The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, also known as SPLOST, is a 1% sales tax on all purchases made in Chatham County.It’s meant to provide additional revenue to local governments for specific projects without overburdening local taxpayers. Since SPLOST is a sales tax, that means that visitors who don’t pay property taxes can also contribute to local improvements. According to a study conducted by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, over 40% of every penny collected through SPLOST comes

In this Episode of Gov101, we learn about SPLOST, or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. SPLOST is a 1% sales tax on all purchases made in Chatham County, which is used to fund critical infrastructure. Because this is a sales tax, it means that when visitors buy something in Chatham County, their money can be used to pay for these projects. According to a Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Study, about 40% of SPLOST funds come from people who live more than 50 miles away from Chatham County.

Chatham County will host a ribbon cutting for the new Airnasiums at L. Scott Stell Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. This marks completion of the first phase of recreational improvements planned for L. Scott Stell Park. The ceremony will take place during the County’s annual Fall Festival, a free, family-friendly event hosted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This phase of L. Scott Stell Park’s redevelopment includes significant upgrades to enhance recreation and community use. The County has a