Posted on: January 26, 2021
One of the Savannah City Council's six policy priority areas in the approved 2021 budget is reducing violent crime, including homicides and gun offenses. The council approved a $4 million increase to the Savannah Police Department budget for 2021...
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Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Virtual feedback meeting scheduled about proposed animal ordinance
SAVANNAH (Jan. 15) – Join Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. for...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Mayor Johnson named one of Georgia Trend’s 100 most influential Georgians
SAVANNAH (Jan. 13) – Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, has been named among Georgia ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: January 5, 2021
December 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, January 4, 2021) – During the Month of December, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 871 incidents including 65 fires, 377 emergency medical service and rescue calls...
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Fire News
Posted on: January 5, 2021
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Savannah CARES task force to host resident outreach interviews
SAVANNAH (Jan.5) – The Savannah Citizens Accountability and Review of Emergency Services (CARES) task force will host...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: December 23, 2020
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Mayor Johnson named Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Citizen of the Year
SAVANNAH (Dec. 23) – Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, received the 2020 Citizen of the Year award from the...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: December 15, 2020
November 2020 Responses
During the Month of November, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 667 incidents including 71 fires, 241 emergency medical service and rescue calls, 65 hazardous condition & excessive heat calls, 37 publ...
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Fire News
Posted on: November 25, 2020
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Second virtual meeting scheduled about community benefits agreement
SAVANNAH (Nov. 25) – The City of Savannah will host a second virtual meeting about creating ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: November 24, 2020
October 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, November 23, 2020) – During the Month of October, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 642 incidents including 71 fires, 226 emergency medical service and rescue calls...
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Fire News
Posted on: November 18, 2020
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2021 budget retreat scheduled
SAVANNAH (Nov. 18) – The Savannah City Council will hold the 2021 budget retreat on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, in the Johnny M...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: November 17, 2020
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City of Savannah to recognize Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance
SAVANNAH (Nov. 17) – The City of Savannah and PROUD Savannah will r...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: November 12, 2020
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Additional virtual meetings scheduled about renewable energy resolution
SAVANNAH (Nov. 12) – The City of Savannah Office of Sustainability has scheduled the add...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: November 4, 2020
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Public meeting scheduled for Project DeRenne
SAVANNAH (Nov. 4) - The public engagement process for the long-awaited Project DeRenne will start with a meeting on Tuesday,...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: October 19, 2020
September 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, October 19, 2020) – During the Month of September the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 630 incidents including 58 fires, 2 excessive heat incidents, 226 emergency me...
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Fire News
Posted on: October 15, 2020
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City’s CARES Act distribution reduced by State of Georgia
SAVANNAH (Oct. 15) – The City of Savannah was extremely disappointed to learn of the change of plans b...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: October 6, 2020
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, introduced HOLA Savannah on Oct. 1, a new taskforce focusing on Hispanic Outreach, Leadership and Advocacy.
"Roughly 7,000 City of Savannah residents identify as Hispanic o...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: September 30, 2020
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will hold a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at City Hall to announce the formation of a Hispanic taskforce named Hispanic Outreach, Leadership and Advocacy (HOLA) Savannah.
HOLA Savannah will educate Sav...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: September 22, 2020
August 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, September 18, 2020) – During the Month of August the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 624 incidents including 66 fires, 224 emergency medical service and rescue calls, 54 hazardous condit...
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Fire News
Posted on: September 9, 2020
On Wednesday, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, joined Paula Wallace, president and founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), and Pastor John Ruehl, an at-large member of Savannah Presbytery, to announce SCAD’s donation of 160 computers ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: September 8, 2020
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson announced the city council narrowed a pool of 110 applicants for Savannah City Manager to three finalists.
“The city council and I have selected three highly-qualified candidates as the finalists to be Savannah&rsqu...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: September 4, 2020
Wilemere Place Cooking Fire Displaces Three
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, September 3, 2020) – The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a cooking fire in the 2300 Block of Wilemere Place at 2:56 p.m., Thursday, September 3. Battalion Chief Jack M...
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Fire News
Posted on: September 4, 2020
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, joined Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for a news conference on Friday, Sept. 4, to encourage best practices and adherence to public health guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Labor Day weekend.
“W...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: September 3, 2020
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will join Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp for a news conference on Friday, Sept. 4, to encourage best practices and adherence to public health guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Labor Day weekend.
