The Chat, Chatham County, Georgia

The Chat Podcast Episode 57: Close Before You Doze

On this episode of The Chat, Chatham County Fire Department Captain Carl Sapp returns (sans mustache) to discuss the safety benefits of closing your bedroom door before going to sleep. 

The Chat Episode 56: Chatham County E911 Celebrates National Telecommunicators Week

Every April, we carve out a week to show our appreciation for our telecommunicators—the hardworking men and women of our E-911 and Non-Emergency Call Center. They are the dedicated public servants on the other end of the line when everything feels like it's falling apart. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week gives us the chance to recognize the people who are essential to every emergency response in Chatham County.

 

Hear from Chatham County E911 Director Diane Pinckney and Deputy Director Russ Palmer about their work, as well as the future of 911 service in Chatham County!

The Chat Podcast Episode 55: Accessibility in Chatham County

Did you know Chatham County has a division devoted to making our facilities accessible to everyone? Listen or watch the latest episode of The Chat to learn more!

Have a suggestion for making a county facility more accessible? Put in a request through the My Chatham app or call Ben Lewis at: 912-652-7937.

Watch our podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHgvK4WeWKw&list=PLerNk3E2blGj0ltiVQfzJBO_X3qE_Y6-E

 

The Chat Podcast Episode 54: Talking Women's History with County Engineer Suzanne Cooler

In this episode of The Chat, Suzanne Cooler, the first woman to serve as Chatham's County Engineer, talks about her department's day-to-day work, and offers encouragement to young women interested in pursuing careers in the engineering field. Discover the many duties and responsibilities of Chatham County's Engineering Department, and learn how to make your voice heard on projects that affect your community.

Learn more about the projects Engineering is currently working on at https://engineering.chathamcountyga.gov/

The Chat Podcast Episode 53: Reducing Plastic Waste in Chatham County

In this episode of The Chat, we're diving into the fight against plastic pollution in Chatham County. Environmental scientist Cloe Lamaire from Savannah Riverkeeper reveals how fast-food packaging is choking our waterways—and shares an innovative plan to turn the tide. Tune in to hear about the upcoming "Reuse" program that could replace single-use cups in Savannah's open container zone with reusable ones, all thanks to a high-tech twist and a bit of local teamwork. Will this be the breakthrough our river needs? Find out on The Chat.

Learn more about reducing plastic waste in Chatham County, by visiting: https://www.perpetualuse.org/savannah

The Chat Podcast Episode 52: Holiday Safety Tips and Festive Fun with the Chatham County Fire Department

Don’t miss this festive episode of The Chat! We sit down with Captain Carl Sapp from the Chatham County Fire Department to talk holiday safety tips, from keeping your tree fire-safe to decorating smartly. Plus, get the scoop on Santa riding through Chatham neighborhoods on a fire truck! 

Tune in to learn how our firefighters stay prepared while spreading holiday cheer. Listen now! 

 

The Chat Podcast: Episode 51 Animal Services

Chatham County Animal Services does so much more than handle stray dogs—they’re rescuing animals, responding to disasters, and uniting pets with loving families. With record-breaking adoptions and a dedicated team, they’re transforming the lives of animals and the community alike. Learn how this small but mighty team makes a big impact every day and why their work matters so much. 

Click to see pets available for adoption.

The Chat Podcast Episode 50: Chatham County Mosquito Control Protecting Our Community Year-Round

In this episode of the Chatham County podcast, Public Information Director Catherine Glasby sits down with Ture Carlson, the director of Chatham County Mosquito Control. They discuss the essential work done by Ture's team to manage the county's large mosquito population, especially in the aftermath of events like Tropical Storm Debby, which brought heavy rains and flooding. Ture explains how the department handles both nuisance mosquitoes and those that carry diseases like West Nile virus, employing tools like aerial sprays and ground surveillance to control outbreaks.

Learn more about Mosquito Control.

Watch this podcast online on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chathamcountygovTV

The Chat Podcast Episode 49: Recycling Center Launches New Soft Plastics Recycling Program

Get ready for the latest episode of The Chat, the official Chatham County Government podcast!

 

Join host Will Peebles as he talks with Ally Findlay, the Activities Coordinator at the Chatham County Recycling Center. Ali shares all the exciting ways she's working with students, schools, and local artists to promote recycling – plus, she breaks down the new soft plastics recycling program and an innovative partnership with NexTrex.

 

Tune in to learn how Chatham is making sustainability a priority and what you can do to help!

 

 

The Chat Podcast Episode 48: Stormwater, what is it?

On this episode we chat about stormwater in Chatham County. What is it? Why does it matter? Sydney Young the Environmental Program Coordinator for Chatham County Engineering discusses.

Learn more about how you can help keep our stormwater clean and about volunteer opportunities! Visit: https://engineering.chathamcountyga.gov/StormWater/About