Public invited to apply to Boards, Commissions and Authorities The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Tuesday, February 23, 2016 through Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 12 noon for appointment(s) and reappointment(s) to the Boards, Commissions and Authorities listed below. Applications can be found on the City’s website: www.savannahga.gov/boards. Applications will be accepted beginning Tuesday, February 23, 2016. NO APPLICATIONS W

I hope you plan to attend our first Ask An Alderman event on Monday, February 22 at 6 p.m. WHERE: Waters Avenue Shopping Plaza Community Room, 2005 Waters Avenue. (Please note: Waters Avenue is closed between 35th and 37th Street. The community room and parking area is only accessible from 36th Street.) The event will be hosted by District 2 Alderman Bill Durrence, Alderman at Large Carol Bell and Mayor Eddie DeLoach. Alderman At Large Brian Foster will also be in attendance.

Need help preparing your taxes? The Neighborhood Improvement Association's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program can help. And the best part is - it's free. Learn more in this segment of "Bank on This," a collaboration between the City and Bank on Savannah, an initiative of Step Up Savannah. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/cityofsavannah/videos/10156553878295525/

Visit www.savannahga.gov/blightordinance, to read background on the proposed ordinance and find answers to the most commonly asked questions about the ordinance. Residents can also submit questions and comments through the site. The proposed ordinance creates a process for declaring properties maintained in a chronically blighted condition, and establishes a mechanism to tax those properties at a higher rate until they are brought into compliance. The ordinance will have its

"Reflections of a Proud Legacy" February 1-21 The Savannah Black Heritage Festival presents activities for every age and interest along with cultural education and exposure to the performing and visual arts, as well as ethnic cuisine, crafts, fun and family are emphasized throughout the celebration. Great music of every genre, dance performances, national and regional recording artists, local youth talent showcases, historic tours, visual art exhibitions by internationally