 2018 Tax Rate Adoption

On June 28 City Council announced a .92 increase, taking the millage rate from 12.48 mills, adopted in 2017, to 13.40 mills.

All concerned citizens are invited to attend the hearings at City Hall at the following times:

July 19 at 9:45 a.m.

July 19 at 2:00 p...

Council Approves Monument to Honor Dr. King

NEWS RELEASE

July 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Approves Monument to Honor Dr. King 

SAVANNAH, GA (July 5, 2018) — Savannah City Council voted today to approve a proposed monument dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that will b...

July Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

NEWS RELEASE

July 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

July Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

SAVANNAH, GA (Jun 4, 2018) — Savannah Government Television (SGTV) has launched the latest edition of City Span. The magazine-style news show features in-d...

City Raises Largest American Flag in Savannah

NEWS RELEASE

July 3, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Raises Largest American Flag in Savannah 

SAVANNAH, GA (July 3, 2018) — Today, the City of Savannah raised the largest flag in the City at the new Veterans Memorial Park.

More than 100 peo...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

July 2, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (July 2, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Media Room, on the second flo...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE

June 29, 2018

Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (June 29, 2018) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 8:00 a.m. today at 303 W. River St and at Indian Street/MLK Jr. Blvd. An...

Public Meetings Set for City’s Slight Tax Increase

Public Meetings Set for City’s Slight Tax Increase

SAVANNAH, GA (June 28, 2018) — The City of Savannah will hold three public meetings about the intended slight increase to the City’s millage rate. On June 28 City Council anno...

City Selects New Police Chief

City Selects New Police Chief

SAVANNAH, GA (June 28, 2018) — City Manager Rob Hernandez today announced his appointment of Roy Minter as Police Chief for the City of Savannah. Chief Minter was selected following a nationwide recruitment ...

Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 27, 2018

For Immediate Release

Public Notice: Special Council Meeting

SAVANNAH, GA (June 19, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Special City Council Meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the ...

City Issues Do’s and Don’ts for Downtown Fourth of July Celebration

NEWS RELEASE

June 26, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Issues Do’s and Don’ts for Downtown Fourth of July Celebration

SAVANNAH, GA (June 26, 2018) — The City of Savannah and the Savannah Police Department are gearing up for this y...

State Legislators Announce IT Corridor in Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA (June 21, 2018) — The City of Savannah welcomed members of the State Legislature to City Hall on Friday to officially announce the formation of the Savannah Logistics Technology Corridor.  

The formation of the corridor was ...

Council Approves Design Firm for New Arena

NEWS RELEASE

June 21, 2018

Immediate Release

Council Approves Design Firm for New Arena

SAVANNAH, GA (June 21, 2018) — The City of Savannah City Council voted today to award the design contract for the new Savannah Arena to Perkins + Will.

The $8,820...

City, CAT Announce Extended Hours for Free Downtown Shuttle

  SAVANNAH, GA (June 20, 2018) — City of Savannah and Chatham Area Transit (CAT) announced today the extended hours for the popular and free DOT shuttle.  The goal of the extended night and weekend hours is to help residents, e...

Goats Arrive in Savannah to Clear Vegetation

NEWS RELEASE

June 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

Goats Arrive in Savannah to Clear Vegetation

SAVANNAH, GA (June 20, 2018) — Today the City of Savannah welcomed a herd of 53 goats to Laurel Grove North Cemetery to help clear overgrown vegetation.&am...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

June 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (June 19, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second...

City Installs Cigarette Receptacles on River Street

NEWS RELEASE

June 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Installs Cigarette Receptacles on River Street

SAVANNAH, GA (June 19, 2018) — The City of Savannah has installed new cigarette receptacles along River Street to bring awareness to cigarette litte...

City Terminates Employee Suspected of Theft

NEWS RELEASE

June 18, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Terminates Employee Suspected of Theft

SAVANNAH, GA (June 18, 2018) — The City of Savannah terminated a Parking and Mobility Department employee suspected of mishandling money. The City of Savannah reporte...

Public Notice: City Council Budget Conference

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 13, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Council Budget Conference

SAVANNAH, GA (June 13, 2018) — Notice is hereby given that there will be a City Council Mid-Year Budget Conference on Monday, June 18, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

June 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (June 5, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second fl...

City Collects 152 Tons of Trash During Great Savannah Cleanup

NEWS RELEASE

June 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Collects 152 Tons of Trash During Great Savannah Cleanup

SAVANNAH, GA (June 5, 2018) — The City of Savannah and more than four dozen neighborhood associations joined the Great Savannah Cleanup and...

District 5 Town Hall Meeting Set for June 11

Media Advisory

June 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 5 Town Hall Meeting Set for June 11 

SAVANNAH, GA (June 5, 2018) — City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting a Town Hall meeting on June 11.

The meeting w...

City Moves Forward on Search for Next Police Chief

NEWS RELEASE

June 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Moves Forward on Search for Next Police Chief 

SAVANNAH, GA (June 5, 2018) — The City of Savannah received 67 applications for the Chief of Police position at the Savannah Police Departme...

June Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

NEWS RELEASE

June 4, 2018

For Immediate Release

June Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

SAVANNAH, GA (Jun 4, 2018) — Savannah Government Television (SGTV) has launched the latest edition of City Span. The magazine-style news show features in-d...

City Extends Deadline for Fire Fee Discount Applications

NEWS RELEASE

June 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Extends Deadline for Fire Fee Discount Applications

SAVANNAH, GA (June 1, 2018) — The City of Savannah is extending the deadline for property owners to submit Fire Fee Discount applications to Fri...

