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

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SAVANNAH (June 30) – The City of Savannah will soon consider its lowest millage rate since 1987, whic...

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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...

City Manager appoints Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer and Water Resources Senior Director

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SAVANNAH (June 28) – Savannah City Manager Joseph A. Melder has appointed Takeshia Brown as the City’s first Diversity, Equ...

Sign-up now available for 100% Savannah working groups

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

City of Savannah now offers expanded pool schedule

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City of Savannah now offers expanded pool schedule

SAVANNAH (June 14) – City of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services department now offers...

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...

Construction on final phase of Waters Avenue Streetscape Project begins this week

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Construction on final phase of Waters Avenue Streetscape Project begins this week

SAVANNAH (June 10) – The Waters Avenue Phase III Streetscape Project ...

City of Savannah sponsors annual Juneteenth celebration

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SAVANNAH (June 9) – The Daughters of Mary Magdalene and the City of Savannah will host the Origin...

City of Savannah recognizes June as Pride Month

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City of Savannah recognizes June as Pride Month

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The City of Savannah recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. To observe this holiday, the LGBTQ+ ...

City partners with Savannah Regional Central Labor Council to host union job fair

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SAVANNAH (June 1) – The City’s Working Savannah Taskforce is partnering ...

United Way presents City of Savannah with Craig Harney Philanthropy Award

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United Way presents City of Savannah with Craig Harney Philanthropy Award

SAVANNAH (May 20) – The United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE) presented the City of Sav...

Detour scheduled for southbound Veterans Parkway traffic

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Detour scheduled for southbound Veterans Parkway traffic 

SAVANNAH (May 20) – Southbound Veterans Parkway will close for road construction at 7 a.m. Saturd...

City announces rescheduled Aldermanic District meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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SAVANNAH (May 19) – The City of Savannah has rescheduled two Aldermanic ...

Municipal Archives opens new online exhibit exploring Savannah’s Jim Crow era

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Municipal Archives opens new online exhibit exploring Savannah’s Jim Crow era

SAVANNAH (May 12) – The City of Savannah’s Municipal Archives, in...

City of Savannah celebrates partnership anniversary with Service Line Warranties of America

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SAVANNAH (May 10) – One year ago, the City of Savannah began ...

City rolls out two new programs to support low to moderate income residents with job certification

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City rolls out two new programs to support low to moderate income residents with job certification

SAVANNAH (May 5) – The City of Savannah’s Hu...

City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting to review Methodology Report

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The City announces call for artists for storm drain art project

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The City announces call for artists for storm drain art project

SAVANNAH (April 27) – The City of Savannah is seeking proposals from local artists to ins...

Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

SAVANNAH (April 22) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming back up with the Jenkins High School student chapter of her 2 Legit 2 Lit anti-litter and cleanup ...

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’

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City’s Office of Sustainability to host Earth Day Savannah 2022

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City’s Office of Sustainability to host Earth Day Savannah 2022

SAVANNAH (April 20) – The City of Savannah's Office of Sustain...

City will not host 2022 Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon, keeping 2023 options open

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SAVANNAH (April 18) – The City of Savannah will not ...

City to host Aldermanic District meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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SAVANNAH (April 15) – To address the need for additional housing in our community, the...

City to host Mayor’s Small Business Conference May 5

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City to host Mayor’s Small Business Conference May 5

SAVANNAH (April 15) – Registration is now open for the 2022 Mayor's Small Business Conference, scheduled for Thursday, Ma...

City to announce Summer Fun & Safety initiative on April 18

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City to announce Summer Fun & Safety initiative on April 18

SAVANNAH (April 13) – The City of Savannah will host a press event to highlight the Summer Fun &...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (April 8) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill today at 1724 E. 3...

City of Savannah to celebrate opening of new crosswalk as part of Vision Zero initiative

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 City of Savannah to celebrate opening of new crosswalk as part of Vision Zero initiative

SAVANNAH (April 7) – The City of Savannah will host a ...

City of Savannah 2022 summer camp registration begins

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 City of Savannah 2022 summer camp registration begins

SAVANNAH (April 5) – The City of Savannah will offer weekly youth summer camps beginning on May 31 ...

