Chatham County has updated the eligibility and guidelines of their Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. You may view the updates on the county website by clicking here.

At the May 17, 2021 City Council Meeting, a public hearing was held for the first reading of Ordinance O2021-05.A – Amendment to the Pooler Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 – Alcoholic Beverages. City Council voted unanimously to postpone this item in order to allow additional time for public feedback and for review as a group. The draft ordinance is available by clicking here. Please submit your comments for Council to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Join us on the south lawn of City Hall as we pay tribute to our fallen heroes on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. This program will feature speakers Ron Stephens, Buddy Carter, and Joe Higgins. Parking will be available in the City Hall public parking lot.

Join us at the Pooler Recreation Park on Rogers Street this Wednesday evening to pick up your free family-sized box of fresh produce, meat, and dairy! The Pooler Lions Club and the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler have partnered with the City of of Pooler to bring residents this Farmers to Families food giveaway. For your safety and convenience, this is a drive-thru event using a "truck to trunk" system; volunteers will be available to place your box directly in your vehicle. All are welcome!

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 26 | 4:30-8:00 p.m. (or until supplies run out)

LOCATION: 900 S Rogers St, Pooler, GA 31322-3124

The USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program was initially designed and implemented as a temporary, emergency relief effort to respond to severe market disruption caused by a global pandemic. To date, USDA contractors have delivered over 170,953,217 boxes of fresh groceries to Americans across the country. For more information, visit their website.

MINOR WASTEWATER DISCHARGE REPORTED TO EPD:

EPD Coastal District
400 Commerce Center Dr.
Brunswick, GA 31523

DATE OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Thursday, May 20, 2021

REPORT SUBMITTED: Friday, May 21, 2021

LOCATION OF MINOR DISCHARGE: Approximately 1360 S. Rogers St.
(32.100202, -81.255481)

CAUSE OF DISCHARGE: The cause of the discharge was a failed air relief valve.

ESTIMATED DISCHARGE: Estimated less than 5000 gallons.

RECEIVING WATERS: Harden Canal, a tributary of the Ogeechee River.

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN: The air relief was repaired. The affected area was
neutralized with calcium hydroxide and contaminated soil removed.

SPILL STATUS: Discharge is no longer leaking.

CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN TO PREVENT FUTURE DISCHARGE: Replacement of
the air relief valve.

SIGNS POSTED: Friday, May 21, 2021

MEDIA/HEALTH DEPARTMENT/ OTHERS NOTIFIED: Spirit Newspaper, WRQH
Savannah, WSAV TV, and the Chatham County Health Department

CONTACTS: Charles Heino Office: 912-445-0050 Mobile: 912-445-1884