Public to weigh in on Savannah city manager search: ‘It’s what our community deserves’ August 5, 2020 Savannah Morning News Mayor Van Johnson has committed to an open process, including public involvement, in the city manager hiring process.
Led by data, new Savannah task force brings racial equity lens to the community August 5, 2020 Savannah Morning News Mayor Van Johnson and former Mayor Otis Johnson announced on July 23 the formation of the Racial Equity and Leadership (REAL) Savannah task force.
‘As conditions dictate,’ Tybee considers ban on swimming as Tropical Storm Isaias inches toward Georgia coast July 31, 2020 Savannah Morning News Tybee Island will close the water to swimmers Sunday and Monday as conditions dictate, according to a press release from the city of Tybee Island. On Thursday, Tybee Island Mayor Shirley Sessions said ‘dangerous surf and beach erosion is likely’ as Tropical Storm Isaias travels up the coast.
Savannah lawmakers propose new name for Talmadge Bridge: John Lewis July 30, 2020 Savannah Morning News Despite pushes from the Savannah City Council, the mayor and local state representatives in 2017 and 2018, the Georgia legislature has declined to allow a name change for the bridge.
Savannah Mayor: Mask ticket writers are on the street July 29, 2020 Savannah Morning News The city of Savannah’s warnings about issuing citations for not wearing masks so far have been just that -- ominous threats that were either embraced or ignored, depending on the individual.
Chatham gets credit rating upgrade as commission approves $67M courthouse bond deal July 28, 2020 Savannah Morning News Chatham County commissioners approved a $67 million bond transaction to construct a new courthouse annex in downtown Savannah during their meeting Friday, while announcing that the county received a credit-rating upgrade as the deal was brokered.
Georgia police departments report zero citations for face mask violations July 27, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution When Savannah became the first city in Georgia in June to enact a mask mandate — and threaten a $500 fine to violators — Mayor Van Johnson framed it as a way to urge residents and visitors to trust public health experts. Savannah police were required to offer violators face coverings and deliver warnings before they could write a ticket.
City of Savannah revenue drops $14 million in six-month period as council shoots down talk of tax increase July 24, 2020 Savannah Morning News The COVID-19 pandemic is causing damage not only to the health of people locally and worldwide, but also to the pocketbooks of residents and the city of Savannah.
Additional coronavirus testing begins as part of New York, Savannah partnership July 23, 2020 Savannah Morning News The City of Savannah, as part of their partnership with the State of New York and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, opened additional COVID-19 testing sites on Wednesday.
‘A city free from hate’: Discrimination protections on Savannah council agenda today July 23, 2020 Savannah Morning News Savannah’s City Council will be asked to stand against discrimination by passing a major amendment to the city’s discrimination ordinance during Thursday’s council meeting.