City of Savannah and Savannah Technical College to announce job-training partnership

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 City of Savannah and Savannah Technical College to announce job-training partnership

SAVANNAH (April 5) – The City of Savannah and Savannah Tec...

DOT Shuttle to adjust schedule for Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon

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DOT Shuttle to adjust schedule for Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon

SAVANNAH (March 30, 2022) – Due to the Publix Savannah Women’...

City acknowledges Fair Housing Month with a Block Party and Resource Fair

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City acknowledges Fair Housing Month with a Block Party and Resource Fair

SAVANNAH, GA (March 30) —The City of Savannah's Human Services Departm...

City of Savannah to host local disadvantaged business leaders for energy and construction networking

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City of Savannah to host local disadvantaged business leaders for energy and construction networking event

SAVANNAH (March 25) – The City of Savannah will host a ne...

Springfield Terrace School added to the National Register of Historic Places

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Springfield Terrace School added to the National Register of Historic Places

SAVANNAH (March 25) – The City of Savannah, through the Georgia Department of Community Affair...

City and partners to break ground on homes for families experiencing homelessness

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City and partners to break ground on homes for families experiencing homelessness

SAVANNAH, GA (March 22) — The City of Savannah and the CHSA Development...

Mayor Johnson reminds eventgoers to be mindful of human trafficking risks

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SAVANNAH (March 16) — St. Patrick’s Day is returning for the first time since 2019 and as with any large scal...

City to hold media briefing regarding St. Patrick’s Day on March 16

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City to hold media briefing regarding St. Patrick’s Day on March 16

SAVANNAH (March 15) — The City of Savannah will hold a media briefing regarding St. Patrick&...

Dean Forest Landfill receives fifth straight perfect inspection

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Dean Forest Landfill receives fifth straight perfect inspection

SAVANNAH (March 8) — Earlier this year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental P...

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 4) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming up with the Jenkins High School ...

Rock the Block Community Cleanup Scheduled for Districts 2 and 3

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Rock the Block Community Cleanup Scheduled for Districts 2 and 3 throughout the month of March

SAVANNAH (Feb. 28) – Alderwoman Linda Wilder Bryan of Dist...

City of Savannah selected to participate in a National League of Cities’ Economic Project

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City of Savannah selected to participate in a National League of Cities’ project to boost economic inclusion for residents and businesses

SAVANNAH (Feb. 25) – Mayor Van R. J...

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 (Feb. 18) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming up with the Jenkins High School ...

City to host development impact fee committee meeting on Feb. 23

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City to host development impact fee committee meeting on Feb. 23

SAVANNAH (Feb. 17) – The City of Savannah will be hosting a meeting of the Development Impact Fee ...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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SAVANNAH (Feb. 17) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill yesterday at 2400 Dean Fore...

Park and Tree Commission to hold Arbor Day tree planting at Windsor Forest Elementary

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Park and Tree Commission to hold Arbor Day tree planting at Windsor Forest Elementary

SAVANNAH (Feb. 17) – The City of Savannah and the Park & Tree C...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

SAVANNAH (Feb. 15) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a minor sewage spill yesterday at 785 King Georg...

City will cut ribbon to recognize completion of West Savannah Mural tomorrow

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City will cut ribbon to recognize completion of West Savannah Mural tomorrow

SAVANNAH (Feb. 15) – The City of Savannah will officially recognize the comp...

Savannah Water Works Pump House added to the National Register of Historic Places

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Savannah Water Works Pump House added to the National Register of Historic Places

SAVANNAH (Feb. 8) – The City of Savannah, through the Georgia Department...

Job fairs being hosted this month

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Job fairs being hosted this month

The City of Savannah is hosting job fairs for our Sanitation and Infrastructure and Development teams to fill a variety of positions. This ...

City to unveil sign for Ridgewood Park tomorrow

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City to unveil sign for Ridgewood Park tomorrow

SAVANNAH (Feb. 8) – The City of Savannah will host a ceremony to unveil the sign officially designating Ridgewood P...

Enmarket Arena to open with Community Day on Feb. 5

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Enmarket Arena to open with Community Day on Feb. 5

SAVANNAH (Jan. 26) – The City of Savannah and Oak View Group Facilities will host a ribbon cutting, followed by...