The news ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: September 1, 2020
The City of Savannah is seeking public input on the proposed VISION SAVANNAH strategic plan. The City of Savannah’s mission is to provide exceptional public services to residents, businesses and guests, so they may experience a safe, healthy and...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 31, 2020
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will hold his regular weekly news conference on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Arena site on Stiles Avenue.
The project is beginning vertical construction. Mayor Johnson will provide an update on milestones met since...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 14, 2020
Media AnnouncementAug.13, 2020For Immediate Release
City of Savannah, United Way, SBAC partner for CARES Act funding distribution
Today, the City of Savannah, the United Way of the Coastal Empire and the Savannah Small Business Assistance Corporat...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 14, 2020
Media AnnouncementAug. 14, 2020For Immediate Release
Virtual public meetings scheduled for 3rd District alcohol density overlay districts
The City of Savannah is creating alcohol density overlay districts within the 3rd Distric...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Elzie Kitchen named Savannah Fire Department Assistant Chief, Logistics
SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, June 12, 2020) – After a nationwide search and thorough interview process with more than 60 applicants, the Savannah Fire Department’...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Family of Three Displaced by Juniper Circle Fire
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, July 30, 2020) – At 10:09 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 100 Block of Juniper Circle, located in t...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Savannah Fire Celebrates the Career of Assistant Chief Curtis Wallace
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, August 13, 2020) – In appreciation of his 23 years of dedicated service, the Savannah Fire Department will celebrate the remarkable c...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
July 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, August 3, 2020) – During the Month of July, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 643 incidents including 82 fires, 1 excessive heat incident, 204 emergency medical service and rescues, 63 h...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
June 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, July 6, 2020) – During the Month of June, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 574 incidents including 60 fires, 1 excessive heat incident, 207 emergency medical service and rescues, 55 haz...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
May 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, August 13, 2020) – During the Month of May, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 582 incidents including 112 fires, 187 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 52 hazardous con...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Savannah Fire Hires New Chief Fire Marshal
SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, May 1, 2020) – The Savannah Fire Department welcomes new Chief Fire Marshal Whitney Williams-Smith. Williams-Smith comes from East Point Fire Department, in East Point Geo...
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Fire News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
The City of Savannah, the United Way of the Coastal Empire and the Savannah Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) are partnering to distribute $5.3 million received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security or CARES Act to Savannah ...
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Top Stories
Posted on: August 13, 2020
Media AnnouncementAug. 13, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson to hold virtual news conference
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will hold a zoom news conference today at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the community distribution of the City of Savannah’s CARES ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 12, 2020
Media Advisory
Aug. 12, 2020
For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson, City Manager Monahan and Chief Minter to attend District Attorney’s press conference
Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, City Manager Pat Monahan, and Police Chief Roy Minter will atte...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 11, 2020
The City of Savannah is a 2020 Georgia Tech Georgia Smart Communities Challenge winner. The award provides the city’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Department with a $50,000 grant to apply civic data analytics for equitable community develop...
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Top Stories
Posted on: August 6, 2020
Media AnnouncementAug. 6, 2020For Immediate Release
Savannah wins Georgia Smart Communities Challenge grant
Today, Georgia Tech announced the City of Savannah as a 2020 Georgia Smart Communities Challenge winner. The award provides the city’s Hous...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 5, 2020
Media AnnouncementAugust 5, 2020For Immediate Release
Alderwomen Gibson-Carter, Miller Blakely to host virtual town hall
Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter, post one at large, and Alderwoman Alicia Miller Blakely, post two at large, will host a virtual...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 5, 2020
The City of Savannah is creating alcohol density overlay districts within the 3rd District.
An alcohol density overlay district recognizes the concentration of establishments engaging in alcohol sales in certain areas of the City has contributed to undesir...
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Top Stories
Posted on: August 5, 2020
Media AnnouncementAugust 5, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson elected to Georgia Municipal Association Board, Legislative Policy Council
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will serve on the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors as on...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: August 3, 2020
Due to expected impacts from Tropical Storm Isaias, the City’s Sanitation Department will suspend residential collection on Monday and follow a modified schedule for the rest of the week, pushing collection back by one day.
