City of Sylvania, Georgia

07/20/2026

EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
CITY SHOP SUPERVISOR
The City of Sylvania is seeking a City Shop Supervisor. This position oversees and performs maintenance and repair on a wide range of passenger vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment. The Supervisor serves as a working foreman, coordinating daily shop operations, providing technical guidance, and making decisions within established policies and procedures. This role reports to the Utility Director and performs related duties as assigned.
This is a full-time position. Salary dependent upon experience. Salary increase after six-month successful probationary period and annually thereafter dependent upon evaluation and budget constraints. Benefits include health insurance options for the employee, retirement, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Applicant must have a high school diploma or State approved GED equivalent, and a valid Georgia Driver’s License. Applicant must pass a drug-test. Interested persons may apply at City Hall Monday – Friday, 8:00 -4:30 p.m., 104 South Main Street, Sylvania, GA 30467. Applications are also available on our website at cityofsylvaniaga.com. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
The City of Sylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer

07/12/2026

After another day of dangerous heat, isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. These storms will bring a risk of strong damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, as well as potential for isolated flooding as pockets of 2-4 inch rain totals are possible. Have a way to receive warnings later today.

06/30/2026

Come and celebrate with us at The Market on Maple this Thursday!

🇺🇸🎉 Join Us for the 250 Years of America Farmers Market Celebration! 🎉🇺🇸

Come celebrate America's 250th birthday with us at The Market on Maple!

📅 Thursday, July 2, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 117 Maple St., Sylvania, GA

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of patriotic fun featuring:

⭐ Local Vendors
🎨 Face Painting
🎶 Live Music
🏰 Bounce House
🌭 FREE Hot Dogs

Let's celebrate our nation's history, support local businesses, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon together in downtown Sylvania!

Tag your friends, wear your red, white, and blue, and make plans to join us! ❤️🤍💙

06/18/2026

Stay safe! Please report City of Sylvania utility outages to 912-564-7411 or 866-994-5958

Stay Weather Aware this afternoon and evening! Have alerts turned on!
Weather Update: Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will likely develop across central and southeast Georgia by late afternoon and evening, then spread toward the South Carolina Lowcountry late this evening and overnight. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts. There is also a low-end risk of a brief tornado, mainly across inland counties of southeast Georgia. As moisture associated with Tropical Cyclone Arthur gradually moves offshore on Friday morning, a brief break in precipitation is expected before another round of showers and thunderstorms develops Friday afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front.

Note: SPC has highlighted the entire region in a Marginal Risk for Severe Weather (Level 1/5). For more details:
US National Weather Service Charleston SC

03/27/2026

Public Notice: JOB OPENING for Public Works Laborer

The City of Sylvania is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Laborer. Employee will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: cleaning gutters, culverts, and sewers; loading and unloading stone, gravel, dirt, and asphalt; mowing grass, pulling weeds, and trimming t...

02/06/2026

Great news for economic growth and opportunity in Screven County— well deserved and an exciting milestone! Screven County Development Authority

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Preciball USA plans to invest $17.6 million in a new production facility in Screven County, creating 65 new jobs over the next several years.

02/05/2026

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of Sylvania is considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a Community Development Block Grant of up to $1,000,000. These funds must be used to primarily benefit low and moderate income persons.

The activities for which funds may be used are in the areas of housing, public facilities, and economic development. More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons (if any), the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at Sylvania City Hall, 104 South Main Street, Sylvania, Ga. 30467 on February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the development of the application and review progress on the previous CDBG grant (if applicable). Persons with special needs relating to handicapped accessibility or foreign language shall contact Stacy Mathis, City Manager at (912) 564-7407 prior to February 11, 2026. This person can be located at the Sylvania City Hall, 104 South Main Street, Sylvania, Ga. 30467 between the hours of 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Individuals who are hearing impaired can contact the Georgia Relay Services, telephone number (TDD) 1-800-255-0056, (Voice) 1-800-255-0135.

02/01/2026

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🚨 **PLEASE STAY OFF THE ROADS** 🚨

Icy conditions have made many roads across the city and county **ARE EXTREMELY ICY**. Travel is extremely dangerous, and even experienced drivers cannot maintain control with no traction.

🚫 **Do not drive unless it’s an absolute emergency.**
Staying off the roads helps prevent crashes and allows first responders to stay safe and keeps roads clear for emergencies.

01/30/2026

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WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 7:05PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
4 inches possible.

* WHERE...In Georgia, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, and
Screven Counties. In South Carolina, Allendale, Beaufort,
Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper, Dorchester, Hampton,
Inland Berkeley, Inland Colleton, Inland Jasper, and Tidal Berkeley
Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
http://www.weather.gov