The Chat, Chatham County, Georgia

On this episode of The Chat, Will sits down with Chatham Emergency Management Agency Director Dennis Jones. Learn about CEMA's posture during hurricane season, which begins June 1 and runs until November 30. 

Be sure you and your family are prepared with our handy checklists: https://www.chathamemergency.org/PrepareNow/HurricanePreparedness

Sign up for CEMA Alerts: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=chathamcounty

 

🚨 New episode of The Chat is out now! 🚨

Part three of our three-part series on Operation: REACT takes a closer look at the hands-on summer camp created for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade girls in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. From June 1–5 at Camp Low in Savannah, campers will experience real-world public safety training including firefighting, search and rescue, Stop the Bleed, and more. Guests Chris Carlon with Chatham County Fire and Lydia Tucker with CEMA discuss how programs like this help build confidence, introduce girls to careers in public safety, and inspire the next generation of leaders. 

Learn more or sign up for camp at: https://www.gshg.org/ 

We are back with the second episode in our three-part series on Camp Operation: REACT, a week-long camp for middle school Girl Scouts to learn about first responder roles. Chelsea Drain from the Chatham County Police Department and Tasha Reed from Animal Services discuss their roles in the upcoming camp.

The camp, held June 1-5, 2026, at Camp Low, aims to inspire young women to explore diverse public safety careers! To learn more, visit: https://www.gshg.org/

This week, we’re talking about Camp Operation: REACT! An exciting new collaboration between Chatham County Government, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Memorial Health that’s helping prepare the next generation for emergencies.

During this special podcast episode, we discuss how Girl Scouts in grades 7–9 will spend June 1–5 at Camp Low training with Chatham Emergency Management Agency and local first responders in storm tracking, fire safety, field operations, and lifesaving techniques like Stop the Bleed.

From helicopter demonstrations to live emergency scenarios (and even Zombie Apocalypse Day) Camp Operation: REACT is building confidence, practical skills, and inspiring future careers in public safety.

Timed with the start of hurricane season (June 1st), this program is a powerful way to engage youth in emergency preparedness.

🎧 Tune in to this episode of The Chat and learn more. For camp registration details, visit: http://www.gshg.org/

On this episode of The Chat, Will and Evan venture out into the Intercoastal Waterways of Chatham County to learn about boating safety from Chatham County Marine Patrol Sgt. Danny Walker. From life jackets to safety courses, learn how to stay safe while enjoying one of Chatham County's most cherished natural resources. 

 

To sign up for the Department of Natural Resource's Boating Safety Course, sign up here: https://gadnrle.org/boating-education

 

 

 

On this episode of the Chat, Chatham County Superior Court packs the podcast studio to talk about the new FANS System, or Filing Activity Notification System, a free program that allows residents to be notified when paperwork regarding their property is filed with Superior Court.

The new system offers residents the ability to receive a notification upon the filing, indexing and transmission of data in regards to personal or property records. Superior Court Clerk Tammie Mosley, Chief Deputy Clerk of Real Estate Robin Osborne, and Chief Deputy Steffi Yellin join The Chat to talk about the FANS System, as well as the other duties fulfilled by Superior Court.

To get started, visit https://fans.gsccca.org/

To learn more about Superior Court, visit https://courts.chathamcountyga.gov/

 

 

On this episode of the Chat, join us in welcoming Brook Schreiner, the new Elections Supervisor for Chatham County Board of Elections. Schreiner shares insight into the vital work that supports one of our nation’s most important civic responsibilities—voting.

Nearly every year, voters have the opportunity to weigh in on significant decisions, from presidential races to constitutional amendments and local initiatives. While many residents experience elections simply by completing a ballot and receiving an “I Voted” sticker, the process represents far more than what meets the eye. Each election requires careful preparation, adherence to the law, and a commitment to ensuring every eligible vote is counted accurately and securely.

During the episode, Schreiner highlights the efforts of the Chatham County Board of Elections and the Chatham County Board of Registrars. Working year-round, these teams manage the detailed logistics that make elections run smoothly and transparently. Their professionalism and public service help ensure that the voting process remains accessible, efficient, and worthy of the public’s trust.

On this episode of The Chat, Will heads over to Anderson Cohen Weightlifting Center to talk with Billy Cortes, Michael Cohen, and Rebecca Heyward about the gym's Olympic legacy, the Get Excited and Move (G.E.M.) program, and their plans for putting our area back on the map for the national weightlifting circuit. 

 

Find information on memberships, training opportunities, programs and more at https://parks.chathamcountyga.gov/parks/park/anderson-cohen-weightlifting-center .

Chatham County can do a lot on its own, but when we have the power of our state and federal partners behind us, we can do a lot more. On this episode of The Chat, Director of Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs Tara Jennings joins Will to talk about what Chatham County's legislative priorities are for the coming year. Learn about the process and why our partnerships are valuable for securing funding and backing for major infrastructure, development, and quality of life improvements here in Chatham.

 

On this episode of The Chat, the team heads out to the beautiful Henderson Golf Club, Chatham County's Municipal Golf Course, to meet Head Golf Pro Dan Gawronski. Gawronski is a Life Member of the PGA of America who got his start on the municipal courses of Houston, Texas. He grew up playing the game at every level, junior golf, high school, college, amateur events, and eventually as a professional after earning his PGA membership.

Learn about the many programs offered by the golf course, and hear about the community Dan and the team is looking to build there. For more information on Henderson, please visit https://hendersongolfclub.com