City beginning first phase of system-wide “smart” water meter project

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City beginning first phase of system-wide “smart” water meter project

SAVANNAH (June 9) – The City of Savannah and its contractors will begin t...

City of Savannah announces 2024 funding opportunities

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City of Savannah announces 2024 funding opportunities

SAVANNAH (June 8) – The City of Savannah will start accepting 2024 Arts and Culture Enrichment (ACE) applications for funding of ...

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz holding Fairgrounds Project Town Hall

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Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz holding Fairgrounds Project Town Hall Meeting

SAVANNAH (June 7) – Mayor Pro Tem and 5th District Alderwoman Dr. Estella Shabazz is hosting a fairgr...

City to offer additional energy-efficiency community workshops

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City to offer additional energy-efficiency community workshops

SAVANNAH (June 1) — The City of Savannah Office of Sustainability has a...

City Manager appoints new Recreation & Leisure Services director

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 City Manager appoints new Recreation & Leisure Services director

SAVANNAH (June 1) – After a national recruitment search, Cit...

Overnight lane closures planned for DeRenne Avenue and Abercorn Street June 1

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Overnight lane closures planned for DeRenne Avenue and Abercorn Street June 1

SAVANNAH (June 1) - The City of Savannah is performing overnight s...

City to host Joe Tribble Park Re-opening Ceremony

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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...

Savannah Fire responds to Friday morning house fire, connects impacted residents to resources

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Savannah Fire responds to Friday morning house fire, connects impacted residents to emergency resources

SAVANNAH (May 26) – This morning, at app...

City offices to close in observance of Memorial Day

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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...

City to host 100 Days of Summer Kickoff Pool Party

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City to host 100 Days of Summer Kickoff Pool Party 

SAVANNAH (May 22) – The City of Savannah Recreation and Leisure Services Department will host a pool p...

City Celebrates Savannah Youth Council 2023 Graduates, Releases New Application

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City Celebrates Savannah Youth Council 2023 Graduates, Releases New Application

SAVANNAH (May 12) – On Tuesday, May 2, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II presented 35 Savann...

City to host Grant Center Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting

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City to host Grant Center Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting

SAVANNAH (May 8) – The City of Savannah will host a ribbon cutting for the new Grant Center Gymnasium at 3:30 p....

Mayor Van R. Johnson, II appointed to African American Mayors Association Board of Trustees

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Mayor Van R. Johnson, II appointed to African American Mayors Association Board of Trustees

SAVANNAH (May 4) – Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has been appointe...

City acquires Evergreen Cemetery

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City acquires Evergreen Cemetery

SAVANNAH (May 2) – The City of Savannah has officially acquired Evergreen Cemetery as of Tuesday, May 2. The acquisition is the re...

Media Availability for Dean Forest Landfill Expansion Project Completion

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Media Availability for Dean Forest Landfill Expansion Project Completion

SAVANNAH (May 1) – There will be a media availability to receive interviews a...

Mayor’s Media Availability Location Change; Entrepreneurial Center to close for MSBC

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...

Public invited to square naming informational meeting

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Public invited to square naming informational meeting 

SAVANNAH (April 20) - The City of Savannah invites the public to an informational meeting about the naming pr...

City launches interactive Building Permit Tracker map

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City launches interactive Building Permit Tracker map

SAVANNAH (April 13) - The City of Savannah recently launched the Building Permit Tracker interactive map. Crea...

City crews respond to major spill

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City crews respond to major spill

SAVANNAH (April 13) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a major spill on April 12 at 109 Ne...

City to host Open Records Event for Georgia Cities Week

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City to host Open Records Event for Georgia Cities Week 

SAVANNAH (April 5) — The City’s Clerk of Council Office will host an...

Registration now open for Mayor’s Small Business Conference

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Registration now open for Mayor’s Small Business Conference

SAVANNAH (April 4) – Registration is now open for the 2023 Mayor&rsqu...

City to host event highlighting progress in Highlands Park development

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City to host event highlighting progress in Highlands Park development

SAVANNAH (March 31) — The City of Savannah will host an event hi...

City offering three additional energy-efficiency community workshops

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City offering three additional energy-efficiency community workshops

SAVANNAH (March 31) — The City of Savannah Office of Sustainability has add...

City to host Community Resources and Benefits Fair April 15

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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...

City accepting applications for naming of historic square

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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...

