Registration Open For SCAC Fall Classes

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SAVANNAH (Sept. 25, 2023) – The Savannah Cultural Arts Center (SCAC) has opened registration for the second round...

City To Designate Coach Ronald Booker Way

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SAVANNAH (Sept. 25, 2023) – The City of Savannah will designate a portion of Hopkins Street, in front of Alfred Ely Beach...

Georgia BRIGHT Solar Lease Program Coming To Savannah

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Applications Opening on Sept. 26

SAVANNAH (Sept. 20, 2023) – Qualified Savannah homeowners will soon have the ...

City To Host Water Resources Career Fair

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SAVANNAH (Sept. 13, 2023) – The City of Savannah will hold a career fair for the Water Resources Depart...

Daffin Park Pool To Remain Open Through September

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SAVANNAH (Sept. 6, 2023) – The City of Savannah Recreation and Leisure Services Department has extended...

Georgia Ports Authority Pledges $6 Million to Savannah Housing Initiatives in New Multiyear Partners

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SAVANNAH (Sept. 5, 2023) – The Georgia P...

City Offices To Close In Observance Of Labor Day

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Sanitation collection impacted; Recycling collection suspended

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Hurricane Idalia News Release #6

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City Services Will Fully Reopen On Friday

SAVANNAH (Aug. 31, 2023) – The City of Savannah will return to full operations o...

Hurricane Idalia News Release #5

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City of Savannah Offices To Remain Closed Through Thursday

SAVANNAH (Aug. 30, 2023) – City of Savannah government offices will remain closed t...

Hurricane Idalia News Release #4

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City of Savannah Orders All Tour Operations Suspended, 

Will Open Safety Center

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Hurricane Idalia News Release #3

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City of Savannah To Issue Curfew If Conditions Warrant

SAVANNAH (Aug. 29, 2023) – The City of Savannah will cons...

Hurricane Idalia News Release #2

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City of Savannah to Declare State of Local Emergency

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Aug. 29, 2023) – Based on expected impacts from Hurric...

Tropical Storm Idalia News Release #1

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City of Savannah Prepares For Storm

SAVANNAH (Aug. 28, 2023) – Based on expected impacts from ...

City of Savannah, Partners To Save Historic Kiah House

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 24, 2023) – Galvan Foundation, a mission-driven organization with several ...

City’s Summer Aquatic Programs Running Through August

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 16, 2023) – As originally announced in April, the City of Savannah Recreat...

City, Partners Continue To Provide Spaces To Stay Cool

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 15, 2023) – With heat index values predicted to exceed 110 degrees, the Ci...

Mayor Pro-Tem, Alderwoman Dr. Shabazz To Hold District 5 Town Hall Meeting

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 14, 2023) – Mayor Pro-Tem and Fifth District Alderwoma...

City, Partners Continue To Provide Spaces To Stay Cool

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 14, 2023) – With heat index values predicted to exceed 110 degrees, the Ci...

UPDATE: Speak Out Savannah Budget Event Postponed

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UPDATE: SAVANNAH (Aug. 17, 2023) – The special budget engagement event Speak Out Savannah, originally scheduled fo...

City, partners provide spaces to stay cool from heat

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 8) – With heat index values predicted to reach up to 113 degrees, the City of Savannah and partn...

Registration Open For 2023 Great Savannah Community Cleanup

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SAVANNAH, GA (Aug. 1, 2023) — Keep Savannah Beautiful, and the City of Savannah’s Sanitation ...

City To Designate Virginia Edwards-Maynor Way

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SAVANNAH (Aug. 1, 2023) – The City of Savannah will designate a portion of Hopkins Street as Virginia Edwards-Maynor ...

City To Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Leeds Gate Gazebo

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SAVANNAH (July 27, 2023) – The City of Savannah will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Leeds Ga...

Residents Encouraged To Provide Input On Traffic Safety Plans

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Savannah Vision Zero Will Host Four Meetings

SAVANNAH (July 25, 2023) – The City of Savannah ...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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SAVANNAH (July 21) – City of Savannah staff responded to a minor se...

Reminder: City, partners provide spaces to stay cool from heat

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SAVANNAH (July 21) – With heat index values predicted to reach up to 112 degrees, the City ...

