Charletta Wilson-Jack addressed the county, described her Savannah roots and announced local philanthropic efforts including a $50,000 donation to Savannah State University and gifts to Hodge Elementary and Beach High School.

Chatham County — Nov 7, 2026

County staff outline strategic priorities—investing in infrastructure tops retreat votes

Nov 7, 2026

Chatham County board requests multiple budget transfers, approves staff additions for behavioral health

Nov 7, 2026

Chatham County names Joe Higgins Veteran of the Year and selects grand marshals for Nov. 11 parade

Nov 7, 2026

Local BAPS leaders mark Diwali at Chatham County meeting, cite $50,000 regional giving

Nov 7, 2026

Fire Fee Litigation

Commissioner Kigleider moves to dismiss Chatham County’s reconsideration at Georgia Supreme Court, says it will save taxpayers $1,000,000

Nov 3, 2026

Procedural Actions

Chatham County commissioners return from executive session, accept affidavit and adjourn; media told to direct questions to county attorney

Nov 3, 2026

Open Meetings Act

Chatham County commissioners authorize chairman to sign affidavit that executive session complied with Open Meetings Act

Nov 2, 2026

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What stands out in Chatham County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Chatham County with communities in Georgia or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Chatham County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on affordability of Child Care Expenses.

100th percentile · 2025 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 7Chatham County Commission MeetingBoard approved the listed transfers and added the community paramedic position (votes cast; tallies not specified).Nov 3Special Called MeetingAffidavit accepted; meeting adjourned. (Transcript does not record vote tallies.)Nov 2Chatham – Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting MinutesBoard approved authorization to execute affidavit.Nov 2Special Called MeetingMotion to recess to executive session for litigation approved and the meeting recessed (vote tally not recorded).

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Chatham County commissioners dismiss Motion to Reconsider in fire-fee litigation, say move could save over $1M

Nov 2, 2026

Chairman Ellis moves to recess to executive session for litigation

Nov 2, 2026

Chatham County says EOC project is on track as commissioners press for total campus cost and MWBE transparency

Oct 17, 2026

Commission names new public safety complex for long-serving county manager Russ Abold

Oct 17, 2026