City to mark Substantial Completion of Broughton Streetscape project

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City to Mark Substantial Completion of Broughton Streetscape project

SAVANNAH (March 24) – The City of Savannah will mark the substantial completion of t...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (March 24) – City of Savannah staff responded to a minor sewage spill on March 23 at 3102 Islands Expre...

Nighttime lane reduction of Eastbound DeRenne to continue

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Nighttime lane reduction of Eastbound DeRenne to continue

SAVANNAH (March 22) - The City of Savannah will continue work on a sewer repair tonight on DeRenne Avenue....

Eastbound DeRenne will be reduced to one lane overnight for emergency sewer repairs

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Eastbound DeRenne will be reduced to one lane overnight for emergency sewer repairs

SAVANNAH (March 21) - The City of Savannah is performing emergency sewer repair...

Update:City issues Boil Water Advisory for Dutch Island water customers

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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...

Public invited to meeting on Casey South Phase 2 drainage improvements project

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Public invited to meeting on Casey South Phase 2 drainage improvements project 

SAVANNAH (March 21) — The City of Savannah will host an informat...

Student chapter of 2 Legit 2 Lit campaign to host community cleanup

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Student chapter of 2 Legit 2 Lit campaign to host community cleanup

SAVANNAH (March 20) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming up with the Je...

Entrepreneurial Center will be closed to public on Friday, March 24

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Entrepreneurial Center will be closed to public on Friday, March 24

SAVANNAH (March 20) — The City of Savannah Entrepreneurial Center at 801 E. Gwinnett ...

Earth Day celebration returns to Savannah April 21 in Daffin Park; registration open for exhibitors

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Earth Day celebration returns to Savannah April 21 in Daffin Park; registration open for exhibitors and volunteers

SAVANNAH (March 20)—The official Earth...

City staff to hold three St. Patrick’s Day operations press conferences

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City staff to hold three St. Patrick’s Day operations press conferences

SAVANNAH (March 6) – City of Savannah staff will hold thre...

Small business opportunities available for St. Patrick’s Day festivities

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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...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (March 1) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill on March 1 at 102...

City to celebrate improvements made at Blackshear Park

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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 ...

Public invited to Canal District’s Wetlands Preserve Park community discussion

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Public invited to Canal District’s Wetlands Preserve Park community discussion

SAVANNAH (Feb. 28) -- The City of Savannah invites the public to attend the Wetlands...

City to highlight solar energy initiative, part of the 100% Savannah Plan

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City to highlight solar energy initiative, part of the 100% Savannah Plan

SAVANNAH (Feb. 27) – This Wednesday, March 1, at 10 a.m. the City is inviting m...

City presents data-driven, community-led approach to Vision Zero traffic safety plan

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City presents data-driven, community-led approach to Vision Zero traffic safety plan

SAVANNAH (Feb. 23) – Today, City of Savannah staff presented the rec...

Alderwoman Gibson-Carter to host community-wide Fit @ 50! fitness event

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Alderwoman Gibson-Carter to host community-wide Fit @ 50! fitness event

SAVANNAH (Feb. 21) Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will host a community-wide fitness event,...

City offices to close in observance of President’s Day

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City offices to close in observance of President’s Day

SAVANNAH (Feb. 17) – The City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Mon...

City completes Back to Basics commitment by establishing expanded litter teams

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City completes Back to Basics commitment by establishing expanded litter teams

SAVANNAH (Feb. 15) – The City of Savannah’s Sanitation departmen...

City to host Feb. 25 Savannah Gardens energy-efficiency community event

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City to host Feb. 25 Savannah Gardens energy-efficiency community event 

SAVANNAH (Feb. 16) – The City of Savannah Office of Sustainabi...

City opens registration for Local Small Business Enterprise program; information sessions available

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City opens registration for Local Small Business Enterprise program; information sessions available Feb. 16 and March 16

SAVANNAH (Feb. 14) – The City of ...

City lifts boil water advisory for customers impacted by Feb. 13 leak

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City lifts boil water advisory for customers impacted by Feb. 13 leak

SAVANNAH (Feb. 15) --  As of 10 a.m. today, the City of Savannah lifted the precauti...

City to unveil renewed Delaware Community Center tomorrow

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City to unveil renewed Delaware Community Center tomorrow

SAVANNAH (Feb. 14) – The City of Savannah will unveil the renewed John S. Del...

Water service restored in north Chatham, Effingham

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Water service restored in north Chatham, Effingham

SAVANNAH (Feb. 14) – Last evening at approximately 7 p.m., the City of Sava...