City, partners provide spaces to stay cool from heat

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SAVANNAH (July 20) – With heat index values predicted to reach up to 112 degrees, the City of Savanna...

Alderman Purtee to host Southside Area Town Hall on July 25

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Alderman Purtee to host Southside Area Town Hall on July 25

SAVANNAH (July 17) — Savannah Alderman Kurtis Purtee&...

City requests proposals for new Archives’ residency program

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SAVANNAH (July 12) — The City’s Municipal Archives announces th...

At-Large Town Hall Meeting to be held Thursday in Carver Village and Greater Westside

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At-Large Town Hall Meeting to be held Thursday in Carver Village and Greater Westside 

SAVANNAH (July 11) — Alderwomen Kesha Gibson-Car...

City hosting alcohol stakeholder meetings next week

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SAVANNAH (July 10) - The City of Savannah’s Revenue Department will host three public meetings to share informa...

City hosting ribbon cutting for the new Hudson Hill Community Center

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City hosting ribbon cutting for the new Hudson Hill Community Center

SAVANNAH (July 7) — The City of Savannah will host a ribb...

City hosting summit to present findings and recommendations from nightlife report

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City hosting summit to present findings and recommendations from nightlife report 

SAVANNAH (July 7) — The City of Sa...

City offices to close in observance of Independence Day

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City offices to close in observance of Independence Day

SAVANNAH (June 29) – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, July&...

City awarded federal grant funds for Springfield Terrace School Rehabilitation Project

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City awarded federal grant funds for Springfield Terrace School Rehabilitation Project

SAVANNAH (June 28) – As the City continues its work to restore Springfield Terrace Sch...

Development impact fees go into effect July 1

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Development impact fees go into effect July 1

SAVANNAH (June 27) -- Effective July 1, 2023, the City of Savannah will begin charging development impact fees to help defray the costs of expandin...

SPD holding informational meeting for Explorer Program

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SPD holding informational meeting for Explorer Program

SAVANNAH (June 27) – The Savannah Police ...

Savannah councilmembers honored for commitment to professional development

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Savannah councilmembers honored for commitment to professional development

SAVANNAH (June 27) – Yesterday, the Georgia Municipal As...

City crews respond to sewage spill

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City crews respond to sewage spill

SAVANNAH (June 23) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a sewage...

City of Savannah proud to host, participate in Georgia Municipal Association annual convention

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City of Savannah proud to host, participate in Georgia Municipal Association annual convention

SAVANNAH (June 23) – The Hostess City of the South is playing host for the Geo...

City receives $1 million EPA brownfield grant; residents invited to give input at June 22 community

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City receives $1 million EPA brownfield grant; residents invited to give input at June 22 community meeting

SAVANNAH (June 20) -- The City of ...

City to unveil new Robert “Robbie” Robinson marker in historic Cann Park

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City to unveil new Robert “Robbie” Robinson marker in historic Cann Park

SAVANNAH (June 14) – The City of Savannah will dedicate a historical marker for ...

City offices to close in observance of Juneteenth

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City offices to close in observance of Juneteenth

SAVANNAH (June 14) – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Monday, June 19, in obs...

City to host June 14 public meeting on square naming

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City to host June 14 public meeting on square naming

SAVANNAH (June 12) -- The City of Savannah will host a public meeting on Wednesday, June 14 to provide an upda...

Girls can Ignite their passion for firefighting with new summer camp

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Girls can Ignite their passion for firefighting with new summer camp

SAVANNAH (June 12) – Camp ignite is coming in hot! Applications are...

City of Savannah to consider maintaining millage rate at lowest level since 1987

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City of Savannah to consider maintaining millage rate at lowest level since 1987

SAVANNAH (June 12) – The City of Savannah will soon consider maint...

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

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

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

City of Savannah announces 2024 funding opportunities

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City of Savannah announces 2024 funding opportunities

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

Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shabazz holding Fairgrounds Project Town Hall

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

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

City to offer additional energy-efficiency community workshops

JUNE 14 UPDATE: Another workshop has been added to the series, scheduled for June 29 at the Moses Jackson Center. The addition is highlighted below.

