The Chat, Chatham County, Georgia

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

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! 

 

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. 

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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

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!

 

 

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

 

Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Chat! Join Robert Catanese as he sits down with members of the Positive Peer Influencers to uncover their incredible impact on local students. Prepare to be inspired by their uplifting journey, guaranteed to leave you feeling motivated and energized!

Robert Catanese is joined by Counter Narcotics Team's Director Sarhatt and two special guests to discuss the Peer Influencer Group and the positive effect the program has on local schools.

On this edition of The Chat we sit down with the Chatham County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Administrator. Freya Huffman discusses the DEI philosophy and implementation county wide.

Angela Bliss is no stranger to the Chatham County Engineering Department and has recently assumed a new role at the department. In this edition of The Chat we sit down with Angela and discuss her new role and talk about Flood Plain Management and mitigation efforts.

Find out more here.