Officer’s Funeral to Impact Traffic Saturday on Savannah’s Southside

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

May 31, 2018

For Immediate Release

Officer’s Funeral to Impact Traffic Saturday on Savannah’s Southside 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 31, 2018) — City of Savannah would like to remind the community that traffic wil...

Bee Road Walking Trail Officially Opened in District 3

NEWS RELEASE

May 31, 2018

For Immediate Release

Bee Road Walking Trail Officially Opened in District 3

SAVANNAH, GA (May 31, 2018) — Today, the City of Savannah officially opened the Bee Road Walking Trail with a sign unveiling led by Mayor Eddie De...

Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday for Officer Christie

NEWS RELEASE

May 30, 2018

For Immediate Release

Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff Saturday for Officer Christie

SAVANNAH, GA (May 30, 2018) — The City of Savannah just received word that Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has ordered the lowering of flag...

City to Use Goats to Clear Vegetation in Two Pilot Locations

SAVANNAH, GA (May 24, 2018) — The City of Savannah will begin a pilot program in mid-June to use goats to clear vegetation in two areas of the City.

The City will rent 60 goats and two livestock guardian dogs from Atlanta-area company Get Your Go...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

May 22, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (May 22, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second fl...

Mills B. Lane Blvd. Bridge to Close for Maintenance

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

May 22, 2018

For Immediate Release

Mills B. Lane Blvd. Bridge to Close for Maintenance

SAVANNAH, GA (May 22, 2018) — The City of Savannah will be closing the bridge on Mills B. Lane Boulevard for scheduled maintenance and rehabilita...

Space Still Available in Youth Summer Programs

NEWS RELEASE

May 22, 2018

For Immediate Release

Space Still Available in Youth Summer Programs 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 22, 2018) — The City of Savannah’s Youth Summer Programs begin next week and there is still space available. This su...

Results of CNU Legacy Projects to be Presented Saturday

Media Advisory

May 18, 2018

For Immediate Release

Results of CNU Legacy Projects to be Presented Saturday

SAVANNAH, GA (May 18, 2018) —On Saturday, City of Savannah officials and staff will wrap up hosting the world’s leading planners, arc...

City Calls for Art Investment Proposals

NEWS RELEASE

May 17, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Calls for Art Investment Proposals

SAVANNAH, GA (May 17, 2018) — A “Call for Proposal” has been issued by the Arts, Culture & Historical Resources Department for the 2019 C...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE

May 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (May 16, 2018) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 2:17 p.m. May 15, at 23 Wright St. An estimated 3,450 gallons spilled ...

City Expands Community Center Hours for Youth Activities

NEWS RELEASE

May 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Expands Community Center Hours for Youth Activities

SAVANNAH, GA (May 16, 2018) — The Mayor and Council have approved extended community center hours at two City recreation centers to ensure Savan...

City Fine-Tuning Fire Fee Database

NEWS RELEASE

May 15, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Fine-Tuning Fire Fee Database 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 15, 2018) — The City of Savannah is fine-tuning the fire fee database to ensure the fee is applied fairly across all property cla...

‘Philharmonic in the Streetz’ Coming to Savannah Shines Neighborhood

NEWS RELEASE

May 15, 2018

For Immediate Release

‘Philharmonic in the Streetz’ Coming to Savannah Shines Neighborhood

SAVANNAH, GA (May 15, 2018) — The City of Savannah has partnered with the Savannah Philharmonic and the Edgemere...

New City Reservoir Completed, Funded by the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

NEWS RELEASE

May 10, 2018

For Immediate Release

New City Reservoir Completed, Funded by the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

SAVANNAH, GA (May 10, 2018) — The City of Savannah is preparing to take ownership of a new reservoir that was buil...

City Participates in Worldwide Campaign to Promote Building Safety

NEWS RELEASE

May 10, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Participates in Worldwide Campaign to Promote Building Safety

SAVANNAH, GA (May 10, 2018)— The City of Savannah is participating in the 38th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign to p...

District 3 Alderman Sets Four Town Hall Meetings for May

Media Advisory

May 10, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 3 Alderman Sets Four Town Hall Meetings for May

SAVANNAH, GA (May 10, 2018) — City of Savannah District 3 Alderman John Hall is hosting four Town Hall meetings during the month of May.

The fi...

Public Notice: Council Work Session

Public Notice

May 8, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (May 8, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floo...

Overhaul of City Zoning Published for Public Feedback

NEWS RELEASE

May 7, 2018

For Immediate Release

Overhaul of City Zoning Published for Public Feedback 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 7, 2018) — A draft of the New Zoning Ordinance (NewZO) has been jointly published by the City of Savannah and t...

District 5 Town Hall Meetings Set for May 21, 22, 23

Media Advisory

May 3, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 5 Town Hall Meetings Set for May 21, 22, 23 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 3, 2018) — City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting three Town Hall meetings during the mo...

District 4 Town Hall Meetings Set for May 14, 17

Media Advisory

May 3, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 4 Town Hall Meetings Set for May 14, 17 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 3, 2018) — City of Savannah District 4 Alderman Julian Miller is hosting two Town Hall meetings during the month of May.

The...

Human Resources Moving to Chatham Parkway

PUBLIC NOTICE

May 3, 2018

For Immediate Release

Human Resources Moving to Chatham Parkway

SAVANNAH, GA (May 3, 2018) — On May 21, the City of Savannah’s Human Resources Department will relocate services from the Broughton Municipal Building to the Savannah Mo...