City establishes Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, hires director

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City establishes Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, hires director

SAVANNAH (Jan. 12) – The City of Savannah has established the Office of Neighborhood Safety ...

City taps new recycling director

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City taps new recycling director

SAVANNAH (Jan. 12) – The City of Savannah has hired Kevin Exley to be the commercial refuse, recycling and litter abatement director in t...

City to roll out new electric vehicle fleet Wednesday

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City to roll out new electric vehicle fleet Wednesday

SAVANNAH (Jan. 11) – The City of Savannah will host a media availability to introduce the community to the city&...

Enmarket Arena opening postponed to February

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Enmarket Arena opening postponed to February

SAVANNAH (Jan. 11) – The City of Savannah is postponing this weekend’s opening of the new ...

Fairgrounds project community meetings to be held Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022

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Fairgrounds project community meetings to be held next Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022

SAVANNAH (Jan. 7) – Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, the City of Savannah and P3 Joint Ven...

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. 6) – For the second consecutive year, Mayor Van R. Johnson, I...

City creates affordable housing with sale of Drayton Street property

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City creates affordable housing with sale of Drayton Street property

SAVANNAH (Jan. 5) - The City of Savannah closed on the sale of land at 1700 Drayton St. last week, taking a maj...

City announces opening logistics information for Enmarket Arena

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City announces opening logistics information for Enmarket Arena

SAVANNAH (Dec. 22) – The Enmarket Arena is slated to open in January, marking the culmination of the City ...

Alderwoman At-Large Kesha Gibson-Carter presents Savannah’s 2nd annual Kwanzaa Krawl

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Alderwoman At-Large Kesha Gibson-Carter presents Savannah’s 2nd annual Kwanzaa Krawl & 38th annual citywide celebration

SAVANNAH (Dec. 21) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will...

City to host grand opening of Floyd Adams, Jr. City Services Complex

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City to host grand opening of Floyd Adams, Jr. City Services Complex

SAVANNAH (Dec. 20) – The City of Savannah will host a grand opening for the Floyd Adams, Jr. City Ser...

City to host Grant Center groundbreaking ceremony

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City to host Grant Center groundbreaking ceremony

SAVANNAH (Dec. 9) – The City of Savannah will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grant Center on Monday, Dec. 13...

Community cleanup scheduled for Dec. 4

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Community cleanup scheduled for Dec. 4

SAVANNAH (Dec. 3) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter joins efforts with Commissioner Tanya Milton for fire service outreach and commu...

Community feedback needed to repurpose Water Works building

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Community feedback needed to repurpose Water Works building

SAVANNAH (Dec. 1) – The City of Savannah is seeking community feedback about repurposing the historic Water Wo...

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz hosting Fabulous 5th cleanup this month

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Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz hosting Fabulous 5th cleanup this month

SAVANNAH (Dec. 2) – Join Mayor Pro Tem and 5th district Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz for the F...

Utility bill payment assistance available through EOA

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Utility bill payment assistance available through EOA

SAVANNAH (Dec. 7) – The City of Savannah is partnering with the Economic Opportunity Authority of Savannah-Chatham C...

Mayor Johnson introduces AAPI for Savannah

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Mayor Johnson introduces AAPI for Savannah

SAVANNAH (Dec. 2) – Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, introduced AAPI for Savannah, a taskforce dedicated to making the City of ...

Mayor Johnson to introduce additional taskforce Thursday

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Mayor Johnson to introduce additional taskforce Thursday

SAVANNAH (Dec. 1) – Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will hold a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at City...

City to reopen Police Memorial Trail

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City to reopen Police Memorial Trail

SAVANNAH (Nov. 24) – The City of Savannah will host a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 29, at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the repair and re...

Sanitation schedule adjusted for Thanksgiving holiday

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Sanitation schedule adjusted for Thanksgiving holiday

SAVANNAH (Nov. 24) – The City of Savannah Sanitation Department will operate on an adjusted schedule this week due t...

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 (Nov. 19) – The City of Savannah will donate canned food collected by city staff to ...