The Dean Forest Road ...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 31, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 31, 2020For Immediate Release
COVID-19 testing site at Temple of Glory to close today
Due to travel concerns for visiting healthcare professionals from New York related to Hurricane Isaias, the COVID-19 testing site at Temple...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 30, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 30, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson announces Housing Savannah taskforce
Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II announced the formation of the Housing Savannah taskforce today.
The group will investigate and develop an action...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 30, 2020
Mayor Johnson announces Housing Savannah taskforce
Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II announced the formation of the Housing Savannah taskforce.
The group will investigate and develop an action plan for affordable housing in Savannah – housing that c...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Electrical Issue Suspected Cause of Brentwood Drive Fire; Resident Transported to Augusta Burn Center
SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, July 28, 2020) – Savannah Fire Department Investigators suspect, but have not been able to definitively confirm,...
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Fire News
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Resident Injured in Brentwood Drive Fire
SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, July 28, 2020) – At 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, July 28, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 2100 Block of Brentwood Drive, near Skidaway and DeRe...
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Fire News
Posted on: July 28, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 28, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson urges Congress to include local governments in COVID-19 relief package
Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, joined fellow members of the National League of Cities and the U.S. Conferenc...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 23, 2020
Starting on Wednesday, July 29, free COVID-19 testing is available at Temple of Glory Community Church located at 1105 Stiles Avenue. This testing is possible thanks to the City’s partnership with New York state.
You can get tested Wednesday thro...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 23, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II and former Mayor Dr. Otis Johnson announced the formation of the Racial Equity and Leadership (REAL) Savannah taskforce.
The group will investigate disparities in our city and use data to identify, prioritize ...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 22, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 22, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson to announce racial equity and leadership taskforce
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II and former Mayor Dr. Otis Johnson will announce the formation of the Savannah Racial Equity and ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 20, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 20, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson to make announcement with New York Gov. Cuomo
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II will hold a media availability today at approximately 1:30 p.m. with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to announce pa...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 20, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 20, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson, joined by Gov. Cuomo, announces New York State to establish two church testing sites in Savannah COVID-19 hotspots
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 15, 2020
Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II announced the creation of PROUD Savannah, a commission dedicated to ensuring Savannah’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities can work and live in a welcoming and safe environment.
"We want...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 14, 2020
South Street Car Fire Damages Home, Displaces Two
SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, July 14, 2020) – The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 600 Block of South Street at 4:24 p.m., Tuesday, July 14. Engine 1 was first on scene....
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Fire News
Posted on: July 14, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 14, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson to announce LGBTQ+ taskforce
SAVANNAH, GA (July 14, 2020) — Mayor Van R. Johnson, II will hold a news conference on Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. at City Hall to introduce...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 14, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 14, 2020For Immediate Release
Recorder’s Court closed due to COVID-19
Due to positive COVID-19 tests of two Recorder’s Court employees, all operations have ceased out of an abundance of caution, except for first app...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 10, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 10, 2020For Immediate Release
Applications now open for 2021 arts and culture funding program
SAVANNAH, GA (July 10, 2020) — The City’s Art and Culture Enrichment Program (ACE) is now accepting application...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 9, 2020
The City of Savannah unveiled new art installations created by local artists in the Waters Avenue shopping center.
Local artists created these exhibits through the City’s Arts on Waters program, celebrating the Waters Avenue corridor’s ...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 9, 2020
The City of Savannah is excited to help honor local heroes who are fighting COVID-19.
Savannah’s Frontline Heroes campaign highlights and thanks the public health, medical, food and nutrition employees, first responders and City staff who have co...