District 2 Town Hall Set for May 24

Media Advisory

May 2, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 2 Town Hall Set for May 24 

SAVANNAH, GA (May 2, 2018) — City of Savannah District 2 Alderman Bill Durrence is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 24 at the Savannah Civic C...

District 1 Town Hall Meetings Set for May 9, 10

Media Advisory

April 30, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 1 Town Hall Meetings Set for May 9, 10 

SAVANNAH, GA (April 30, 2018) — City of Savannah District 1 Alderman Van Johnson is hosting two Town Hall meetings.

The first meeting will take place ...

May Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

NEWS RELEASE

April 30, 2018

For Immediate Release

May Episode of City Span Now Playing On SGTV

SAVANNAH, GA (April 30, 2018) — Savannah Government Television (SGTV) has launched the latest edition of City Span. The magazine-style news show features ...

City Launches W. W. Law Photograph Collection Exhibit

NEWS RELEASE

April 30, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Launches W. W. Law Photograph Collection Exhibit

SAVANNAH, GA (April 30, 2018) — The Department of Records and Archives will be displaying “Capturing the Soul: Portrait Photog...

City Awarded Federal Brownfield Cleanup Grant

NEWS RELEASE

April 26, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Awarded Federal Brownfield Cleanup Grant 

SAVANNAH, GA (April 26, 2018) — The City of Savannah has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency to receive a $300,000 Brownfield ...

District 6 Alderman Schedules Listening Sessions

Media Advisory

April 25, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 6 Alderman Schedules Listening Sessions 

SAVANNAH, GA (April 25, 2018) — City of Savannah District 6 Alderman Tony Thomas will be holding his 6th District Springtime Listening Ses...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

Public Notice

April 24, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (April 24, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the sec...

City to Offer Assistance with Fire Fee Discount Application

NEWS RELEASE

April 23, 2018

For Immediate Release

City to Offer Assistance with Fire Fee Discount Application

SAVANNAH, GA (April 23, 2018) — The City of Savannah will be offering assistance with the Fire Fee Discount Program application at location...

Saturday Morning Race To Affect Downtown Traffic

NEWS RELEASE

April 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

Saturday Morning Race To Affect Downtown Traffic

SAVANNAH, GA (April 20, 2018)— Downtown traffic will be affected for several hours April 21 as Savannah Police close roads for the annual Susan G Kome...

Whitaker Street Receives Pedestrian Safety Enhancements

NEWS RELEASE

April 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

Whitaker Street Receives Pedestrian Safety Enhancements

SAVANNAH, GA (April 20, 2018)— At noon today, pedestrians will be able to activate new crosswalk warning lights, called Rapid Flashin...

Great Savannah Cleanup Begins

NEWS RELEASE

April 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

Great Savannah Cleanup Begins

SAVANNAH, GA (April 19, 2018) — The City of Savannah kicked off the Great Savannah Cleanup, encouraging neighborhoods to get organized and get busy cleaning.

Th...

City Gears up for Largest Earth Day Event in Georgia

NEWS RELEASE

April 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Gears up for Largest Earth Day Event in Georgia

SAVANNAH, GA (April 19, 2018) — The City of Savannah will once again be a major partner in the Savannah Earth Day Festival occurring this Saturday...

City Files Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers

NEWS RELEASE

April 18, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Files Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers

SAVANNAH, GA (April 18, 2018) — After conducting an investigation into the allegedly deceptive marketing of prescription opioid painkillers by more than 2...

City Testing Colored Bike Lanes

NEWS RELEASE

April 18, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Testing Colored Bike Lanes

SAVANNAH, GA (April 18, 2018) — The City of Savannah is testing two types of green material to add color to existing and future bicycle lanes in an effort to make bike...

Applications Open for Youth Ambassador Program

NEWS RELEASE

April 18, 2018

For Immediate Release

Applications Open for Youth Ambassador Program

SAVANNAH, GA (April 18, 2018) — The City of Savannah is asking rising high school students to apply for the Savannah Youth Ambassador 2018 Summer Instit...

City Requests Input on Paid Parking Proposal

NEWS RELEASE

April 17, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Requests Input on Paid Parking Proposal 

SAVANNAH, GA (April 17, 2018) — A meeting to present a proposal to install paid parking at Forsyth Park will be held April 24 from 4 p.m. to 6 p...

City Seeks Creative Art Projects to Fund

NEWS RELEASE

April 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Seeks Creative Art Projects to Fund

SAVANNAH, GA (April 16, 2018)— The Department of Arts, Culture & Historical Resources is now accepting proposals for the 2018 Weave-A-Dream (WAD)...

City Accepting Resumes for Creative Art Instructors

NEWS RELEASE

April 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Accepting Resumes for Creative Art Instructors

SAVANNAH, GA (April 16, 2018)— The City of Savannah Department of Arts, Culture & Historical Resources is now accepting resum...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Savannah Gardens Redevelopment Amendment

NEWS RELEASE

April 12, 2018

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Savannah Gardens Redevelopment Amendment

SAVANNAH, GA (April 12, 2018) — The City of Savannah is asking the public to provide additional feedback on an am...

City Partners with Google to Provide Business, Tech Training

NEWS RELEASE

April 12, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Partners with Google to Provide Business, Tech Training

SAVANNAH, GA (April 12, 2018) — The City of Savannah is partnering with Google to launch an entirely free, all-day workshop to provide bus...