City to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony

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City to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony

SAVANNAH (Feb. 13) – Representatives from the Park & Tree Commission and staff from ...

Additional glass recycling drop-off sites now available

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Additional glass recycling drop-off sites now available

SAVANNAH (Feb. 9) – The City of Savannah’s Sanitation Department and its partner, The Upcycling C...

Savannah sees record-breaking permitted development in 2022

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Savannah sees record-breaking permitted development in 2022

SAVANNAH (Feb. 8) – In 2022, the City of Savannah’s Development Services Department ...

City has record year in 2022 for affordable housing initiatives, exceeds goals

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City has record year in 2022 for affordable housing initiatives, exceeds goals

SAVANNAH (Feb. 2) – The City of Savannah is proud to share that&...

City hosting energy efficiency community workshops

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City hosting energy efficiency community workshops

SAVANNAH (Feb. 1) – The City of Savannah Office of Sustainability is hosting a series of comm...

Savannah Cultural Arts Center features Black women artists during Black History Month

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Gallery exhibition at Savannah Cultural Arts Center features Black women artists during Black History Month

SAVANNAH (Feb. 1) - In honor of Bla...

Applications open for 2023 Weave-A-Dream and Spotlight Programs

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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City to unveil final phase of Waters Avenue Streetscape project

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City to unveil final phase of Waters Avenue Streetscape project

SAVANNAH (Jan. 31) – The City of Savannah will formally unveil Phase III of the ...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (Jan. 31) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill on Jan. 30 at the...

Alderman Kurtis Purtee Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities Committee

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Alderman Kurtis Purtee Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee

SAVANNAH (Jan. 27) – Alderm...

Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue to end Friday

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Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue to end Friday

SAVANNAH (Jan. 18) – All three eastbound lanes of Derenne Avenue between Abercorn and Bull stre...

City to host Downtown Historic District Meeting

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City to host Downtown Historic District Meeting

SAVANNAH (Jan. 18) – The City of Savannah will host a meeting on Monday, January 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the F...

City offices to close in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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City offices to close in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

SAVANNAH (Jan. 13) – City of Savannah administr...

City to rollout new glass recycling program

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City to rollout new glass recycling program 

SAVANNAH (Jan. 9) – The City of Savannah’s Sanitation Department is partnering with Glass WRX to create convenient glass recycling drop o...

Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project

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Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project 

SAVANNAH (Jan. 6) – The City’s Municipal Archives departmen...

City crews respond to major sewage spill on Derenne Avenue

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.

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Mayor Johnson named one of Georgia Trend’s 100 most influential Georgians

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Mayor Johnson named one of Georgia Trend’s 100 most influential Georgians

SAVANNAH (Jan. 4) – For the third consecutive year, Mayor Van R. Johns...

Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue

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Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue 

SAVANNAH (Jan. 3) – A collapsed sewer line on Derenne Avenue between Abercorn and Bull str...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill on River Street

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill on River Street

SAVANNAH (Jan. 3) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Staley Avenue

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Staley Avenue

SAVANNAH (Dec. 30) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff...

City offices to close in observance of New Year’s Day

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City offices to close in observance of New Year’s Day

SAVANNAH (Dec. 29) – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be cl...

City Manager appoints Lenny Gunther permanent Police Chief

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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 ...

LOST agreement finalized through collaboration

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LOST agreement finalized through collaboration

SAVANNAH (Dec. 27) – The City of Savannah, along with all municipalities, and Chatham County have officially...

City encourages residents to assess water lines following freezing temperatures

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City encourages residents to assess water lines following freezing temperatures

SAVANNAH (Dec. 27) – The City of Savannah is encouraging residents and busi...

Alderwoman At-Large Kesha Gibson-Carter to announce 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Krawl

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Alderwoman At-Large Kesha Gibson-Carter to announce 3rd Annual Kwanzaa Krawl and 39th Annual Citywide Celebration

SAVANNAH (Dec. 22) – Alderw...

City and partners to provide cold weather services to the unhoused this weekend

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City and partners to provide cold weather services to the unhoused this weekend

SAVANNAH (Dec. 22) – Ahead of the forecast for extre...

City offices to close in observance of Christmas

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City offices to close in observance of Christmas

SAVANNAH (Dec. 22) – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Friday, De...