City of Savannah to host downtown holiday events

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City of Savannah to host downtown holiday events

SAVANNAH (Nov. 19) – The City of Savannah will welcome the holiday season on Friday, Nov. 26, and Sunday, Nov. ...

Hudson Hill Community Center groundbreaking scheduled

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Hudson Hill Community Center groundbreaking scheduled

SAVANNAH (Nov. 15) – The City of Savannah will host a groundbreaking for the new Hudson Hill Community Cen...

First student chapter of 2 Legit 2 Lit campaign to host community cleanup

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First student chapter of 2 Legit 2 Lit campaign to host community cleanup

SAVANNAH (Nov. 12) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming up with Jenkins High School to st...

Public hearings scheduled for 2022 proposed budget

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Public hearings scheduled for 2022 proposed budget

SAVANNAH (Nov. 10) – The City of Savannah will host two public hearings on the Proposed 2022 Budget...

Sanitation schedule adjusted for Veteran’s Day

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Sanitation schedule adjusted for Veteran’s Day

SAVANNAH (Nov. 9) – The City of Savannah Sanitation Department will operate on an adjusted schedule thi...

Alderman Purtee to host Windsor Forest neighborhood cleanup

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Alderman Purtee to host Windsor Forest neighborhood cleanup

SAVANNAH (Nov. 8) – Alderman Kurtis Purtee and the litter warriors of Windsor Forest will host a nei...

City Council to resume in-person meetings

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City Council to resume in-person meetings

SAVANNAH (Nov. 8) – The Savannah City Council will transition to in-person meetings beginning with their Nov. 9 meeting. The mee...

City monitoring potential flood risk

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City monitoring potential flood risk

SAVANNAH (Nov. 5) – The City of Savannah is preparing for tomorrow's forecasted extremely high tide. Due to the high tide an...

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz partnering to host free COVID vaccine clinic

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Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz partnering to host free COVID vaccine clinic

SAVANNAH (Nov. 5) – Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, C.O.R.E., Black Voters Matter and th...

City crews respond to sewage spill

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City crews respond to sewage spill

SAVANNAH (Nov. 4) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a sewage spill today at 12523 Golf Club Dr. in Savan...

Rain barrel distribution for Habersham Village Neighborhood Alliance

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Rain barrel distribution for Habersham Village Neighborhood Alliance

SAVANNAH (Nov. 3) – The City of Savannah will distribute 30 free rain barrels to Habersham Village Ne...

REAL Savannah Taskforce releases final report

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REAL Savannah Taskforce releases final report

SAVANNAH (Oct. 26) – Mayor Van Johnson's Racial Equity and Leadership or REAL Savannah Taskforce has comp...

Alderman Kurtis Purtee to hold listening sessions on roadway and drainage conditions

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Alderman Kurtis Purtee to hold listening sessions on roadway and drainage conditions

SAVANNAH (Oct. 22) – Sixth District Alderman Kurtis Purtee and Chatham County Commiss...

Municipal Archives to lead Savannah LGBTQ+ history panel

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Municipal Archives to lead Savannah LGBTQ+ history panel

SAVANNAH (Oct. 20) – The City of Savannah Municipal Archives will lead a virtual panel discussion on Sunday, Oct....

Mayor Johnson to hold virtual state of the city address

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Mayor Johnson to hold virtual state of the city address

SAVANNAH (Oct. 19) – Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will hold his 2021 state of the city address virtually on Wednesday...

City Council to resume in-person meetings

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City Council to resume in-person meetings

SAVANNAH (Oct. 19) – The Savannah City Council will transition to in-person meetings beginning with their Nov. 9 meeting. Detail...

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz to hold listening sessions on transportation improvement projects

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Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz to hold listening sessions on transportation improvement projects

SAVANNAH (Oct. 18) – Mayor Pro Tem and 5th district Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edw...

Mayor Johnson announces new public event protocols

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Mayor Johnson announces new public event protocols

SAVANNAH (Oct. 13) – Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, announced new COVID-19 guidelines for events beginning ...

Mayor Johnson proclaims second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Mayor Johnson proclaims second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day

SAVANNAH (Oct. 11) - Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, issued a proclamation declaring...