Mayor Tears Down Blighted Home to Promote Savannah Shines

NEWS RELEASE

April 11, 2018

For Immediate Release

Mayor Tears Down Blighted Home to Promote Savannah Shines

SAVANNAH, GA (April 11, 2018) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach took the first swipe in tearing down a blighted home ...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

Public Notice

April 10, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (April 10, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the sec...

NPS Affirms Savannah Not in Danger of Losing ‘National Historic Landmark’ Status

NEWS RELEASE

April 9, 2018

For Immediate Release

NPS Affirms Savannah Not in Danger of Losing ‘National Historic Landmark’ Status

SAVANNAH, GA (April 9, 2018) — Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District is not in d...

PUBLIC NOTICE: City Accepting Applications for Boards, Commissions and Authorities

Public Notice

March 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Accepting Applications for Boards, Commissions and Authorities

SAVANNAH, GA (March 19, 2018)— The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Tu...

Mayor To Help Tear Down Blighted Home

MEDIA ADVISORY

April 9, 2018

For Immediate Release

Mayor To Help Tear Down Blighted Home

SAVANNAH, GA (April 9, 2018) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach will take the first swipe in tearing down a blighted home in the Edgemere-Sackville neighbor...

Publix Half Marathon to Affect Traffic Downtown

NEWS RELEASE

April 6, 2018

For Immediate Release

Publix Half Marathon to Affect Traffic Downtown

SAVANNAH, GA (April 6, 2018)— Downtown traffic will be affected for several hours the morning of April 7 as Savannah Police close roads for the annual P...

District 5 Town Hall Set for April 30

MEDIA ADVISORY

April 5, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 5 Town Hall Set for April 30 

SAVANNAH, GA (April 5, 2018) — City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Historic District Zoning Ordinance

NEWS RELEASE

April 3, 2018

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Historic District Zoning Ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (April 3, 2018) — The City of Savannah is asking the public to provide additional feedback  to the Metropoli...

Council Approves Fire Fee Discount Program

NEWS RELEASE

March 29, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Approves Fire Fee Discount Program

SAVANNAH, GA (March 29, 2018) — During today’s regular meeting, Savannah City Council approved the Fire Fee Discount Program. The program will all...

City Commits to Updating Wastewater Infrastructure

NEWS RELEASE

March 29, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Commits to Updating Wastewater Infrastructure 

SAVANNAH, GA (March 29, 2018) — The City of Savannah Mayor and Council are moving forward on updating the President’s Street Wat...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

Public Notice

March 27, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (March 27, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the sec...

City Taking Major Steps to Preserve Savannah’s Landmark District

NEWS RELEASE

March 21, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Taking Major Steps to Preserve Savannah’s Landmark District

SAVANNAH, GA (March 21, 2018) — The City of Savannah has reviewed the National Park Service’s (NPS) Integrity and ...

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

NEWS RELEASE

March 21, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Crews Respond to Minor Sewage Spill

SAVANNAH, GA (March 21, 2018) — City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 9:31 a.m. today, March 21, at 309 W River St. An estimated 145 gal...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Historic District Zoning Ordinance

NEWS RELEASE

March 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Historic District Zoning Ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (March 20, 2018) — The City of Savannah is asking the public to provide comments to the Metropolitan Planning Commis...

City’s Cost for Hosting Vice President

NEWS RELEASE

March 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

City’s Cost for Hosting Vice President

SAVANNAH, GA (March 19, 2018) — City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach hosted Vice President Mike Pence at City Hall for Saturday’s St. Patric...

Savannah Piloting Electric Vehicles

NEWS RELEASE

March 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

Savannah Piloting Electric Vehicles

SAVANNAH, GA (March 19, 2018) — The City of Savannah has completed a pilot project to test the use and feasibility of electric vehicles in their fleet. The project...

City Response to Deck Collapse

NEWS RELEASE

March 19, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Response to Deck Collapse

SAVANNAH, GA (March 19, 2018) — City of Savannah’s Department of Development Services issued a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for 38 Martin Luther King, Jr. Bl...

City Wraps Up Two Day St Patrick's Day Festival

NEWS RELEASE

March 18, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Wraps Up Two Day St Patrick's Day Festival

SAVANNAH, GA (March 18, 2018) — The City of Savannah is tallying the numbers from the 2018 St. Patrick&rsqu...

Festival Parking Available on Hutchinson

NEWS RELEASE

March 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

Festival Parking Available on Hutchinson Island 

SAVANNAH, GA (March 14, 2018) — The City of Savannah and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center have teamed up to...

City, Police Announce Security Enhancements To Parade Route

NEWS RELEASE

March 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

City, Police Announce Security Enhancements To Parade Route

SAVANNAH, GA (March 14, 2018) — The City of Savannah Police and other law enforcement agencies will be implementing an enhanced security zo...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

Public Notice

March 13, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (March 13, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Media Room, on the seco...

Vice President Joining Savannah’s Mayor for St. Patrick’s Day

NEWS RELEASE

March 13, 2018

For Immediate Release

Vice President Joining Savannah’s Mayor for St. Patrick’s Day

SAVANNAH, GA (March 13, 2018) —The City of Savannah will be hosting Vice President Mike Pence for the 2018 St. Patric...

Downtown Ramp to Truman Parkway Opens Before St. Patrick’s Day

NEWS RELEASE

March 13, 2018

For Immediate Release

Downtown Ramp to Truman Parkway Opens Before St. Patrick’s Day

SAVANNAH, GA (March 13, 2018) — The City of Savannah will be opening the President Street eastbound left turn lane at Truman P...

