City of Savannah
Recent News About City of Savannah
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Savannah Mayor appointed chair of NLC Public Safety Committee
The National League of Cities (NLC) recently unveiled its leadership team for 2025, naming Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II as the Chair of the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee.
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Savannah's therapeutic holiday dinner ball returns on December 6
The City of Savannah is set to host its annual Therapeutics Holiday Dinner Ball on Friday, December 6.
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Savannah city offices close for Thanksgiving; sanitation services affected
City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Savannah plans final storm debris collection after Hurricane Helene
The City of Savannah has announced that the final citywide storm debris collection will commence on Monday, November 25.
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Savannah schedules public events for review of 2025 proposed budget
The City of Savannah is set to hold its annual budget retreat on November 20, 2024.
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Savannah plans open house for new inclusive playground at Daffin Park
The City of Savannah's Recreation and Leisure Department has announced an open house event to present the concept for the Daffin Park Signature Playground.
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Savannah prepares for Every Woman’s Marathon; road closures announced
The Every Woman’s Marathon is set to take place in Savannah on Saturday, November 16.
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Savannah prepares for annual Veteran's Day Parade impacting downtown traffic
The annual Veteran’s Day Parade in Savannah is set for Monday, November 11.
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Savannah city offices close for Veterans Day; emergency services remain open
City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Savannah prepares for annual State of the City Address by Mayor Johnson
The City of Savannah is set to host the second Savannah PM Open House on Wednesday, November 6, at the Civic Center ballroom.
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Savannah celebrates DOT grant for intersection safety improvements
Tom Perez, Senior White House Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, is set to join city and state officials in Savannah on October 31.
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Savannah breaks ground on major affordable housing project at former fairgrounds
The City of Savannah, in collaboration with P3 Joint Venture Group (P3 JVG), is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for The Legacy Savannah on October 25 at 2 p.m. This development will take place on the former Coastal Empire Fairgrounds property and aims to provide affordable housing, recreational facilities, and local economic opportunities.
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Clemmons family collection available at municipal archives after museum donation
The City of Savannah's Municipal Archives has announced that the Clemmons Family Collection is now accessible to the public for research. This follows its recent donation from the Thunderbolt Museum.
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Mayor Johnson attends international urban summit hosted by Bloomberg
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II participated in the eleventh Bloomberg CityLab, a global summit organized by Bloomberg Philanthropies in collaboration with the Aspen Institute. The event took place from October 14 to 16 in Mexico City and gathered over 500 mayors, policymakers, and innovators worldwide.
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Savannah unveils upgrades at Guy Minick Youth Sports Complex
The City of Savannah is set to host a community event on October 23 to mark the completion of improvements at the Guy Minick Youth Sports Complex. These enhancements include new lighting for the football field and additional batting cages for the baseball field.
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Savannah dedicates new ground marker honoring Susie King Taylor
The City of Savannah is set to dedicate a new ground marker in Taylor Square on October 21. This event follows the City Council's approval earlier this year to install a granite marker that highlights the square's historical significance.
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Community meeting in Savannah to discuss public safety and housing
Mayor Pro Tem and fifth district Alderwoman Dr. Estella E. Shabazz is set to host a community meeting on Tuesday, October 22. The meeting will focus on discussions regarding the Montgomery Landing Apartment Complex and provide public safety updates for the Feiler Park community.
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Volunteers needed for river cleanup in Savannah on October 19
Volunteers are being sought for the Rivers Alive Cleanup scheduled for October 19 in Savannah. This initiative is part of a larger statewide effort aimed at protecting and preserving local waterways.
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Savannah hosts annual Trunk or Treat event at Grayson Stadium
The City of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services is set to host its annual Trunk or Treat event at Grayson Stadium in Daffin Park on Friday, October 18. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Savannah resumes curbside recycling after Hurricane Helene disruption
The City of Savannah has announced that curbside recycling collection services will resume normal operations on Tuesday, October 15. The service had been temporarily suspended due to the effects of Hurricane Helene, allowing residents to use recycling carts for garbage overflow.