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

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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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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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 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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City of Savannah sponsors annual Juneteenth celebration 

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

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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City announces rescheduled Aldermanic District meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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

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

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...

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

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

City to host Aldermanic District meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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City to host Aldermanic District meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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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Mayor Johnson reminds eventgoers to be mindful of human trafficking risks

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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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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...

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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...