City, Police Emphasize Safety During St. Patrick’s Day

NEWS RELEASE

March 9, 2018

For Immediate Release

City, Police Emphasize Safety During St. Patrick’s Day

SAVANNAH, GA (March 9, 2018) — The City of Savannah and the Savannah Police Department held a news conference to emphasize public safet...

New WWI Exhibit on Display at City Hall

NEWS RELEASE

March 9, 2018

For Immediate Release

New WWI Exhibit on Display at City Hall

SAVANNAH, GA (March 9, 2018)— The Office of Municipal Archives is opening a new exhibit to the public next Wednesday featuring items from Savannah during World ...

Shamrock Run to Affect Downtown Traffic

NEWS RELEASE

March 8, 2018

For Immediate Release

Shamrock Run to Affect Downtown Traffic 

SAVANNAH, GA (March 8, 2018)— Downtown traffic will be affected for several hours March 9 as Savannah Police close roads for the annual Shamrock Run.

T...

City Adjusts Whitaker Street Pilot Program

NEWS RELEASE

March 6, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Adjusts Whitaker Street Pilot Program

SAVANNAH, GA (March 6, 2018) — The City of Savannah has revised the Whitaker Street pilot program and restored the roadway from Bay Street to Broughton Stree...

City Holds First St. Patrick’s Day News Conference

NEWS RELEASE

March 2, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Holds First St. Patrick’s Day News Conference

SAVANNAH, GA (March 1, 2018) — Today the City of Savannah and the Savannah Police Department held a news conference to provide a general ov...

City Cancels Traffic Court March 6-8

NEWS RELEASE

March 2, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Cancels Traffic Court March 6-8

SAVANNAH, GA (March 2, 2018) — The City of Savannah Recorder’s Court will reschedule all of next week’s Traffic Court sessions from March 6-8.

T...

City Partners with CAT to Provide St. Pat’s Shuttle Service

NEWS RELEASE

March 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Partners with CAT to Provide St. Pat’s Shuttle Service

SAVANNAH, GA (March 1, 2018) — Today the Mayor and Council approved an agreement with Chatham Area Transit to provide St. Patrick&...

Pre-Sale of Parking Spaces for St. Patrick’s Day

NEWS RELEASE

March 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

Pre-Sale of Parking Spaces for St. Patrick’s Day

SAVANNAH, GA (March 1, 2018) — The City of Savannah is offering pre-sale parking spaces at the following City parking lots and garages for th...

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinance

NEWS RELEASE

March 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Provide Input on Alcohol Ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (March 1, 2018) — The City of Savannah has scheduled two meetings for the community to provide input on the final revisions to the Alc...

Council Approves Marijuana Ordinance

NEWS RELEASE

March 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Approves Marijuana Ordinance

SAVANNAH, GA (March 1, 2018) — The City of Savannah Mayor and Council voted to approve an ordinance that allows Savannah police officers to exercise judgment when ...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

February 28, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (February 28, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on th...

Summer 500 Program Kicks Off Recruitment Campaign

NEWS RELEASE

February 27, 2018

For Immediate Release

Summer 500 Program Kicks Off Recruitment Campaign 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 27, 2018) — The City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach and Mayor Pro Tem Carol Bell held a news conference this mor...

District 3 Town Hall Set for March 1

NEWS RELEASE

February 27, 2018

For Immediate Release

District 3 Town Hall Set for March 1 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 27, 2018) — City of Savannah District 3 Alderman John Hall is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 1^st, 6:30 p.m.-7:...

City Cancels Traffic Court February 27-29

NEWS RELEASE

February 22, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Cancels Traffic Court February 27-29 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 22, 2018) — The City of Savannah Recorder’s Court will reschedule all of next week’s Traffic Court se...

Public Invited to Work with City, Non-Profit on Neighborhood Projects

NEWS RELEASE

February 22, 2018

For Immediate Release

Public Invited to Work with City, Non-Profit on Neighborhood Projects

SAVANNAH, GA (February 22, 2018) — The City of Savannah is partnering with the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU), an international non-pro...

City Dedicates Playground to Leisure Services Legend

NEWS RELEASE

February 22, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Dedicates Playground to Leisure Services Legend

SAVANNAH, GA (February 22, 2018)— Today the City of Savannah dedicated a playground to retired City employee, Joseph C. Shear...

City Cancels Thursday’s Traffic Court

NEWS RELEASE

February 21, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Cancels Thursday’s Traffic Court

SAVANNAH, GA (February 21, 2018) — The City of Savannah Recorder’s Court is canceling Traffic Court Sessions...

City Providing Services Despite Malware Attack

NEWS RELEASE

February 21, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Providing Services Despite Malware Attack 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 21, 2018) — The City of Savannah is continuing to rid the City’s network of a virus that was discovered Fe...

Savannah Named Tree City USA

NEWS RELEASE

February 20, 2018

For Immediate Release

Savannah Named Tree City USA

SAVANNAH, GA (February 20, 2018) — The City of Savannah was just named 2017 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban for...

Email Attachments to Staff Currently Blocked by City

NEWS RELEASE

February 15, 2018

For Immediate Release

Email Attachments to Staff Currently Blocked by City  

SAVANNAH, GA (February 15, 2018) — As the City continues to remediate the impact of a malware attack, the Department of Information ...

