Mayor's Media Update | November 18, 2025

The City of Savannah held a Mayor's Media Update on November 18, 2025, focusing primarily on the city's budget process and community engagement efforts. The mayor detailed the collaborative approach involving city staff, council, and residents to develop a balanced FY26 budget and capital improvement plan, with all related documents and meeting recordings made publicly available online. Additionally, the update highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, including a multi-phase transportation improvement initiative led by the Georgia Department of Transportation and the city, as well as a planned archaeological survey in Whitfield Square to identify unmarked burial sites, which will inform future commemorative efforts. The mayor also announced holiday schedule changes for city services and shared public safety updates regarding arrests of individuals on the city's most wanted list. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed during this update.