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City Manager appoints new Recreation & Leisure Services director

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 City Manager appoints new Recreation & Leisure Services director

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

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

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

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

City to host Joe Tribble Park Re-opening Ceremony

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City to host Joe Tribble Park Re-opening Ceremony

SAVANNAH (May 26) – The City of Savannah will host a re-opening ceremony for Joe Tribble Park at 12517 Largo Drive on Wedne...

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

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

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

City offices to close in observance of Memorial Day

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City offices to close in observance of Memorial Day

SAVANNAH (May 25) – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance o...

City to host 100 Days of Summer Kickoff Pool Party

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City to host 100 Days of Summer Kickoff Pool Party 

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

City Celebrates Savannah Youth Council 2023 Graduates, Releases New Application

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City Celebrates Savannah Youth Council 2023 Graduates, Releases New Application

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

City to host Grant Center Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting

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City to host Grant Center Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting

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

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

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

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

City acquires Evergreen Cemetery

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City acquires Evergreen Cemetery

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

Media Availability for Dean Forest Landfill Expansion Project Completion

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Media Availability for Dean Forest Landfill Expansion Project Completion

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (May 1) – The Mayor’s weekly media availability tomorrow will take place on the second floor of the Sa...

Public invited to square naming informational meeting

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

City launches interactive Building Permit Tracker map

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City launches interactive Building Permit Tracker map

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

City crews respond to major spill

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City crews respond to major spill

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

City to host Open Records Event for Georgia Cities Week

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City to host Open Records Event for Georgia Cities Week 

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

Registration now open for Mayor’s Small Business Conference

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Registration now open for Mayor’s Small Business Conference

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

City to host event highlighting progress in Highlands Park development

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City to host event highlighting progress in Highlands Park development

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

City offering three additional energy-efficiency community workshops

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City offering three additional energy-efficiency community workshops

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

City to host Community Resources and Benefits Fair April 15

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City to host Community Resources and Benefits Fair April 15

SAVANNAH (March 29) — The City's Human Services Department will host a Community Resources and Benefits Fair on Sa...

City accepting applications for naming of historic square

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City accepting applications for naming of historic square

SAVANNAH (March 28) — The City of Savannah is accepting applications for the naming of the square located between A...

City to mark Substantial Completion of Broughton Streetscape project

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City to Mark Substantial Completion of Broughton Streetscape project

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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

Nighttime lane reduction of Eastbound DeRenne to continue

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Nighttime lane reduction of Eastbound DeRenne to continue

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

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

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

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

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

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City issues Boil Water Advisory for Dutch Island water customers

Update: The boil water advisory for customers on Dutch Island has been lifted as of 9:30 a.m. following sati...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (March 2) -- The City of Savannah has opportunities available for small businesses to parti...

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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

City to celebrate improvements made at Blackshear Park

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City to celebrate improvements made at Blackshear Park

SAVANNAH (Feb. 28) -- The City of Savannah will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of improvements at Blackshear ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City offices to close in observance of President’s Day

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City offices to close in observance of President’s Day

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

City completes Back to Basics commitment by establishing expanded litter teams

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City completes Back to Basics commitment by establishing expanded litter teams

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (Feb. 14) – The City of ...

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

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

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

City to unveil renewed Delaware Community Center tomorrow

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City to unveil renewed Delaware Community Center tomorrow

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

Water service restored in north Chatham, Effingham

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Water service restored in north Chatham, Effingham

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

City to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony

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City to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony

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

Additional glass recycling drop-off sites now available

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Additional glass recycling drop-off sites now available

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

Savannah sees record-breaking permitted development in 2022

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Savannah sees record-breaking permitted development in 2022

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

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

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

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

City hosting energy efficiency community workshops

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City hosting energy efficiency community workshops

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (Jan. 31) –Savannah Cultural Arts Center (SCAC) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Weave-A-Dream and the Spotlight Facility Use Programs.

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City to unveil final phase of Waters Avenue Streetscape project

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City to unveil final phase of Waters Avenue Streetscape project

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (Jan. 27) – Alderm...

Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue to end Friday

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Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue to end Friday

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

City to host Downtown Historic District Meeting

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City to host Downtown Historic District Meeting

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

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

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

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

City to rollout new glass recycling program

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City to rollout new glass recycling program 

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

Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project

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Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project 

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

City crews respond to major sewage spill on Derenne Avenue

City crews respond to major sewage spill on Derenne Avenue

SAVANNAH (Jan. 4) – City of Savannah Sewer Conveyance staff responded to a major sewage spill on Jan. 2 at 7 East Derenne Avenue in Savannah.