Job fair scheduled to fill positions at Enmarket Arena

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Job fair scheduled to fill positions at Enmarket Arena

SAVANNAH (Oct. 7) - The City of Savannah, AECOM Hunt and Oak View Group will host a job fair on Thursday, Oct. 14, ...

Mayor Johnson announces literacy task force

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Mayor Johnson announces literacy task force

SAVANNAH (Oct. 5) – Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, introduced the READ Savannah task force, dedicated to improving literacy ...

Two neighborhood association cleanups scheduled for Oct. 2

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Two neighborhood association cleanups scheduled for Oct. 2

SAVANNAH (Sept. 30) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will host community cleanups as part of the “2 Legit 2 Lit” campaign...

City of Savannah restarting community programming

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City of Savannah restarting community programming

SAVANNAH (Sept. 27) – City of Savannah cultural arts, resource and community centers will reopen for city programming on...

City mourns loss of long-time employee to COVID-19

Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, issued a resolution at the Sept. 23 city council meeting honoring the life and memory of Harold Robinson, Jr., who died from COVID-19 this month. 

Robinson served as a technician with the City of Savannah Building Mainten...

City crews respond to minor sewage spills

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City crews respond to minor sewage spills

SAVANNAH (Sept. 22) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to minor sewage spills Sept. 21 at 1599 Stiles...

City crews respond to sewage spill

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City crews respond to sewage spill

SAVANNAH (Sept. 21) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a sewage spill Sept. 20 at 98 Darque Rd....

Free COVID vaccine clinic on Thursday, Sept. 23

Join Alderwoman Linda Wilder-Bryan for a free COVID vaccine clinic on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 5-8 p.m. at Family Nation Community Church, 802 Pennsylvania Ave. 

Vaccines are available without an appointment to anyone 12 and older. A parent or gua...

Community cleanup scheduled for Sept. 18

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Community cleanup scheduled for Sept. 18

SAVANNAH (Sept. 17) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will host a community cleanup as part of her “2 Legit 2 Lit&rd...

City to kick off United Way campaign

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City to kick off United Way campaign 

SAVANNAH (Sept. 15) – The City of Savannah will kick off its participation in the United Way of the Coastal Empire's annual ...

Community cleanup scheduled for Sept. 17

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Community cleanup scheduled for Sept. 17

SAVANNAH (Sept. 15) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will host a community cleanup as part of her “2 Legit 2 Lit&rd...

Celebrate Savannah this Sunday, 9/12!

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Celebrate Savannah this Sunday, 9/12!

SAVANNAH (Sept. 11) – Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, has declared Sunday, Sept. 12, as Savannah Day. This ceremonial, local holi...Read on...

City and partners to announce joint effort to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations

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City and partners to announce joint effort to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations

SAVANNAH (Sept. 10) – The City of Savannah, Savannah-Chatham County Pub...

City of Savannah recycling collection delayed

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City of Savannah recycling collection delayed 

SAVANNAH (Sept. 10) – City of Savannah recycling collection is delayed, and pickup is scheduled to be com...

Draft Forsyth Park Master Plan available for feedback starting Sept. 14

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Draft Forsyth Park Master Plan available for feedback starting Sept. 14

SAVANNAH (Sept. 7) – Friends of Forsyth, in partnership...

City departments moving to new facility on Interchange Drive

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City departments moving to new facility on Interchange Drive

SAVANNAH (Aug. 31) – The City of Savannah is opening a new state-of-the-art facility next month on ...

Utility Services payment assistance and billing updates

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Utility Services payment assistance and billing updates

SAVANNAH (Aug. 30) – Utility payment assistance is available for City of Savannah utility customers with...

Interim city manager receives prestigious credential from ICMA

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Interim city manager receives prestigious credential from ICMA

SAVANNAH (Aug. 27) – Heath Lloyd, Interim City Manager for the City of Savannah, recently...

Community cleanup scheduled for Aug. 20

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Community cleanup scheduled for Aug. 20

SAVANNAH (Aug. 19) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will host a community cleanup as part of her “2 Legit 2 Lit&rdq...

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center closed for remodeling

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Savannah Entrepreneurial Center closed for remodeling

SAVANNAH (Aug. 19) – The Savannah Entrepreneurial Center lobby and computer lab will be closed to public a...

