Week of September 28, 2026 | Fourth Stone Realty Consultants
Growth, neighborhood priorities and housing costs are shaping decisions across our community. Here are five updates worth knowing:
- New short-term rental rules in unincorporated Chatham.
The county has reopened applications and adopted a 5% neighborhood cap on non-owner-occupied rentals, along with tighter parking, occupancy and enforcement requirements. Property owners considering vacation rentals should confirm eligibility for their specific location. Official County Staff Report | Sept. 27 Decision Summary
- Pooler’s “The District” remains on hold.
Council postponed the proposed 116-acre development for an independent review of its revised traffic study. Plans include housing, hotels, a grocery store and entertainment spaces, but approval remains pending as officials consider congestion concerns. Decision Details | Sept. 22 Reporting
- Power infrastructure is preparing for growth.
Georgia Power purchased 9.68 acres on Pooler Cross Road for $5.4 million to support transmission upgrades serving Pooler, West Chatham and Bloomingdale - an investment tied to increasing electricity demand. Sept. 26 Transaction Reporting
- Grayson Stadium is getting structural repairs.
Savannah approved $686,000 for repairs to the historic stadium’s grandstands, helping preserve a community landmark and home of the Savannah Bananas. Official Sept. 24 Project Report
- Mortgage costs remain a key consideration.
Freddie Mac’s national 30-year mortgage average reached 7.03% on September 24. This is a national benchmark; individual loan offers vary. Freddie Mac | GA DCA Rates Sept. 30
What matters most to you: traffic, neighborhood development, housing affordability or community spaces?
Reply or join the conversation. Your perspective helps keep these updates relevant to the people who call Savannah Chatham County home.
Akia White, DMin, CIPS, RSPS | Broker/Owner
Fourth Stone Realty Consultants
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