Commission nixes fire ordinance, instead back Chatham Fire budget
After more than a year of discussion, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners are looking to fully fund Chatham Fire's upcoming budget.
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After more than a year of discussion, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners are looking to fully fund Chatham Fire's upcoming budget.
Debate over fire services heats up in Chatham County Debate over fire services heats up in Chatham County By Max Diekneite | February 4, 2021 at 6:16 PM EST - Updated February 4 at 7:21 PM CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Thereâs a passionate debate underway over fire protection in parts of Chatham County. Most people pay for fire services through their taxes. But in Georgia, thatâs not always the case. State law does not require counties to provide fire services. Thatâs become an issue in unincorporated Chatham County. Now, thereâs talk of requiring people to pay a priva...