Employment office at EnMarket Arena site reopens

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Employment office at EnMarket Arena site reopens

SAVANNAH (Aug. 6) – The City of Savannah continues its commitment to hiring local residents to help build the EnMarket Ar...

Savannah welcomes Georgia Municipal Association for annual convention

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Savannah welcomes Georgia Municipal Association for annual convention

SAVANNAH (Aug. 6) – The City of Savannah is excited to welcome the Georgia Municipal Association, representing...

Holly Heights Park ribbon cutting

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Holly Heights Park ribbon cutting

SAVANNAH (Aug. 6) – The City of Savannah will hold a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate the compl...

City accepting proposals for Water Works Walkway Mural project

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City accepting proposals for Water Works Walkway Mural project

SAVANNAH (Aug. 5) – The City of Savannah has launched the request for proposals process for the Water Works...

COVID-19 vaccination site relocating from Savannah Civic Center to Savannah Fire Headquarters

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COVID-19 vaccination site relocating from Savannah Civic Center to Savannah Fire Headquarters

Starting on Thursday, Aug. 5, COVID vaccines will be available on Th...

At-Large Town Hall & Listening Session

Desk of Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter 

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At-Large Town Hall & Listening Session 

SAVANNAH (July 30, 2021) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter of Post 1, and Alderwoman Alicia Miller-Blak...

City to kick off aluminum to-go cup pilot program

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City to kick off aluminum to-go cup pilot program

SAVANNAH (July 30) – The City of Savannah will celebrate the start of the aluminum to-go cup pilot program on Monday, Au...

Mayor Johnson signs emergency order requiring face coverings in the City of Savannah

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Mayor Johnson signs emergency order requiring face coverings in the City of Savannah

SAVANNAH (July 26) – Today, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, signed an emergency order requi...

Public invited to millage rate hearings

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Public invited to millage rate hearings

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Savannah City Council selects new City Manager

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Savannah City Council selects new City Manager

SAVANNAH (July 22) – On Thursday, Savannah City Council voted unanimously to name Joseph “Jay” Melder a...

Mayor Johnson to hold news conference

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Mayor Johnson to hold news conference

SAVANNAH (July 23) – Mayor Van Johnson will hold a news conference on Monday, July 26, at 10 a.m. at city hall to provide ...

Community cleanup scheduled for July 23

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Community cleanup scheduled for July 23

SAVANNAH (July 22) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter will host a community cleanup as part of her “2 Legit 2 Lit&rdqu...

Mohawk Lake Park ribbon cutting

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Mohawk Lake Park ribbon cutting

SAVANNAH (July 13) – Sixth District Alderman Kurtis Purtee and Mayor Van Johnson will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion a...

Recycling collection to be back on schedule tomorrow

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Recycling collection to be back on schedule tomorrow

SAVANNAH (July 13) – City of Savannah residential recycling collections are scheduled to be back on time by Wednesday, July 14....

City offices to close early due to Tropical Storm Elsa

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City offices to close early due to Tropical Storm Elsa

SAVANNAH (July 7) – The City of Savannah will suspend operations as follows in response to expected impacts from Tropical Sto...

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March 2021 Responses

March 2021 Responses

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, April 8, 2021) – During the Month of March, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 953 incidents including 73 fires, 487 emergency medical service and rescue calls, 41 hazardous c...

Habersham Street Fire Investigation

Investigators Working to Determine Cause of Habersham Street Construction Site Fire

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, April 15, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department is working to determine the cause of the Thursday morning fire at a cons...

Habersham Street Fire

Fire Destroys Habersham Street Apartment Building Under Construction 

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, April 15, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a fire in the 4600 Block of Habersham Street ...

East 64th Street Fire

Savannah Fire Saves Home from Damage by Backyard Shed Fire

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in the 100 Block of East 64^th Street at 9:52 p.m., Tue...

Savannah Fire Preserves Westside History

Savannah Fire Preserves Westside History: Forgotten Family Treasures Returned

SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, March 29, 2021) – While conducting training exercises at a blighted Cumming Street property slated for renovation or demolition last year, Savannah...

