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Tue., May 14, 2013 4:13pm
Chatham County officials are recommending an increase in property taxes for a bigger jail budget. Sheriff Al St. Lawrence says he'd like to hire 52 new jail staffers to ease inmate overcrowding. Commission chairman Al Scott is pushing back against the proposal.
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Mon., May 13, 2013 12:00pm
The Chatham County Commission has scheduled a public hearing Monday on its budget for fiscal year 2014. Commissioners are expected to discuss a possible increase in the millage rate, which would result in higher property taxes across the county. One major reason a tax hike may be necessary is a need for extra staff at the county jail.
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Sun., April 7, 2013 2:00pm
Savannah-area homeowners may see their property taxes increase to help pay for more staff at the Chatham County jail.
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Mon., March 4, 2013 10:05am
Forecasters say the Ogeechee River remained above flood level in coastal Georgia, but was expected to begin receding Monday afternoon. The water level was at 13.64 feet early Sunday afternoon. Flood stage is 9 feet.
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Mon., March 4, 2013 4:30am
Chatham County and its seven municipalities are going to court today to argue over how to split more than $500 million worth of tax revenue. Negotiations broke down last year over how the divide local option sales taxes - known as the LOST. Now it'll be up to a judge to decide a case that will affect property taxes and local budgets.
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Fri., March 1, 2013 4:30pm
Savannah's iconic Eugene Talmadge Bridge won't be getting a new name this year. State lawmakers are dropping a plan to rename the bridge that towers over Savannah. The span's moniker has been contentious for decades.
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Tue., February 19, 2013 4:00pm
State courts in Chatham County are facing the possibility of continued over crowding and trial delays. The county purchased a new building to help ease the situation. But funding for renovations has run out.
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Sun., January 13, 2013 11:00am
New recruits to the Savannah Chatham County Metropolitan Police department will honor officers killed in the line of duty before being officially welcomed to the force.
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Tue., January 1, 2013 1:00pm
The new year brings several top leadership changes in Savannah's Chatham County. The county commission has four new members, including a new chairman. But another familiar face also is leaving the county government. Pat Monahan has been assistant county manager for 27 years.
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Mon., December 24, 2012 5:00pm
Chatham County is about to experience a heavy leadership turnover as four new members of the county commission are preparing to take over.
