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News and Public Notices

News Updates and Required Public Notices

Public Notice
  • 2024
Chatham County Recovery Efforts Continue Following Hurricane Helene

Chatham County’s critical workforce has been operating at full capacity to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Individual Assistance from FEMA Available for Chatham Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene

This assistance applies to individuals and households. FEMA may be able to help residents with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). Residents may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses.

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Public Notice
  • 2024
POSTPONED Public Meeting on State Route 204 Corridor Study

Due to the potential for severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening, the scheduled meeting for the State Route 204 Corridor Study at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden is being postponed. 

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Public Notice
  • 2024
Chatham County Launches Study to Remove Railroad Crossing on President Street

We need your input! Take the survey. The study explorew ways to remove the railroad crossing on President Street, where it intersects with Truman Parkway.

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News
  • 2024
How to report fallen trees, yard debris following Hurricane Helene

Following Hurricane Helene, many trees in Chatham County have fallen or been uprooted on both public and private property.

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News
  • 2024
Traffic Signals Down From Helene

Please read to see what to do when traffic signals are down.

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News
  • 2024
Tornado Watch vs. Tornado Warning

English En Espanol Tornado Watch: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes. Alerta de tornado: Las condiciones son favorables para el desarrollo de tormentas eléctricas severas capaces de producir tornados.

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News
  • 2024
Individual Assistance Available for Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Debby

Chatham County residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby and the subsequent flooding are now eligible for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency after President Joe Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Georgia Tuesday.

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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