Smoke Alarm Partnership

Savannah Fire Partners with the Red Cross to Promote Fire Safety

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, March 19, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department has partnered with the Red Cross to help prevent fires in Savannah’s high fire risk...

Carver Street Fire

Carver Street Fire Displaces One

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, March 5, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 1000 Block of Carver Street at 9:08 p.m., Friday, March 5. Engine 4 was first on scene. ...

Southside Fires

Savannah Fire Responds to Southside Fires; Five Displaced

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, March 4, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department responded to two fires on Savannah’s south side Thursday night. No one was physically inj...

West 42st Street Car Fire Damages Home

Car Fire Damages Home, Displaces Three

SAVANNAH, GA (Wednesday, March 3, 2021) – At 2:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 900 Block of West 41^st Street. Engine 6 was f...

Drayton Lane Arson Suspect Sought

Savannah Fire Searches for Arson Suspect 

SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, March 1, 2021) – Savannah Fire Department Arson Investigators are searching for an individual suspected of lighting a trash fire that caused damage to the...

Key Street Fire

Key Street Fire Displaces Family of Five

SAVANNAH, GA (Saturday, February 27, 2021) – At 6:11 p.m., Saturday, February 27, the Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to fire in the 6900 Block of Key Street on Savannah&rsqu...

West Henry Street Fire

West Henry Street Fire Displaces Four

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, February 26, 2021) – An electrical fire at a home in the 200 Block of West Henry Street displaced four people. At 5:53 a.m., Friday, February 26, the Savannah Fire Dep...

Goebel Avenue Fire

Goebel Avenue Fire Displaces Two

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, February 12, 2021) – At 2:47 p.m., Friday, February 12, the Savannah Fire Department responded to a fire in the 400 Block of Goebel Avenue. Firefighters forced entry to the...

MLK Boulevard Arson Suspect Sought

Savannah Fire Searches for Arson Suspect

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, February 12, 2021) – Savannah Fire Department Arson Investigators are searching for an individual suspected of lighting fires in and around a downtown hotel Friday ...

Firefighters Assist with COVID-19 Vaccinations

Savannah Firefighters Assist with DPH COVID-19 Vaccinations

SAVANNAH, GA (Thursday, February 11, 2021) – Savannah Fire Department Firefighters began assisting Department of Public Health (DPH) personnel with the administration ...

Margery Street Fire

Savannah Fire Extinguishes Margery Street Kitchen Fire

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department extinguished an early morning kitchen fire on Savannah’s west side. At 3:50 am., Tuesday, Fe...

West 73rd Street Fire

Two Displaced by West 73^rd Street Fire 

SAVANNAH, GA (Wednesday, February 3, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department responded to a fire in the 200 Block of West 73^rd Street at 5:42 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Engi...

Savannah Fire Participates in NFPA Risk Reduction Pilot Program

Savannah Fire Among 250 U.S. Fire Departments Participating in National Fire Protection Association Community Risk Reduction Pilot Program

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) –  The Savannah Fire Department has been selected...

West 38th Street Fire

West 38^th Street Fire Injures One, Displaces Three

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, January 19, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department extinguished a fire in the 900 Block of West 38^th Street that displaced three people and left one with s...

East Duffy Street Fire

East Duffy Street Carriage House Fire Displaces One

SAVANNAH, GA (Monday, January 18, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department responded to the report of a fire in the 1100 Block of East Duffy Street at 4:31 a.m., Monday, January 1...

Fire Deaths Drop to Zero in 2020

Fire Deaths Drop to Zero in the City of Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – For the first time in a decade there were zero fire fatalities in the City of Savannah. In 2020 the Savannah Fire Department responded to...

2020 Firefighter Awards

Savannah Fire Honors Top Firefighters

SAVANNAH, GA (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – The Savannah Fire Department is proud to honor its best and brightest for outstanding service and heroism in 2020. Capt. Gregory Jacobs, Engineer Be...

January 2020 Responses

January 2021 Responses

SAVANNAH, GA (Friday, February 8, 2021) – During the Month of January, the Savannah Fire Department responded to more than 763 incidents including 65 fires, 342 emergency medical service and rescue calls,...

December 2020 Responses

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...