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Top Stories
Posted on: July 8, 2020
Media AnnouncementJuly 8, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson announces re-entry taskforce
SAVANNAH, GA (July 8, 2020) — Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, announced the formation of a re-entry taskforce to help formerly incarcerated in...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: July 6, 2020
Fireworks-related Calls
SAVANNAH, Ga (Monday, July 6, 2020) - During the Fourth of July Weekend - from Friday, July 3, 2020 to Sunday July 5, 2020 - the Savannah Fire Department responded to 18 fires and seven smoke scare incidents where...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 29, 2020
Mobile Home Fire Suspect Arrested
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, June 29, 2020) – Joshua Leon Brown was arrested and charged with first degree arson for setting a mobile home on fire Sunday night. At 9:38 p.m., Sunday, June 28, Savannah...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 29, 2020
East 53rd Street Kitchen Fire
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, June 29, 2020) – At 1:42 a.m., Monday, June 29, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a kitchen fire in the 1100 Block of E. 53rd St. Engine 8 was first on scene. Fir...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 28, 2020
Suspicious Mobile Home Fire Under Investigation
SAVANNAH, GA (Sunday, June 28, 2020) – The Savannah Fire Department has extinguished a suspicious fire at a mobile home park in 10000 Block of Middleground Road. The cause is unde...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 25, 2020
West 39th Street Fire
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, June 25, 2020) – At 10:40 a.m., Thursday, June 25, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 500 Block of W. 39th Street. Truck 5 was first on scene. Firefighters discovere...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Lighting Strike Causes Oak Pointe Trail House Fire
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, June 22, 2020) – At 5:24 p.m., Sunday, June 21, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 100 Block of Oak Pointe Trail. Lightning stru...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 13, 2020
Six Displaced by W. 39th Street Attic Fire
SAVANNAH, GA (Saturday, June 13, 2020) – The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 600 Block of W. 39th Street just after midnight on Saturday, June 13. Engine 5 was first on ...
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Fire News
Posted on: June 9, 2020
High-Priority Services
The first phase of our plan focuses on resuming high-priority services to include Residential Recycling and Yard Waste Pickup Services. These services were temporarily suspended as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and in an effor...
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City Highlights
Posted on: June 4, 2020
Media Announcement
June 4, 2020
For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson accepts President Obama’s challenge to review police policies
SAVANNAH, GA (June 4, 2020) — Mayor Van R. Johnson, II is accepting President Obama&r...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: June 4, 2020
Media AnnouncementJune 4, 2020For Immediate Release
Mills B. Lane Boulevard closure extended
SAVANNAH, GA (June 4, 2020) — Mills B. Lane Boulevard will remain closed to thru traffic between Erickson Drive and Ross Road until Friday, June...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: May 31, 2020
Media ReleaseMay 31, 2020For Immediate Release
UPDATE: Curfew Lifted as of 6-1-20
Mayor Johnson announces citywide curfew beginning at 8:30 tonight
SAVANNAH, GA (May 31, 2020) —
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has announced the implemen...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: May 29, 2020
Fireworks Safety Tips
Thousands of Americans are injured while using fireworks on the Fourth of July. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show, according to the National Fire Protection Association. However, this year ...
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Fire News
Posted on: May 21, 2020
Media AnnouncementMay 21, 2020For Immediate Release
Eateries to promote social distancing, SPD to increase enforcement
SAVANNAH, GA (May 21, 2020) — As Savannah’s economy reopens, the City of Savannah is encouraging businesses,...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: May 19, 2020
Media AnnouncementMay 19, 2020For Immediate Release
City of Savannah to distribute cloth face coverings to community
SAVANNAH, GA (May 19, 2020) — The City of Savannah is distributing 4,500 cloth face coverings for free to the community....
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Media AnnouncementMay 15, 2020For Immediate Release
Mayor Johnson to host discussion with faith leaders regarding COVID-19
SAVANNAH, GA (May 15, 2020) — Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will host a discussion with faith lead...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: May 15, 2020
Any restaurant or bar seeking to use the public right-of-way for outdoor dining during the COVID-19 Pandemic must submit an application to the Office of Special Events, Film and Tourism.
The application can be found HERE.
Applicants should also pr...
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City Highlights
Posted on: May 14, 2020
The award-winning City of Savannah, Georgia (estimated 2020 population 146,440) is recruiting nationally for a City Manager with the courage to lead and has a verifiable and highly successful track record in a full-service local government with finance, p...
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City Highlights
Posted on: May 13, 2020
April 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, May 12, 2020) – During the Month of April, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 515 incidents including 107 fires, 131 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 49 hazardous con...
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Fire News
Posted on: May 12, 2020
Media AnnouncementMay 12, 2020For Immediate Release
City yard waste pick up ongoing, collection crews expanded
SAVANNAH, GA (May 12, 2020) — The City of Savannah continues to pick up yard waste and has expanded the number of collection crews to ex...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: May 1, 2020
March 2020 Responses
During the Month of March, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 615 incidents including 95 fires, 181 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 62 hazardous condition calls, 26 public service calls, 62 smoke sc...