Tourism Management Services Moving from City Hall

PUBLIC NOTICE

February 15, 2018

For Immediate Release

Tourism Management Services Moving from City Hall

SAVANNAH, GA (February 15, 2018) — On March 1, the City of Savannah’s Tourism Management and Ambassador Department is restructuring and...

Council Sets St. Patrick’s Day Festival

NEWS RELEASE

February 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Sets St. Patrick’s Day Festival 

SAVANNAH, GA (February 14, 2018) — The City of Savannah Mayor and Council approved a resolution for a two-day St. Patrick’s Da...

City Council Approves Changes to Confederate Memorial

NEWS RELEASE

February 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Council Approves Changes to Confederate Memorial

SAVANNAH, GA (February 14, 2018) — The City of Savannah Mayor and Council voted today to approve the recommendations from the Confederate Memo...

Applications Open for Summer 500

NEWS RELEASE

February 14, 2018

For Immediate Release

Applications Open for Summer 500

SAVANNAH, GA (February 14, 2018) — The City of Savannah is gearing up again for the 3^rd annual Summer 500 program. High school students aged 16 and over, who are c...

City Takes Precautionary Measures During Malware Attack

NEWS RELEASE

February 13, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Takes Precautionary Measures During Malware Attack

SAVANNAH, GA (February 13, 2018) — The City of Savannah is recovering from a malware attack, likely caused by an e-mail phishing scheme.

The ...

Mayor DeLoach Delivers State of the City

SAVANNAH, GA (February 13, 2018)— City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach delivered his State of City address to a large crowd at the Coastal Georgia Center Monday night.

More than 200 people filled the auditorium as the mayor touted the City&rs...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Council Work Session

PUBLIC NOTICE

February 12, 2018

For Immediate Release

Council Work Session

SAVANNAH, GA (February 12, 2018)— Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, ...

Georgia Day Parade to Affect Downtown Traffic

NEWS RELEASE

February 8, 2018

For Immediate Release

Georgia Day Parade to Affect Downtown Traffic

SAVANNAH, GA (February 8, 2018)— Downtown traffic will be affected for several hours Feb. 9^th as Savannah Police close roads for the annual Georgia Da...

Mayor's State of the City Address Set for Feb. 12th

MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 7, 2018For Immediate Release

Mayor's State of the City Address Set for Feb. 12th

SAVANNAH, GA (February 7, 2018)— City of Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach will deliver the State of City address on Monday, February 12^th at 6:30 p.m. in the...

Alderwoman Shabazz Invites Residents to Project DeRenne Meeting

MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 7, 2018For Immediate Release

Alderwoman Shabazz Invites Residents to Project DeRenne Meeting

SAVANNAH, GA (February 7, 2018)— City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz encourages residents and businesses to ...

City Breaks Ground on New Windsor Park

NEWS RELEASE

February 6, 2018

For Immediate Release

City Breaks Ground on New Windsor Park

SAVANNAH, GA (February 6, 2018)— This afternoon the City of Savannah broke ground on a new Windsor Park on Savannah’s Southside....

Development Services Director Receives Engineering Accolades

NEWS RELEASE

February 6, 2018

For Immediate Release

Development Services Director Receives Engineering Accolades

SAVANNAH, GA (February 6, 2018) —City of Savannah Development Services Director, Julie McLean, was named one of 100 Influentia...

Confederate Task Force Makes Recommendation to Council

NEWS RELEASE

February 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

Confederate Task Force Makes Recommendation to Council

SAVANNAH, GA (February 1, 2018) — The City of Savannah Task Force presented its recommendation to the Mayor and Aldermen today regarding the C...

State Designates Savannah as IT Corridor

NEWS RELEASE

February 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

State Designates Savannah as IT Corridor

SAVANNAH, GA (February 1, 2018) — The City of Savannah’s Mayor and Council voted today to adopt a resolution supporting a designation that names ...

Bar Surrenders Alcohol License Ahead of City’s Show Cause Hearing

NEWS RELEASE

February 1, 2018

For Immediate Release

Bar Surrenders Alcohol License Ahead of City’s Show Cause Hearing

SAVANNAH, GA (February 1, 2018)— Own Time Sports and Comedy Grill owner Gregory Webb surrendered his Alcoholic Beverage L...

City Working with ACLU to Increase Access to Fair Housing

NEWS RELEASEFebruary 1, 2018For Immediate Release

City Working with ACLU to Increase Access to Fair Housing

SAVANNAH, GA (February 1, 2018)— The City of Savannah is working with the ACLU, Georgia Legal Services and the Savannah-Chatham Fair Housin...

City Moves Forward on Two Police Precincts

City Moves Forward on Two Police Precincts

SAVANNAH, GA (January 30, 2018)— Today the City of Savannah broke ground on the Savannah Police Department’s future Central Precinct and held a ribbon cutting ceremony to cel...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

NEWS RELEASE

January 26, 2018

For Immediate Release

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH, GA (January 26, 2018)— City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 10:30 a.m. today, January 26, at 1482 Dean Forest Road...

Update on President Street Project

NEWS RELEASEJanuary 26, 2018For Immediate Release

Update on President Street Project

SAVANNAH, GA (January 26, 2018)— The City of Savannah is nearing the completion of the President St. roadway improvements and the City anticipates that thoroughfa...

Savannah’s Interim Police Chief Takes the Helm

NEWS RELEASE

January 25, 2018

For Immediate Release

Savannah’s Interim Police Chief Takes the Helm

SAVANNAH, GA (January 25, 2018)— Today Mark Revenew officially became the Interim Chief of the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police departm...

