Government
Chatham County, Georgia
The city of Savannah is governed by a mayor-council system. The elected mayor and city council pass laws and establish policy, while the city manager oversees the day-to-day operations and public services.
The Savannah Parole Office is run by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. The Savannah Post Office is operated by the United States Postal Service, serving the community with reliable mail and package services.
Contact Information
East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: +1 912-651-6441
General Information
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City Council
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Animal Control
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Savannah Police Chief Addresses Use-of-Force Incidents and Reforms
News Summary Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther held a press conference to address recent use-of-force incidents amid public scrutiny. Notable incidents on May 20 and July 11 involved arrests and...
Savannah Faces $60 Million Reduction in SPLOST Allocation
News Summary Savannah’s share of the proposed $700 million SPLOST tax is set to decrease by $60 million following negotiations with Chatham County. With this adjustment, the city will receive...
Savannah Scholars Win African American History Challenge
News Summary A team of young scholars from Savannah has claimed victory in the African American History Challenge during the 100 Black Men of America’s 39th Annual Conference held in...
Savannah Police Investigate Murder of 17-Year-Old Boy
News Summary The Savannah Police Department is investigating the murder of a 17-year-old boy, identified as a domestic homicide. A juvenile suspect is in custody while authorities seek information from...
Savannah Students Win 1st Place in National History Challenge
News Summary A team of students from Savannah has achieved a remarkable victory by clinching 1st place at the 39th Annual Conference of the 100 Black Men of America. Competing...
Savannah Mayor Announces Changes to Use of Force Investigations
News Summary In response to recent police-related controversies, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson has unveiled new measures for conducting use of force investigations within the police department. Effective immediately, civilian oversight...
Savannah Student Voices Attendance Concerns at School Board Meeting
News Summary Virginia Fogleman, a student at Windsor Forest High School, shared her attendance challenges at a recent Savannah-Chatham County Board meeting. Alongside peers from the Student Senate, Fogleman highlighted...
Gregory V. Sapp Elected President of Council of State Court Judges
News Summary Gregory V. Sapp, Chief Judge of the State Court of Chatham County, has been elected as the President of the Council of State Court Judges. His election marks...
Multiple Death Investigations Unfold in Savannah
News Summary Authorities in Savannah are investigating multiple death cases, including the homicides of two women and the ongoing search for a missing vehicle linked to a prior investigation. Community...
