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Chatham County operates under the Commission-Manager Plan of local government. The Board of Commissioners makes policy, adopts laws, sets budget limits, sets tax rates and hears zoning cases. The Board appoints a county manager who serves as the chief administrative officer to carry out the policies and handle day-to-day responsibilities.
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Welcome to the Chatham County Health Department (Coastal Health District), where our goal is to serve the more than 250,000 citizens of Chatham County by providing preventive healthcare services. At the Chatham County Health Department we offer adult and childhood immunizations, TB skin testing, STD testing, STD treatment and more. Our STD testing includes syphilis testing, gonorrhea testing, chlamydia testing and HIV testing. Our family planning and women services include pap smears, birth control and pregnancy testing. The Chatham County Health Department has two locations in addition to an Environmental Health office and the Chatham CARE clinic, which is dedicated to the health needs of those living with HIV/AIDS. At the Chatham County Health Department, we look forward to serving you.
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The Chatham County Safety Net Planning Council (CCSNPC) is a county-wide planning body of key stakeholders interested in improving health care for the uninsured and underinsured. Our goal is to make the health care system for primary care stronger, increase the size of the system within our community, make it easier to find health care and link the uninsured and underinsured to a medical home. The Council also strives to make Chatham County healthier by working together on common problems.
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Savannah's City government adopted a council / manager form of government in 1954. The current city council, which consists of the Mayor and eight Alderman; levies taxes, enacts ordinances, adoptes the annual budget and appoints the City Manager. The City Managers is responsible for carrying out the policies and programs established by Council, recommending the annual budget and work programs, appointing cureau and department heads, exercising general supervision and control over all employees of the City.
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Georgia Regents University, home of the Medical College of Georgia, is one of only four public comprehensive research institutions in the state of Georgia. Founded in 1828, the university includes nine colleges with nearly 10,000 students, 1,000 full-time faculty members and 5,000 staff members. It houses the nation’s 13th-oldest medical school, the state’s sole dental college, an aligned and integrated health system, a growing intercollegiate athletics program and the highly respected Hull College of Business, among other units. The Medical College of Georgia includes a partnership campus in Athens, Ga., and satellite campuses in the Georgia cities of Albany, Rome and Savannah.
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Our mission: With compassion, we heal, teach, and discover.
Our vision: We will create a new standard for healthcare by integrating compassionate healing, lifelong learning, and scientific discovery.
Our values: Trust, respect, world-class, enjoyment, and my Memorial.
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The Metropolitan Planning Commission provides traditional and non-traditional planning for Chatham County and various municipalities located within the county to incclude such projects as: the Savannah Historic District, the Historic Site and Monument Commission, the Chatham County Historic Preservation Commission, the Chatham County Resource Protection Commission, the City and County Zoning Boards of Appeal, and the Coastal Regional Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO) Committees.
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For 122 years, Savannah State University has been an important part of higher education. As the oldest public HBCU in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the historic city of Savannah, SSU has served this community with distinction while meeting the educational needs of an increasingly diverse student population.
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Highly regarded as THE premier health provider in the region, St. Joseph's/Candler (SJ/C) combines high-impact technology, breakthrough clinical treatments and time-honored compassionate care to create "smart medicine"-an innovative approach to health and well being.
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Step Up, approximately 100 organizations strong, began as a task force in 2003 when community leaders decided they needed to look at poverty with fresh eyes. The poverty reduction task force (initiated by the City of Savannah and funded in part by then Savannah Electric) identified key barriers to self-sufficiency and, relying on research from the University of Georgia, prepared an action plan.
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The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE) is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
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YFA builds and strengthens systems of care for children and families through collaboration, data-driven planning, and advocacy.
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Mission Statement: To provide quality customer service and programs that meet the needs of our members, improve the economic environment of our community, and build a legacy of leadership for the next century.
Vision Statement: The Chamber is the essential investment for the future of every business.
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The Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) provides professional site services and eases access to state and local resources. The organization, twice ranked as one of the best development groups in the country, has a clear record of success. An independently funded organization, SEDA can act in the best interests of both the client and the community without the hindrances often associated with publicly-funded operations.
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The District Accountability System provides the framework for the school system’s strategic planning process. It incorporates the Mission and Vision statements, Guiding Principles, and Strategic Goals as approved by the Board of Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham.
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Our mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.
Our Vision: Achieving Health Equity among Georgians.
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Savannah Business Group (SBG) is a business coalition that group purchases health care services for self funded employers. SBG negotiates rates, services, and access with medical service providers on behalf of the members of the coalition. We represent 23 companies and government agencies totaling over 16,000 employees and representing in excess of 50,000 covered lives.
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Situated on the Atlantic coast in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University is a dynamic public university known for excellent arts and sciences along with outstanding professional programs. With approximately 7,500 students, Armstrong is small enough to foster a genuine sense of community and large enough to offer more than 100 academic programs.
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Savannah Technical College, the 2013 TCSG State Board College of the Year, serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 4,500 credit students each semester, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Technology, Public Service, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education.
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The Mission of the Housing Authority of Savannah is to effectively and efficiently address the housing needs of Savannah’s low income population while focusing on the educational, job training and economic self-sufficiency needs of the residents of public housing neighborhoods and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
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Healthy Savannah Inc. is dedicated to making Savannah a healthier place to live. Our aim is to increase opportunities for citizens to engage in physical activity and consume a nutritious, balanced diet. During the summer of 2007, Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson launched the Healthy Savannah Initiative, with the aim of making Savannah a healthier place to live. Our mission is as follows: we will lead and support healthy lifestyles in Savannah by: Creating an environment that makes a healthy choice an easy choice; Building a collaborative network that identifies and shares resources; Collecting and disseminating information; and Promoting best practices, supporting innovative programs, and Advocating for effective policies.
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The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is a member based non-profit organization. Their mission is to “To advance business in Effingham County and to promote, protect and preserve our heritage, our quality of life and our environment in our quest for economic growth.”
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Savannah Graduates leads a collaborative plan to align resources and advocate to increase the number of individuals with degrees and credentials for workforce development in Savannah-Chatham County.
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Located in the heart of Chatham County, Garden City stands apart as one of the leading municipalities in coastal Georgia. Featuring a progressive blend of industry and small business, Garden City boasts a rich history, friendly neighborhoods, vibrant economy and quality services for residents.
Originally founded in 1939, Garden City is defined by responsive, visionary leadership, Garden City is a full-service municipality which provides everything from police and fire protection to water/sewer service, solid waste collection, street and drainage maintenance, recreational programs and facilities, code enforcement and more.
Garden City has a stable, progressive council-manager form of government which encourages open communication between citizens and their government. Each member of the governing body has an equal voice in policy development and administrative oversight. Garden City is a great place to live, work and play.
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