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Chatham County drops its fire fee reconsideration bid

Plus, Chatham County drops its bid for a fire fee rehearing to save on interest.

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Chatham County drops its bid for a fire fee rehearing to save on interest

Interest is the reason commissioners want this over quickly

$30 million
about what the court ordered the county to pay
$1 million
or more in interest the move could save, commissioners say
$225,000
in interest for a 30-day month, the county attorney said

Sources: WTOC, WJCL

If you paid Chatham County's , here's where things stand. Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to drop their request that the Georgia Supreme Court reconsider its ruling, which orders the county to pay about $30 million to current and former residents.

Commissioners met in a special meeting Monday morning. County Attorney Hart said interest runs daily on the judgment, so paying sooner means paying less. District 7 Commissioner Dean Kicklighter said the commission will present a detailed explanation at its next meeting.

  • Refund total: nearly $30 million, including interest
  • Payment details: not set; the county awaits the court's order

Earlier this year, the court ordered Emanuel County to repay $650,000. If Chatham follows that process, here's how it would work.

Chatham residents would be repaid two ways under Emanuel's process

Who paid the feeHow they'd be repaid
Current residentsRepayment mailed automatically
Former residentsSubmit info through an online portal

Source: WTOC

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Early vote

Chatham County received 63,766 early votes, including 7,201 on Oct. 30, a county elections spokesperson said Monday. The Voter Registration Annex took the most, at 24,905. WSAV-TV

The Voter Registration Annex took the most of Chatham's 63,766 early votes

Source: WSAV-TV

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Voter Registration Annex24,905
Pooler City Hall9,439
Islands Library9,259
Southwest Library8,919
Civic Center5,984
Mosquito Control5,260

Recounts

A close election in Georgia doesn't automatically trigger a recount. A candidate can request one when the margin is 0.5% or less. WJCL

Deer season

, Georgia's deer breeding season, generally runs from October through late December, and many counties peak in early November. Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, and if you see one, others are likely nearby. We suggest slowing down on your commute, and officials advise against swerving, which could lead to a more dangerous collision. WJCLSavannah Morning NewsGrice Connect

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The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is debuting a new Choice Program application process with an emphasis on open houses rather than the previously held Student Success Expo. Open houses started Monday night at Savannah Early College, and applications open Nov. 16. Savannah Business Journal

Mural Fest

Seven local artists will unveil murals on the theme Starland Soul at Mural Fest on Fri., Nov. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. The free event at a Bull Street development has live entertainment and food trucks, and a public vote picks who wins free gallery space. WTOC

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Picture a nautical-themed night where light and sound installations by 11 artists fill the grounds of a maritime museum. Celestial Seafarers is a multi-media outdoor experience at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum on Thursday, Nov. 5. Bring a jacket just in case, though this week's warm forecast probably has you covered. Smooth sailing.

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Chatham County drops its fire fee reconsideration bid

Plus, Chatham County drops its bid for a fire fee rehearing to save on interest.

The TLDR

  1. Chatham drops its fire fee reconsideration request, citing $1 million+ in interest
  2. Chatham County logged 63,766 early votes
  3. Deer are on the move through the rut, so watch dawn and dusk
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