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New bill allows an "opt out" for Georgia Power Smart Meters
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:48:21 -0800
Despite Georgia Power already completing installation of more than half of the Smart Meters in Chatham County, and around the state, a new bill being presented to the Georgia Senate could offer an 'opt out" option for anyone who does not want a Smart Meter.
Pot, guns, felons nabbed in Chatham County traffic stops
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:48:58 -0800
Savannah-Chatham police, Chatham County Sheriffs deputies and Georgia State Patrol troopers staged two traffic checks last weekend.Metro officers issued 24 citations, 19 warnings, two arrests for driving on suspended licenses, served two felony warrants, made three arrests for marijuana, seven other misdemeanor arrests, and recovered a car stolen from Sylvania and charged the driver with traffic ...
Public safety summary
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:23:54 -0800
Savannah-Chatham police, Chatham County sheriff's deputies and Georgia State Patrol troopers staged two traffic checks over the weekend and made several arrests.
Transit changes: A stronger CAT
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:44 -0800
THIS IS one time where fewer heads are probably better than more. The Chatham Area Transit Authority, which oversees the $17.6 million public bus system, wants to downsize its board from 13 members to eight members.
Chatham's smoking ban could pass with commissioner's added support
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:01:44 -0800
Just when smokers thought they could breathe a sigh of nicotine-tinged relief, a proposed ban on lighting up in certain Chatham County businesses outside city limits is likely to pass now that a former opponent has been converted.
Chatham smoking ban could pass with commissioner's newfound support
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:57:02 -0800
Chatham County Commissioner Harris Odell has reversed his opposition to a proposed smoking ban for the unincorporated county that would mimic one Savannah implemented last year, potentially providing the five votes needed for approval by the nine member commission.
Chatham Weighs Indoor Smoking Ban
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:18:43 -0800
A coastal Georgia county is taking steps toward banning smoking in bars and other indoor venues not covered under state law. read more
Chatham Areat Transit board revamp being considered
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:19:05 -0800
Chatham Area Transit's governing body may get a makeover. The CAT Authority currently consists of all nine Chatham County Commission members, plus four citizen representatives.
Chatham redistricting: An equal voice
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:08:34 -0800
CHATHAM COUNTY residents haven't had a chance to examine the new district map that state lawmakers in Atlanta approved Wednesday.
Ga. county weighs ban on indoor smoking in bars
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:56:48 -0800
A coastal Georgia county is taking steps toward banning smoking in bars and other indoor venues not covered under state law.