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Fire News
Posted on: April 21, 2020
en español
Mayor Johnson media conference – April 21, 2020
Talking points for: Mayor Van R. Johnson, II
● Good morning, and welcome to my first remote news conference.
● We want to continue to share what we know with the public...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: April 14, 2020
Mayor Johnson media conference – April 14, 2020
Talking points for: Mayor Van R. Johnson, II
en español
- Good morning. Thank you for joining us on our continuing journey of COVID-19 and our continuing mission to keep Savannah sa...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: April 7, 2020
Mayor Johnson media conference – April 7, 2020
Talking points for: Mayor Van R. Johnson, II
• Good morning. Thank you for continuing to help us share the latest information about Savannah’s response to COVID-19. We continue to s...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: April 3, 2020
Media AnnouncementApril 2, 2020For Immediate Release
Sanitation services altered due to COVID-19
SAVANNAH, GA (April 2, 2020) — Effective Monday, April 6, Sanitation’s residential services will be limited to garbage c...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: March 31, 2020
Mayor Johnson media conference – March 31, 2020 Talking points for: Mayor Van R. Johnson, II
- Good morning and thank you for joining us and continuing to partner with us to make sure that the most up to date information about Savannah&am...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: March 30, 2020
February 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, March 5, 2020) – During the Month of February, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 564 incidents including 47 fires, 205 emergency medical service and other incident calls, ...
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Fire News
Posted on: March 30, 2020
January 2020 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, March 30, 2020) – During the Month of January, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 646 incidents including 87 fires, 214 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 63 ...
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Fire News
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Media AnnouncementMarch 25, 2020For Immediate Release
Additions to enhanced emergency declaration
SAVANNAH, GA (March 25, 2020) — Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, announced additions to and clarifications of the enhanced emergency declaration for ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: March 20, 2020
Media AnnouncementMarch 20, 2020For Immediate Release
City departments limiting public access
SAVANNAH, GA (March 20, 2020) - In response to Mayor Van R. Johnson’s emergency declaration, City Manager Pat Monahan has a...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: March 20, 2020
Media AnnouncementMarch 20, 2020For Immediate Release
COVID-19 media briefings scheduled
SAVANNAH, GA (March 20, 2020) — Mayor Van R. Johnson, II will begin hosting regular media briefings next week to provi...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: March 11, 2020
Mayor Johnson St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Update –
March 11, 2020
Talking points for: Mayor Van R. Johnson, II
· Good evening and thank you for joining us as we update you with the ...
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City of Savannah Public Communications
Posted on: December 3, 2019
November 2019 Responses
During the Month of November Savannah Fire Rescue responded to more than 661 incidents including 72 fires, 211 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 53 hazardous condition and explosion calls, 25 public servi...
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Fire News
Posted on: December 3, 2019
October 2019 Responses
During the Month of October Savannah Fire Rescue responded to more than 676 service calls, including 56 fires, 260 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 62 hazardous condition and explosion calls, 19 ...
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Fire News
Posted on: December 3, 2019
September 2019 Fires
During the Month of September Savannah Fire Rescue responded to 603 service calls, including 64 fires, 237 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 55 hazardous condition calls, 32 public service calls, 69 smoke sc...
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Fire News
Posted on: September 20, 2019
Savannah Fire Rescue July Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, August 1, 2019) – During the Month of July Savannah Fire responded to 702 incidents, including 105 fires, 1 gas rupture, 236 rescue incidents, 62 hazard calls, 38 service calls, 52 good i...
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Fire News
Posted on: September 20, 2019
August 2019 Responses
During the Month of August Savannah Fire Rescue responded to 689 service calls, including 70 fires, 228 emergency medical service and other incident calls, 85 hazardous condition calls, 49 public service calls, 52 s...
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Fire News
Posted on: July 18, 2019
New Apparatus Added to Savannah Fire Fleet
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – Savannah Fire Rescue is adding three new vehicles to its fleet. Two new Sutphen Pumper Trucks will replace the old apparatus at Station 8 and Station 9, and a new Sutphen L...
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Fire News
Posted on: July 18, 2019
June 2019 Responses
SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, July 18, 2019) – During the Month of June, Savannah Fire responded to 679 service calls, including 80 fires, 2 incidents involving excessive heat, 228 emergency medical service and other incide...
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Fire News