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

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

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

Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue

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Traffic Impacts on Derenne Avenue 

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill on River Street

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill on River Street

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Staley Avenue

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Staley Avenue

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

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

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

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

City Manager appoints Lenny Gunther permanent Police Chief

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City Manager appoints Lenny Gunther permanent Police Chief 

SAVANNAH (Dec. 29)?–?Following a robust national search and comprehensive evaluation process, City Manager Joseph A. Melder ...

LOST agreement finalized through collaboration

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LOST agreement finalized through collaboration

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

City encourages residents to assess water lines following freezing temperatures

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City encourages residents to assess water lines following freezing temperatures

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (Dec. 22) – Alderw...

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

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

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

City offices to close in observance of Christmas

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City offices to close in observance of Christmas

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

City Manager appoints AMI director, interim Revenue director

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Savannah continues annual tradition donating food to those in need

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Savannah continues annual tradition donating food to those in need

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Alfred Street

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill at Alfred Street

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

City appoints executive directors for housing, homelessness initiatives

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City appoints executive directors for housing, homelessness initiatives

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

City to host Chatham Municipal Association Quarterly Meeting

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City to host Chatham Municipal Association Quarterly Meeting

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

City to host meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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City to host meetings to discuss accessory dwelling units

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

City to unveil new sign and art restoration in Yamacraw Square

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City to unveil new sign and art restoration in Yamacraw Square

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (Nov. 30) – The City of Savannah will join the Savannah Ghost Pirates for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to officially ann...

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

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

SAVANNAH (Nov. 23) – Starting Nov. 29, the City of Savannah will offer free parking in garages Dow...

City offices to close in observance of Thanksgiving

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City offices to close in observance of Thanksgiving

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

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

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

SAVANNAH (Nov. 21) – The City of Savannah will host a swearing-in ceremony for Fire Chief Elzie Kitchen on Wednes...

City to hold cooking oil recycling event after Thanksgiving

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City to hold cooking oil recycling event after Thanksgiving

SAVANNAH (Nov. 21) – Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the City of Savannah Water Reclamation division will hold a cookin...

Public hearings scheduled for 2023 proposed budget

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Public hearings scheduled for 2023 proposed budget

SAVANNAH (Nov. 17) – The City of Savannah will host budget public hearings on Tuesday, Nov. 22 and Thursday, Dec. 8, during regularly schedule...

Budget retreat scheduled for 2023 proposed budget

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Budget retreat scheduled for 2023 proposed budget

SAVANNAH (Nov. 10) – The City of Savannah will host a budget retreat on Monday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the ballroom of ...

Sanitation services adjusted due to Veterans Day, potential inclement weather

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Sanitation services adjusted due to Veterans Day, potential inclement weather 

SAVANNAH (Nov. 9) – City of Savannah Sanitation services are being adjusted due to the Veterans...

Joseph Tribble Park to close for lake repairs

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Joseph Tribble Park to close for lake repairs

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

City Manager appoints permanent Fire Chief

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City Manager appoints permanent Fire Chief

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

Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

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Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

SAVANNAH (Nov. 4) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming back up with the Jenkins High School studen...

Spotlight Program open to local nonprofits for early 2023

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Spotlight Program open to local nonprofits for early 2023

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

New Spotlight program offers on stage opportunities for local nonprofits

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New Spotlight program offers on stage opportunities for local nonprofits

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

City and partners set to break ground on Dundee Cottages

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City and partners set to break ground on Dundee Cottages

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

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

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

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

Mayor Johnson to deliver annual State of the City

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Mayor Johnson to deliver annual State of the City 

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

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

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

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City, PERF release Police Chief Recruitment Community Engagement Report

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City, PERF release Police Chief Recruitment Community Engagement Report

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

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

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

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

City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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City crews respond to minor sewage spill

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

City to host 100% Savannah Community Event

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City to host 100% Savannah Community Event

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

City Manager appoints new Sanitation, Cemeteries directors

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 City Manager appoints new Sanitation, Cemeteries directors

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

Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

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Come join 2 Legit 2 Lit for another community cleanup

SAVANNAH (Oct. 7) – Alderwoman Kesha Gibson-Carter is teaming back up with the Jenkins High School studen...

