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GEMA/HS to coordinate debris removal for counties eligible for Public Assistance
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) said Monday that they will coordinate with agencies to provide debris removal operations in counties declared eligible for Public Assistance following the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene. They said they will coordinate with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enlist the U.S. […]
CEMA enters Monitoring Phase for Tropical Storm Milton
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – On Sunday, the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) entered Operating Condition (OPCON) 4, the Monitoring Phase, as Tropical Storm Milton approaches the United States. The path and potential impacts to Chatham County from the storm remain uncertain at this time. Current forecasts models have Milton on a path towards Florida […]
Savannah area events happening this week you may not want to miss
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – There’s always something fun to do in the Savannah area. Here are just a few exciting events the area has to offer this week. For more, check out our Community Calendar. Savannah Greek Festival This year’s festival will feature homemade Greek foods, music, dancing, church tours, a marketplace, and more during […]
Election officials on threats to your right to vote
With just a month to go before Election Day, Sabrina German sees herself as an essential worker for democracy. The director of voter registration in Chatham County, Ga., German has found herself in the spotlight as she works to comply with sweeping changes to state election rules in this critical battleground state."The first three words in the preamble, it says, 'We, the people,' meaning that we, as public servants, we are working for the people to make sure that they have a fair choice and a voice for the candidates that they're choosing," German said. The overhaul in Georgia has...
Vote for the Savannah Morning News Football Player of the Week in an open poll
Friday Night Lights came back to Georgia and to the Greater Savannah area to a limited extent this week and area teams swept all seven games that they played. Savannah Christian continued its dominating ways with a 38-7 win at cross-town rival Savannah Country Day. Benedictine went on the road and had an impressive region win over Warner Robins. ...
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