City Manager appoints AMI director, interim Revenue director

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Savannah continues annual tradition donating food to those in need

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Savannah continues annual tradition donating food to those in need

SAVANNAH (Dec. 19) – The City of Savannah will donate canned food collected by city staff to America's Second Harvest of Coas...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Alfred Street

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Alfred Street

SAVANNAH (Dec. 8) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewag...

City appoints executive directors for housing, homelessness initiatives

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City appoints executive directors for housing, homelessness initiatives

SAVANNAH (Dec. 5) – The City of Savannah is pleased to announce the appointment of two new l...

City to host Chatham Municipal Association Quarterly Meeting

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City to host Chatham Municipal Association Quarterly Meeting

SAVANNAH (Dec. 2) – The City of Savannah invites media representatives to attend the Chatham M...

City to host meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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City to host meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

SAVANNAH (Dec. 1) – To address the need for additional housing in our community, the City of ...

City to unveil new sign and art restoration in Yamacraw Square

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City to unveil new sign and art restoration in Yamacraw Square

SAVANNAH (Dec. 1) – The City of Savannah invites the community to co...

Ice skating returns to Savannah through the City’s partnership with the Savannah Ghost Pirates

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...

Free holiday parking in City-owned garages to start on select days Nov. 29

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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...

City offices to close in observance of Thanksgiving

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City offices to close in observance of Thanksgiving

SAVANNAH (Nov. 22) – City of Savannah offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov....

Fire Chief to be ceremonially sworn in on Wednesday, Nov. 23

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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...

City to hold cooking oil recycling event after Thanksgiving

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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...

Public hearings scheduled for 2023 proposed budget

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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...

Budget retreat scheduled for 2023 proposed budget

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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 ...

Sanitation services adjusted due to Veterans Day, potential inclement weather

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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...

Joseph Tribble Park to close for lake repairs

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Joseph Tribble Park to close for lake repairs

SAVANNAH (Nov. 8) – On Monday, November 14, Joseph Tribble Park will close for lake repairs to ens...

City Manager appoints permanent Fire Chief

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City Manager appoints permanent Fire Chief

SAVANNAH (Nov. 7) – Following a robust national search and comprehensive evaluatio...

Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

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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...

Spotlight Program open to local nonprofits for early 2023

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Spotlight Program open to local nonprofits for early 2023

SAVANNAH (Nov. 4) – The City of Savannah Cultural Resources department is accepting applicat...

New Spotlight program offers on stage opportunities for local nonprofits

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New Spotlight program offers on stage opportunities for local nonprofits

SAVANNAH (April 19) – Applications are now open for the Spotli...

City and partners set to break ground on Dundee Cottages

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City and partners set to break ground on Dundee Cottages

SAVANNAH (Nov. 1) –The City of Savannah will break ground on the Dundee Cottages project Thursday, Nov. 3,...

City unveils new public art project at Enmarket Arena in celebration of community

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City unveils new public art project at Enmarket Arena in celebration of community

SAVANNAH (Oct. 27) – The City of Savannah will host an unveili...

Mayor Johnson to deliver annual State of the City

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Mayor Johnson to deliver annual State of the City 

SAVANNAH (Oct. 26) – Mayor Van R. Johnson II will deliver the 2022 annu...

City recommends Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours and sponsored events

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City recommends Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours and sponsored events

SAVANNAH (Oct. 26) – In conjunction with Savannah Police Department (SPD), t...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (Oct. 21) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill yesterday at 3001 ...

City partnering to host free lecture on the Legacy of Mamie George Williams

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City partnering to host free lecture on the Legacy of Mamie George Williams

SAVANNAH (Oct. 21) – The City of Savannah Municipal Archives is par...

Martin Luther King Jr. Arena to be operated by the Savannah Ghost Pirates throughout the 2022-2023

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Martin Luther King Jr.  Arena to be operated by the Savannah Ghost Pirates throughout the 2022-2023 sea...

Mayor Johnson invited to the White House to participate in ‘Communities in Action'

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Mayor Johnson invited to the White House to participate in ‘Communities in Action: Building a Better Georgia’

SAVANNAH (Oct. 19) – Today, Mayor Van R. Joh...

City, PERF release Police Chief Recruitment Community Engagement Report

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City, PERF release Police Chief Recruitment Community Engagement Report

SAVANNAH (Oct. 18) – Today, the City of Savannah and the Police Executive Research...

City set to host “Grow: How to Become A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit” workshop series

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City set to host “Grow: How to Become A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit” workshop series

SAVANNAH (Oct. 18) – The City of Savannah’s Human Servic...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (Oct. 12) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill today at 1356 Lavo...