City Amends Horse Carriage Ordinance for Adverse Weather

NEWS RELEASE

January 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

SAVANNAH, GA (January 18, 2018) — The City of Savannah Mayor and Council approved an amendment to the horse-drawn carriage ordinance to include a section which prohibits operation during adverse c...

City Announces Interim Police Chief

NEWS RELEASE

January 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

SAVANNAH, GA (January 16, 2018)— The City of Savannah is pleased to announce Mark Revenew as the interim police chief for the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, soon to be ...

Downtown Parking Changes Delayed Until January 22

NEWS RELEASE

January 16, 2018

For Immediate Release

SAVANNAH, GA (January 16, 2018)— The City of Savannah is delaying its implementation of the new Parking Matters rate structure for parking downtown until January 22. This is due to the w...

City Sues Operators of Short-Term Vacation Rental

NEWS RELEASEDecember 29, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (December 29, 2017)—The City of Savannah has filed suit against Arnold and Arlene Belzer, for operating an unlicensed Short-Term Vacation Rental, or STVR.The suit was filed in Superi...

Contract Awarded for New Arena Project Manager

SAVANNAH, GA (December 21, 2017)— The City of Savannah Mayor and Council just awarded a contract for Project Management Services for the Arena Development District to Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.  The contract is for $2,841,606.00.The Arena...

City Council Passes 2018 Budget

NEWS RELEASEDecember 21, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (December 21, 2017)— The City of Savannah Mayor and Council adopted a $408 million overall budget on Thursday that makes significant investments in public safety, infrastructure, nei...

City Receives “Green” Grant to Improve Neighborhoods, Create Jobs

NEWS RELEASEDecember 13, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (December 13, 2017)— The City of Savannah is one of six cities to receive a sizeable grant from the Southeast Sustainable Communities Fund (SSCF).The $233,244 grant will be used to c...

Alderman Van Johnson Appointed To NLC Advisory Board

NEWS RELEASEDecember 12, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (December 11, 2017)—The National League of Cities' (NLC) new president has appointed City of Savannah Alderman Van Johnson to serve as a Vice Chair of the NLC Advisory Council for th...

Public Invited to West Bay Streetscape Meeting

December 12, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (December 12, 2017)— The public is invited to attend the final community meeting for West Bay Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Warner Street (east side of the Bay Street viadu...

45,000 Sanitation Magnets to be Delivered Next Week

NEWS RELEASEDecember 11, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (December 11, 2017)—City of Savannah residents should be on the lookout next week for the delivery of the 2018 Sanitation Schedule magnets (see attached image). The handy magnets inc...

Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade provides gifts for Georgia Regional patients

MEDIA ADVISORYDecember 7, 2017For Immediate ReleaseMayors from across southeast Georgia joined forces in Savannah to provide a brighter holiday for those in need as part of the 59th annual Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade.Mayors from dozens of cities...

District 5 Town Hall Meeting Set for Dec. 5

MEDIA ADVISORYNovember 29, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (November 29, 2017)—City of Savannah District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, December 5th, 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Tatemville Community Ce...

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Savannah 2018 Budget Retreat

PUBLIC NOTICENovember 21, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (November 21, 2017) – Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will hold a 2018 Budget Retreat on Thursday, November 30 and Friday, December 1, 8:3...

City offers free holiday parking

SAVANNAH, GA (November 20, 2017)—Beginning this week, it’s easier than ever to park and shop in downtown Savannah for the holidays. From Thanksgiving till December 22, the first three hours of parking are FREE in all City parking garag...

City of Savannah to Host Second Annual Holidays on Broughton

NEWS RELEASENovember 17, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, Ga. (November 17, 2017) – This holiday season, Savannah is invited to experience the second annual Holidays on Broughton, presented by the City of Savannah, kicking off with a grand cel...

PUBLIC NOTICE Council Work Session Tuesday, Nov. 21

November 17, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (November 17, 2017) – Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall,...

Mayor Pro Tem Completes Dual Degree

NEWS RELEASENovember 14, 2017For Immediate ReleaseSAVANNAH, GA (November 14, 2017)—City of Savannah Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Bell recently graduated from Shaw University Divinity School in Raleigh, NC with Master’s Degrees in Christian Ed...

PUBLIC NOTICE Council Work Session Thursday, Nov. 9

PUBLIC NOTICENovember 7, 2017

For Immediate Release

SAVANNAH, GA (November 7, 2017) – Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, November 9, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of...

Holiday Decorations Returning Soon to Downtown

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 26, 2017

Holiday spirit will once again be returning to downtown Savannah, as City Council approved an agreement at today’s regular Council meeting for the installation and lighting of Savannah’s holid...

City Unveils Plans for New Savannah Police Department

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 26, 2017

Today the City of Savannah’s Police Transition Team presented the plans for a new Savannah Police Department (SPD) at a City Council Workshop. The presentation including the unveiling on a new shoulder ...

City to Stop Street Sweeping on Friday, Saturday Nights

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 26, 2017

The City of Savannah Mayor and Alderman approved an amendment today at their regularly scheduled City Council meeting to modify the City’s street sweeping schedule.

Increased parking demand in the downto...

Montgomery St. Changing to Two-Way Traffic

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 26, 2017

To provide better access to the new Cultural Arts Center, currently under construction at Montgomery and Oglethorpe, City Council approved the conversion of Montgomery Street from one-way to two-way traffic from ...

