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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Georgia Visitor Information Center to shine light on Effingham County Effingham County’s Linda Mitchell and Grayson Powers, 2, have their picture made with a Forrest Gump replica during the 2018 Georgia On My Mind Day at the Port Wentworth Georgia Visitor Information Center on I-95. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff It will be a good way for the people of Effingham County to show what they have to offer there.
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Nearly 30 unincorporated properties in Chatham County are facing liens as Chatham Fire works to combat budget shortfalls due to unincorporated county residents who aren’t opting in to the subscription for fire services. The issue has led Chatham County to explore options including a fire fee or ordinance that would require a subscription.
“We have 26 liens out there right now, for a total of $236,000,” said Chuck Kearns, CEO of Chatham Emergency Services, which serves as an umbrella for Chatham Fire and Chatham EMS.
Currently Chatham Fire covers 34,576 properties in unincorporated Chatham County, but nearly 10,000 of those properties aren’t subscribing, which along with creating budget issues for the department, can put property owners at risk for higher insurance premiums.
For families who continue to struggle with food insecurity within Chatham County, America’s Second Harvest and the Savannah-Chatham County Schools have joined forces to have fully stocked food pantries at local schools.
The pilot program was unveiled Tuesday at Andrea B. Williams Elementary, and the goal is to eventually have food pantries at all 55 school sites. Food pantries are currently being set up at 23 schools.
The idea for establishing these food pantries at the schools was sparked by conversations between Ann Levett, district superintendent, and Mary Jane Crouch, executive director of America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
“Doing it in partnership with Second Harvest makes it really smart because Second Harvest has a strong reputation for being across the district,” Levett said. “Now, we re bringing those resources to the schools.”
CCPD outlines their priorities for 2021
CCPD outlines their priorities for 2021 By Bria Bolden | February 18, 2021 at 11:06 PM EST - Updated February 18 at 11:23 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Recognizing possible cases of human trafficking and connecting with the Hispanic community. Thatâs what the Chatham County chief of police says are the departmentâs two top priorities this year.
Having protocols to respond to human trafficking are a prime concern for Chatham County Police.
Chief Jeff Hadley says he isnât aware of any calls about it this year but says they can potentially come across it during traffic stops and drug investigations.
Obituary - Mr. Bertram Leonard Holloway Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home, Statesboro Chapel
Mr. Bertram Leonard Holloway, age 55, of Port Wentworth, Ga., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 15, 2021.
He was a Bulloch County native but resided in Chatham County. He was born to Grace D. Safford and the late Archie T. Holloway on July 25, 1965, in Statesboro, Georgia.
He grew up in Statesboro and was educated in the Bulloch County public school system. He was a 1983 graduate of Statesboro High School. He was a hard worker and mastered everything he put his mind to.
He worked for ITT Grinnell Corporation for 15 years. He later moved to Hardeeville, S.C., where he was general manager for Shoney s restaurant for several years. He went on to work many years for Jaguar Land Rover. His final position was as mechanical lead technician for the City of Savannah, where he remained until his passing.