City to host 100% Savannah Community Event

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City to host 100% Savannah Community Event

SAVANNAH (Oct. 11) – The City of Savannah’s Office o...

City Manager appoints new Sanitation, Cemeteries directors

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 City Manager appoints new Sanitation, Cemeteries directors

SAVANNAH (Oct. 7) – Today, City Manager Joseph A. Melder appointed Quhanna “Q” Andrews...

Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

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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...

City’s Revenue Department to close Monday for training

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City’s Revenue Department to close Monday for training

SAVANNAH (Oct. 4) – The City of Savannah’s Revenue Department, located at the Coastal Georgia Cent...

Celebrate Municipal Archives with a whole month of ‘Art in the Archives’

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Celebrate Municipal Archives with a whole month of ‘Art in the Archives’

SAVANNAH (Oct. 4) – October is American Archives Month, a ti...

Honorary street designation ceremony for “Raphael Warnock Way”

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Honorary street designation ceremony for “Raphael Warnock Way”

SAVANNAH (Oct. 3) – The City will host a street designation for “Raphael Warnock...

City of Savannah to host meetings on Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance

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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...

Alderman Purtee to host District 6 community townhall

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Alderman Purtee to host District 6 community townhall

SAVANNAH (Oct. 3) – District 6 Alderman Kurtis Purtee will host a community townhall meeting on Thursday, Oc...

City of Savannah to rescind local state of emergency at 6 p.m. today

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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...

City of Savannah announces closures ahead of expected weather impact

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City of Savannah announces closures ahead of expected weather impact

SAVANNAH (Sept. 28) – Based on expected impacts from Hurricane...

City of Savannah declares state of local emergency

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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...

Keep Savannah Beautiful and Sanitation Department to host Great Savannah fall community cleanup

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Keep Savannah Beautiful and the City’s Sanitation Department to host Great Savannah fall community cleanup

SAVANNAH (Sept. 19) – Join Keep Savannah Beaut...

Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project

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Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project 

SAVANNAH (Sept. 12) – The City’s Municipal Archives department and commu...

City to kick off 2022 United Way campaign

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City to kick off 2022 United Way campaign

SAVANNAH (September 9) – The City of Savannah will kick off its participation in the United Way of the Coastal Empire&...

City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting

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City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting 

SAVANNAH (September 8) – The City of Savannah will host a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee ...

City Manager appoints new Code Compliance director

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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 ...

City of Savannah releases community-wide accessory dwelling unit survey

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City of Savannah releases community-wide accessory dwelling unit survey

SAVANNAH (August 22) – A community-wide survey is now available to gather feedback about the...

Land Bank Authority takes action to protect housing affordability

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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...

Savannah community survey launched as part of police chief search

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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...

Savannah’s search for next Chief of Police to focus on community engagement

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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...

Savannah invests in public safety wage increases

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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...

City Council votes to adopt lowest millage rate since 1987

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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&...

City Manager proposes major investments in public safety in tandem with reduction in millage rate

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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 ...

Applications now open for Savannah Youth Council

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Applications now open for Savannah Youth Council 

SAVANNAH (July 12) – Applications open today for rising eighth graders to apply for the Savann...

City of Savannah to consider reduction in millage rate to lowest level since 1987

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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...

Savannah Police Department to begin leadership transition at end of July following Police Chief’s no

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...

The MPC Public hearing on Tuesday, July 5 has been canceled

Alderman Palumbo receives recognition from Georgia Municipal Association

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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...

Alderman Purtee receives recognition from Georgia Municipal Association

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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...

Sign-up now available for 100% Savannah working groups

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Sign-up now available for 100% Savannah working groups

SAVANNAH (June 22) – The City of Savannah's Office of Sustainability is now accepting community members to be...

City of Savannah announces 2023 funding opportunities

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City of Savannah announces 2023 funding opportunities

SAVANNAH (June 21) – The City of Savannah is now accepting 2023 Arts and Culture Enrichment (ACE) applicat...

City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting

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City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting 

SAVANNAH (June 21) – The City of Savannah will host a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee (DIF...

Mayor’s Weekly Media Availability Notification

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Mayor’s Weekly Media Availability Notification

SAVANNAH (June 17) – The Mayor’s media availability for June 21 has been canceled. The weekly media availa...

City congratulates fire chief on new opportunity

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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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