November 2020 Responses

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...

October 2020 Responses

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...

September 2020 Responses

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...

August 2020 Fires

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...

Wilemere Place Cooking Fire

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...

Kitchen Named Assistant Chief Logistics

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’...

West 39th Street Attic Fire

Six Displaced by W. 39^th Street Attic Fire

SAVANNAH, GA (Saturday, June 13, 2020) – The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 600 Block of W. 39^th Street just after midnight on Saturday, June 13. Engine 5 was first on ...

Oak Pointe Trail Fire

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...

West 39th Street Fire

West 39^th 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. 39^th Street. Truck 5 was first on scene. Firefighters discovere...

Suspicious Mobile Home Fire

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...

East 53rd Street Kitchen Fire

East 53^rd 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. 53^rd St. Engine 8 was first on scene. Fir...

UPDATE: Mobile Home Fire

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...

Fireworks Safety Tips

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 ...

Fireworks-related Responses

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...

South Street Fire

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....

Brentwood Drive Fire

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...

UPDATE: Brentwood Drive Fire

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,...

Juniper Circle Fire

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...

Assistant Chief Wallace Retires

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...

July 2020 Responses

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...

June 2020 Responses

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...

May 2020 Responses

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...

Savannah Fire Hires New Chief Fire Marshal

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...

March Responses

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...

February 2020 Responses

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, ...

January 2020 Responses

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 ...

November 2019 Responses

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...

October 2019 Responses

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 ...

September 2019 Responses

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...

July 2019 Responses

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...

August 2019 Responses

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...

New Apparatus Added to Fire Fleet

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...

June 2019 Responses

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...

Savannah City Council unanimously passes 2022 budget

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Savannah City Council unanimously passes 2022 budget 

The Savannah City Council unanimously passed the 2022 Budget and Revenue Ordinance&n...

City breaks ground on new Hudson Hill Community Center

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City breaks ground on new Hudson Hill Community Center 

SAVANNAH (Nov. 17) – The City of Savannah broke ground on the new Hudson Hill Community Center ...

Special holiday parking rates for city-owned garages

Support Savannah businesses this holiday season and enjoy FREE parking in city-owned garages from noon to 8 p.m. on Nov. 27, Nov. 30 – Dec. 31 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays ONLY, and Dec 17-19.

Locations:

• Bryan Street Garage, 100 E Bryan St.
• Liberty S...

Proposed 2022 budget available online

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Proposed 2022 budget available online  

SAVANNAH (Nov. 16) - The City of Savannah the Proposed 2022 Budget and Revenue Ordinance&...

2021 Veteran's Day parade

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2021 Veteran's Day parade

SAVANNAH (Nov. 8) - The City of Savannah will celebrate Veteran's Day on Thursday, Nov. 11, with the return of the annual para...

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon traffic impacts

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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon traffic impacts

SAVANNAH, GA (Nov. 3) – The Savannah Police Department is gearing up for the Rock' n' Roll Marathon and is advising the public of t...

City honors first Black officer with honorary street designation

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City honors first Black officer with honorary street designation

SAVANNAH (Nov. 3) – The City of Savannah celebrated Lt. John Alliston White, Sr.'s contributions...

Job fair scheduled to fill positions at Enmarket Arena

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Job fair scheduled to fill positions at Enmarket Arena

SAVANNAH (Nov. 2) - Oak View Group, Delaware North and AECOM Hunt are hosting a job fair on Saturday, Nov. 6, from ...

Savannah City Council unanimously approves Fairgrounds development proposal

On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Savannah City Council unanimously approved the city manager to execute a contract with P3 Venture Group to develop the Fairgrounds property, located at 4701 Meding St., in Savannah's Fifth District. 

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Noteworthy Savannah digital postcard collection

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Noteworthy Savannah digital postcard collection

The Municipal Archives is pleased to announce a new collection of Savannah-area postcards donated by the city’s ...

Job fair scheduled to fill positions at Enmarket Arena

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Job fair scheduled to fill positions at Enmarket Arena

SAVANNAH (Oct. 27) - The City of Savannah, AECOM Hunt and Oak View Group will host a job fair on Saturday, Oct. 30,...