Savannah-Chatham students take part in Red Ribbon Week with help from mayor October 27, 2020 Savannah Morning News The observance within the district was kicked off Friday with a drive-thru event at the Early Learning Center at Henderson E. Formey Jr. School. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson was on hand to encourage the students.
Savannah looking at $4 million budget deficit that will continue into 2021 October 26, 2020 Savannah Morning News The current projected $4 million deficit is an improvement, however, from the mid-year budget updates that forecast a $13 million deficit. That gap was closed when the city implemented Tier 1 of a multi-step approach to find savings and revenue.
Michael Brown formally hired as Savannah city manager October 23, 2020 Savannah Morning News It’s official. Savannah has a new acting city manager following the unanimous vote of City Council on Thursday.
Savannah City Council set to approve Canal District Master Plan October 22, 2020 Savannah Morning News The long-awaited Canal District Master Plan is ready for adoption by the Savannah City Council.
Savannah to consider plans for fairgrounds site October 21, 2020 Savannah Morning News The city sent out requests for proposals this summer seeking public-private development plans for the 67-acre site.The site has about 27 acres that are usable, with 40 acres being in the floodplain.
Dasher resigns from Rincon city council October 19, 2020 Savannah Morning News James Dasher has resigned from the Rincon city council, saying he plans to move to unincorporated Effingham County next year.
New fire station opens in Springfield October 14, 2020 Savannah Morning News The City of Springfield has dedicated a new fire station on Ga. 119, behind Springfield Elementary School.
New interim Savannah City Manager Michael Brown is happy to serve October 13, 2020 Savannah Morning News Michael Brown, who served as Savannah City Manager for 15 years, has agreed to serve as interim city manager while the city searches for a more permanent hire.
Michael Brown coming ‘home’ as interim Savannah city manager October 9, 2020 Savannah Morning News A familiar face will soon be working as Savannah’s interim city manager.
No-fly zone for Bird: Athens officials vote to ban dockless, shareable scooters October 8, 2020 Savannah Morning News Birds will not fly in Athens, at least not the kind with wheels. After two years of study, the Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to ban the so-called shareable dockless mobility devices from Athens streets.