City of Savannah
Recent News About City of Savannah
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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Savannah Standard publication area in 2024
An employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in the Savannah Standard publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Wholesale Trade industry an employer submit 1 H-1B petition across Savannah Standard publication area in 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located within the Savannah Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Savannah prepares for 201st St. Patrick's Day Parade with altered sanitation schedule
On March 17, Savannah will host its 201st St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the city's largest annual event.
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Georgia approves $501M funding for Coastal Water Partnership
The State of Georgia General Assembly has approved funding for a new Coastal Georgia Regional Water Partnership involving the City of Savannah, Bryan County, and Effingham County.
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Alderwoman Carol Bell joins national board for women's municipal government
City of Savannah Post 1 At-Large Alderwoman Carol Bell has been elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Board.
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Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry employers submit 47 H-1B petitions across Savannah Standard publication area in 2024
Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in the Savannah Standard publication area submitted 47 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Savannah receives $972K from SCAD Serve Fund for public safety enhancements
The City of Savannah has been awarded a $972,000 grant from the SCAD Serve Community Fund, as announced by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in late February.
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Savannah awarded Silver-level certification for exceptional use of data
Results for America has awarded the City of Savannah with the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification.
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Savannah signs friendship agreement with Limerick City to boost cultural ties
In a significant development, the City of Savannah has entered into a Friendship Agreement with Limerick City, Ireland.
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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Construction industry file 1 petition in Savannah Standard publication area throughout 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located within the Savannah Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Savannah Powder Magazine joins National Register of Historic Places
The Savannah Powder Magazine has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service (NPS).
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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry file 1 petition in Savannah Standard publication area throughout 2024
An employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in the Savannah Standard publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Savannah cultural arts center renamed after former Mayor Otis S. Johnson
City of Savannah officials are set to join community members on February 28 for a ceremony to rename the Savannah Cultural Arts Center in honor of former Mayor Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D. The center will be officially renamed the Otis S. Johnson, Ph.D....
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Savannah schedules public hearings on HB 581 homestead exemption opt-out
The City of Savannah plans to opt-out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption as implemented by Georgia House Bill 581.
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Alderwoman Shabazz joins national league's development committee
City of Savannah Mayor Pro Tem, Alderwoman Dr. Estella Edwards Shabazz, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Community and Economic Development Committee.
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Boil water advisory issued for Dutch Island residents
City of Savannah water customers on Dutch Island are currently under a boil water advisory.
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Alderman Kurtis Purtee joins national public safety advocacy committee
City of Savannah Alderman Kurtis Purtee has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.
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Savannah Standard Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024?
In 2024, 182 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located within the Savannah Standard publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Savannah city offices closed for President's Day; sanitation schedules adjusted
City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of President's Day.
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Savannah appoints new director for neighborhood safety office
The City of Savannah has appointed Jimmie H. Johnson, IV as the Director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) after a nationwide recruitment process.