This page covers elections, municipal government, city council decisions, public policy and civic life in Savannah. Reporting examines the actions of local officials and the legislative developments that shape the area.
A Savannah federal court sentenced Jefferson Flores-Padilla to prison followed by deportation after he pleaded guilty to illegal firearms charges.
Live Poll
Should federal prosecutors pursue firearms cases against people illegally in the U.S.?
Live Poll
Should local residents have the primary say in how their community's transportation infrastructure is developed?
The city is hosting community meetings to gather feedback for its first multimodal transportation implementation plan.
Three foreign nationals were sentenced in Savannah for the crime of illegal re-entry into the United States.
Live Poll
Do you support organizations conducting national bus tours to influence how people vote in midterm elections?
The national tour visited Nine Line Apparel on Thursday to promote pro-Second Amendment candidates.
Live Poll
Do you believe international friendship agreements provide meaningful economic benefits for your local community?
The city establishes new cultural and economic ties with partners in Dunkerque and Curacao.
Live Poll
Should local transit agencies be required to negotiate all new workplace technology changes with employee unions?
Over a dozen employees and activists gathered outside a Chatham Area Transit board meeting to protest new timekeeping policies.
Reporting here centers on election outcomes, municipal code amendments, public funding decisions and the statements of city officials. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Policy debates here often reflect how municipal growth and infrastructure investments align with existing zoning and development plans. Budgetary cycles and public comment periods frequently constrain the pace of local government action.