City to host stakeholder meetings on abandoned shopping cart controls ordinance

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 23, 2017

The City of Savannah will host two stakeholder meetings to discuss and gather feedback on a proposed abandoned shopping cart controls ordinance:

Tuesday, October 24 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Savannah Civic Center, Mason Ro...

Moses Jackson Advancement Center to host Job Fair Nov. 3

The Moses Jackson Advancement Center has partnered with Goodwill Employment Solutions to host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 3 at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410-B Richards Street.

Multiple local employers with a large v...

City of Savannah Invites Feedback for the Downtown Streetscape Initiative on West Bay Street

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 20, 2017

On Tuesday, October 10, the City of Savannah hosted the second community meeting for the West Bay Streetscape Initiative to share ideas and concepts for West Bay Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard an...

District 5 Town Hall Meeting on Oct. 25

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 17, 2017

District 5 Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz will hold a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 25th beginning at 6:30pm at the Liberty City Community Center. The focus of the meeting will be to provide updates on ...

Major Cleanup Helps Edgemere-Sackville Neighborhood Shine

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 14, 2017

The City of Savannah held a major cleanup event in its “Savannah Shines” pilot neighborhood today. City staff along with the Edgemere-Sackville neighborhood association, its sponsors, resident...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 13, 2017

City of Savannah crews responded to a minor sewage spill at 1:21 p.m. Friday, October 13 at 313 East River Street. An estimated 245 gallons spilled before the spill was corrected at 2:10 p.m. This is classified a...

City moving forward after utility billing audit

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 12, 2017

The City of Savannah is committed to improving its utility billing collections and rebuilding trust with the community by enhancing customer service. That was the focus of today’s Utility Billing Assess...

Ardmore residents invited to History Round-up Day

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 12, 2017

The City of Savannah invites all current and former residents of Ardmore to take part in an upcoming History Round-up Day to help document and preserve the unique history of this neighborhood. City of Savannah ar...

City to Allow Bars to Serve Alcohol on New Year’s Eve

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 10, 2017

This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration will fall on a Sunday in the 2017 calendar year. The City of Savannah will apply State Code Section 3-3-7(r) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a...

PUBLIC NOTICE Council Work Session Thursday, Oct. 12

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 10, 2017

Notice is hereby given that there will be a Council Work Session on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Media Room, on the second floor of City Hall, prior to the regular scheduled City Council Meetin...

City Unveils $220K United Way Goal

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 5, 2017

The City of Savannah kicked-off its United Way campaign this morning in the Rotunda at City Hall. Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach, City Manager Rob Hernandez and dozens of city employees gathered for the unveiling of...

October Episode of City Span Now on SGTV

For Immediate ReleaseDate: October 3, 2017

Savannah Government Television has launched the October edition of City Span. The magazine-style news show features stories in and about the City of Savannah.

This month’s show features a recap of the Cit...

City taxes chronically blighted properties

Owners of 38 blighted properties in Savannah will be receiving higher property tax bills this week, as the City implements the Community Redevelopment Tax Incentive Ordinance. The Ordinance was created under the premise that owners of chronically blighted...

City encourages online payment of property taxes

The City of Savannah would like to remind local property owners about the online payment portal for City property taxes at www.savannahga.gov/propertytax. Property owners can quickly and easily pay the City portion of their property tax bill using this co...

Council to Consider Resolution for ‘The Savannah Bridge’

For Immediate Release
Date: September 22, 2017

Next Thursday, Sept. 28th, City Council will vote to adopt a resolution to rename the Talmadge Bridge. Savannah Mayor Eddie DeLoach is recommending renaming it “The Savannah Bridge”.

If the resolution...Read on...

Alderman Van Johnson honored by King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation

For Immediate Release
Date: September 21, 2017

During the 20th Annual King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation Inc. Awards Gala on Saturday, September 16, City of Savannah Alderman Van R. Johnson, II was presented with the Reverend James M. Simms Public Servi...Read on...

New fare-free shuttle routes to launch September 25

For Immediate Release
Date: September 20, 2017

A new, more convenient system of fare-free dot shuttles will launch in Savannah on September 25, connecting riders with popular destinations throughout downtown and reaching as far as Forsyth Park.

Tw...Read on...

Post-Irma Debris Removal, Trash Collection Plan

For Immediate Release
Date: September 14, 2017

The City of Savannah’s Sanitation Bureau has resumed normal operations. Today crews are back on their regular service routes, picking up residential refuse, yard waste and recycling materials.

On W...Read on...

City Council Meeting Continued Until Sept. 28

For Immediate Release
Date: September11, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the September 14, 2017 City Council meeting will be continued until September 28th. This is the result of the impact of Hurricane Irma.

For more information, contact Dyann...Read on...

Residents asked to secure trash carts, collection halted

For Immediate Release
Date: September 8, 2017

The City of Savannah is asking residents to secure their sanitation carts for the duration of Hurricane Irma. Doing so will prevent carts and litter from causing property damage, and reduce unsanitary con...Read on...

City Increases Transparency Through New Website

For Immediate Release
Date: July 27, 2017

The City of Savannah has just launched a new capital improvement projects website which highlights more than 300 projects across the City. The name of the website is Savannah Under Construction.

Savannah ...Read on

City Council votes to dissolve SCMPD

The Savannah City Council voted 8-0 today to send Chatham County a six-month notice of termination to dissolve the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, effective February 1, 2018. On that date, the City plans to begin operating a separate Sava...Read on...

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...