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The Savannah Chamber Weekly Digest
Everything You Need to Know From the Chamber
Monday, August 10, 2020
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Source: Chatham County Board of Elections
The Democratic Primary Runoff election includes races for Chatham County Commission in Districts 2 and 5, State House District 163, Chatham County Coroner, and the First District congressional seat. For a listing of polling locations, click here.
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Source: City of Savannah
Each year, the board of tax assessors is required to review the assessed value of property in Savannah. The current millage is 12.856. As the value of property rises each year, governments often find more revenue than forecasted when current millage rate is applied. Governments can consider rolling-back the millage rate to keep collections the same. If they do not roll-back the millage rate, State law defines this as a tax increase. While the millage may remain the same, you pay more due to the increased property value. Businesses and individuals have 2 opportunities this Thursday, August 13 to speak at the City of Savannah’s public hearings and have your opinions considered.
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The timeline for the 2020 Census has been updated. All field data collections will be completed by September 30 in Chatham County. Door knocking in neighborhoods will begin on August 11 and with the deadline shortened by a full month, it becomes urgent for people to self-respond. Chatham County has a current self-response rate of 56.2%, this falls behind the state average of 58.8%. Now more than ever it is critical to remind friends, family, coworkers, and community members to fill out their questionnaire.
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We are excited to welcome the newest members of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce. Please remember to do business with your fellow Chamber members!
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Source: Georgia Chamber
Last week, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 359 into law which protects Georgia businesses from liability due to the transmission of COVID-19. The bill provides a heightened standard of gross negligence for three types of claims: (1) claims for transmission of COVID-19, (2) claims for medical malpractice related to COVID-19, and (3) claims against manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE). The final bill also contains a potential defense of “assumption of the risk” for business owners who post a sign warning of the inherent dangers of contracting COVID-19.
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Source: U.S. Travel Association
Travel spending advanced for the second consecutive week in the week ending August 1st, doubling the prior week’s growth rate, albeit still a mere 2%. Importantly, the percentage loss improved last week to down 48% from down 51% the prior week.
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The Chamber’s Relocation Guide is updated and printed each year so it can be distributed to thousands of potential new Savannah-area residents annually. It is the source for anyone considering a move to Savannah. It contains information about real estate, agents, education, lifestyle, retirement, transportation and much more.
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We will update and add to the links below as new guidance and resources become available. Click here to visit the Chamber's resource page.
For more info, please visit the CDC's Guidance for Businesses page.
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The Savannah Area Chamber is working hard to provide timely access to business resource information during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interpretation and recommendations of the information provided by the Chamber should not replace the consult of professional advisors familiar with your unique business situation. While it is believed that the content of external links is accurate and reliable, accuracy and completeness of information contained herein is not guaranteed. Users of this information accept all risks associated with the use of such information and agree that the Savannah Area Chamber has no liability to the user.
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