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 Chatham County Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility Reaches Construction Milestone
Chatham County’s Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility (MAPSF) reached a milestone in August as the highest structural piece of the building was put into place. Chatham County, officials celebrated the achievement with a topping-out ceremony and beam signing on Thursday, August 20.
Located at 654 Gulfstream Road near the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, the 83,000-square-foot MAPSF will bring several critical public safety services together under one roof.
The facility will house the Chatham Emergency Management Agency, Chatham County’s E-911 Center, the Airport’s Public Safety Department, and the Chatham County Non-Emergency Call Center creating a centralized hub for emergency response and coordination.
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Chatham County officials honored the legacy of Judge Eugene H. Gadsden on Wednesday by unveiling a portrait at the courthouse named in his honor.
The portrait will be permanently displayed in the lobby of the Eugene H. Gadsden Courthouse, located at 400 W. Oglethorpe Ave—the courthouse, which opened in 2025, houses the State and Chatham County Superior Court.
Gadsden, who died in 2000, was the first African American Superior Court Judge for Chatham County Superior Court and the first Black member of the Savannah Bar Association.
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Chatham County Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Mayers, has earned the prestigious Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) credential from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
Mayers was approved by the IAEM Certification Commission during its June 2026 review meeting. The AEM is the second-highest professional credential offered by IAEM, an organization representing more than 6,000 emergency management professionals dedicated to saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters. The designation is currently held by just 435 professionals.
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A wildfire has burned hundreds of acres on Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge after a lightning strike on August 16 sparked a blaze.
Recently, helicopter crews with Chatham County Mosquito Control stepped in to help extinguish the fire after the Chatham Emergency Management Agency received a request for assistance from the state.
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 Chatham County officials, alongside Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless (CSAH), City of Savannah leaders, and several other Savannah-area nonprofits, cut the ribbon on a new supportive housing community designed specifically for medically fragile older adults experiencing homelessness.
H.O.M.E., which stands for Housing Opportunities Made for Everyone, is located at 1826 Florance St. in the Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood, on what was previously a vacant lot.
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 The community includes four ADA-accessible apartments where residents can safely age in place while receiving critical supportive services.
The new community is a CSAH initiative in partnership with Chatham County, the City of Savannah, the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund, the Cuyler-Brownville Neighborhood Association, and several other Savannah nonprofits.
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Chatham County Human Resources is looking for you!
Attorneys and activities instructors. Engineers and electricians. Managers and mechanics. Detectives and dump truck drivers. Clerks, call-takers, and carpenters.
It takes all kinds of talent to serve our community—and at Chatham County Government, every role makes a difference. No matter your background or career goals, there could be a place for you on Team Chatham.
Explore this week’s job openings and be sure to check back every Thursday for the latest opportunities.
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