City’s Revenue Department to close Monday for training

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City’s Revenue Department to close Monday for training

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

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

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

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

Honorary street designation ceremony for “Raphael Warnock Way”

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Honorary street designation ceremony for “Raphael Warnock Way”

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

City of Savannah to host meetings on Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance

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City of Savannah to host meetings on Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance

SAVANNAH (Oct. 3) – The City of Savannah is considering new revisions to the local Alcoholic Beverage Ordin...

Alderman Purtee to host District 6 community townhall

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Alderman Purtee to host District 6 community townhall

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

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

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

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SAVANNAH (Sept. 30) – The City of Savannah’s local state of emergency will be rescinded as of 6 p.m. t...

City of Savannah announces closures ahead of expected weather impact

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City of Savannah announces closures ahead of expected weather impact

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

City of Savannah declares state of local emergency

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City of Savannah declares state of local emergency

SAVANNAH (Sept. 28) – Based on expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, Mayor Van R. Johnson, II has declared a state of local...

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

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

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

Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project

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Municipal Archives to host Savannah Community Memory Project 

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

City to kick off 2022 United Way campaign

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City to kick off 2022 United Way campaign

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

City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting

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City to host Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee Meeting 

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

City Manager appoints new Code Compliance director

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 City Manager appoints new Code Compliance director

SAVANNAH (Aug. 22) – Today, City Manager Joseph A. Melder appointed Cynthia Knight to serve as the senior director of Code ...

City of Savannah releases community-wide accessory dwelling unit survey

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City of Savannah releases community-wide accessory dwelling unit survey

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

Land Bank Authority takes action to protect housing affordability

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Land Bank Authority takes action to protect housing affordability

SAVANNAH (Aug. 10) – On Aug. 9, the Chatham County/City of Savannah Land Bank Authority adopted new affordability guid...

Savannah community survey launched as part of police chief search

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Savannah community survey launched as part of police chief search

SAVANNAH (Aug. 10) – The City of Savannah has launched a survey to attain community input regarding the search for a n...

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

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

SAVANNAH (Aug. 4) – The City of Savannah will soon launch a public engagement process as part of t...

Savannah invests in public safety wage increases

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Savannah invests in public safety wage increases

Police retention, referral and lateral entry programs also implemented

SAVANNAH (Aug. 1) – Over the weekend, the City of Savannah imple...

City Council votes to adopt lowest millage rate since 1987

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City Council votes to adopt lowest millage rate since 1987

SAVANNAH (July 28) – Savannah City Council voted, 6-3, this evening to approve a millage rate of 12.2, which is the city&...

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

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

SAVANNAH (July 14) – During the first formal City Council discussion on the ...

SFD To Host First Ever 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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SFD To Host First Ever 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 

SAVANNAH (Sept. 5, 2023) – In remembrance of the brav...

SFD Firefighter Awards Ceremony Celebrates Heroic Bravery

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SFD Firefighter Awards Ceremony Celebrates Heroic Bravery 

SAVANNAH (Aug. 28, 2023) – The Savannah Fire...

New free explorer program to give hands-on firefighting experience

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Savannah Fire opens its doors for back-to-school event

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Savannah Fire opens its doors for back-to-school event

SAVANNAH (July 28th) – School is around the corner and Savannah Fire ...

Savannah Fire responds to Monday afternoon structure fire, church roof collapses due to the fire

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Savannah Fire responds to Monday afternoon structure fire, church roof collapses due to the fire

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Savannah Fire responds to Sunday evening house fire, connects impacted residents to emergency resour

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Savannah Fire responds to Sunday evening house fire, connects impacted residents to emergency resources

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Girls can Ignite their passion for firefighting with new summer camp

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Girls can Ignite their passion for firefighting with new summer camp

SAVANNAH (June 12) – Camp ignite is coming in hot! Applic...

Savannah Fire personnel save young girl’s life

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Savannah Fire personnel save young girl’s life

SAVANNAH (June 8) – A young girl who nearly died during a swim meet was saved th...

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

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

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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...