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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2025
Public Notice: Proposed work for the repair of the McQueen’s Island Trail

Read more about this Chatham County project here:

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Public Notice
  • 2025
SPLOST 8 Survey

Chatham County values your input. Help us prioritize projects for the upcoming SPLOST by participating in our community survey. Your feedback is essential to ensure your voice is represented in the decision-making process.

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Public Notice
  • 2025
Town Hall Meeting on SPLOST 8

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will be hosting town hall meetings within their districts to discuss the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The Commissioners will be asking for resident input to develop the SPLOST 8 project list. 

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Public Notice
  • 2025
Green Island Road Path Town Hall Meeting

Chatham County Chairman Chester A. Ellis  will host a Town Hall meeting to discuss the Green Island Road Path project Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6 p.m.

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News
  • 2025
Underwater Robotics Team Competition Gives Students Deeper Understanding of Science and Technology

Hosted by Gray's Reef at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, the 2025 Southeast Regional competition was a poolside (and pool bottom) display of technology, strategy, innovation, and teamwork.

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News
  • 2025
Plays Well With Others

Some of the dogs at the recent Doggie Carnival were there to find their furever families. Animal Services team members and volunteers love and care for shelter animals while devoting tremendous time and creative energy to finding appropriate homes for them -- and sometimes their job is a walk in the park.

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News
  • 2025
The Chat: Discussing 'Close Before You Doze' campaign with Chatham Fire

Chatham County Fire Department Captain Carl Sapp discusses the safety benefits of closing your bedroom door before going to sleep.

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News
  • 2025
Chatham Emergency Management Agency Host the 2025 Hurricane Conference

CEMA hosted the 2025 Hurricane Conference on May 8th. The conference entitled "Lights, Camera, Evacuation" brought together nearly 400 emergency management professionals, government officials, and non-profits from our region to discuss best practices, lessons learned, and future plans in preparation for hurricane season.

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Helplines & Emergency Services
  • Sonya L. Jackson
  • 222 W. Oglethorpe Ave.
  • (912) 652-7100
  • (912) 652-7101
  • Email Department
  • Wendy Williamson
  • 133 Montgomery Street
  • (912) 652-7265
  • (912) 652-7262
  • Email Department
  • Holly S. Fields, MAHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP
  • 123 Abercorn St.
  • (912) 652-7925
  • (912) 652-7849
  • 124 Bull Street
  • (912) 652-7878
  • (912) 652-7880
  • Corey Gillenwater
  • 222 W. Oglethorpe Ave.
  • (912) 652-7271
  • (912) 652-7301
  • Email Department