Update from the City Manager

As we are rounding the turn from Winter to Spring,  it reminds me of the bright and sunny future we have in our incredible City, with opportunities continuing to present themselves and your elected leadership and City staff working to ensure we continue to build and support a world-class City and stand out in the Region. The City has seen a wealth of positive press already this year, with our newly initiated partnership to provide CAT service to the residents and businesses in Port Wentworth (Click HERE to read more), which we hope every citizen will take an opportunity to utilize as an option to enjoy a ride to Savannah without the stress of driving.  The City also received for the second year in a row, as a testament to the great work of our Chief Financial Officer Tom Kilmartin and his team, a second CLEAN AUDIT of the City’s finances, a benchmark achievement and enhances the attractiveness of our City, as we continue to offer a competitive millage rate in the Savannah-Metro region. (Click HERE to read more). 

We also had a fantastic turnout for the City’s second Annual Black History Month Celebration, which brought out incredible crowds to celebrate with the City on the City Hall Lawn, with presentations, celebration, fun and fellowship for all.  In the coming months, we will be focused on a number of initiatives, including working on a plan to beautify Highway 21 and a multi-use trail plan, to connect the City residents without needing a car and to access our 150-acre sports park, which will also have some additional updates as we continue to see the progress continue with our park development. 

In April, be on the lookout for an invitation to the groundbreaking of our new $8 million dollar fire station right off Highway 30! (Click HERE to read more).  As always, be sure to visit www.portwentworthga.gov for all City announcements or to contact any of our City Departments and staff.  Thank you for continuing to choose Port Wentworth to Live, Experience and Thrive!

In Service,

Steve Davis

Port Wentworth City Manager

Looking Back

Economic Development Business Lunch - Feb. 15

On February 15th, 2024, the City of Port Wentworth's Director of Economic Development, James Touchton, hosted the inaugural quarterly economic development luncheon. The event brought together thirty of the city's business leaders in a bid to foster meaningful connections and cultivate partnerships crucial for the city's progress.

The gathering centered around the theme of #ChoosePortWentworth, highlighting the city's appeal as a place to live, experience, and thrive. Touchton provided updates on a recent studies conducted by the KB Advisory Group, slated for release on the City's website in April. The studies aim to offer valuable insights for businesses considering relocation or expansion within Port Wentworth.

Key highlights from the reports include demographic trends, economic forecasts, and strategic insights into infrastructure development. These findings are anticipated to be instrumental for businesses in making informed decisions about their future endeavors within the city.

As Port Wentworth endeavors to navigate the complexities of economic development, events like these serve as important platforms for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders. Stay tuned for further updates as the city continues its journey towards sustainable growth. And remember to #ChoosePortWentworth to #Live, #Experience and #Thrive

Some Key Highlights Include:

• The population of Port Wentworth has grown extremely rapidly in recent years, almost doubling between 2010 and 2020, to over 13,000 residents in 2023.

• Population is expected to grow by over 1,000 residents per year by the next census in 2030 to over 20,000.

• The median age of residents in Port Wentworth is 35 years old,

• Millennials are the single largest generational cohort in Port Wentworth, at more than a quarter of the population.

• The median annual household income in the city is over $80,000, about 20 percent higher than the amount in the Savannah, GA Metro Area: $64,703 about 20 percent higher than the amount in Georgia: $65,030.

• About a quarter of households in Port Wentworth earn more than $100,000 annually.

Black History Month Celebration - Feb. 16

The City of Port Wentworth hosted its second annual Black History Month celebration on Saturday, Feb. 17. The celebration, held at the Port Wentworth City Hall, featured entertainment, food trucks, children’s activities, educational opportunities, and more.

CAT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Mar. 11

The City of Port Wentworth and Chatham Area Transit hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate CAT’s expansion into Port Wentworth. Speakers during this event include Port Wentworth Mayor Pro Tem Thomas Barbee, CAT Chairman Deidrick Cody, CAT CEO Faye DiMassimo, and Chatham County Commissioner Bobby Lockett. This expansion of CAT services includes two fixed-route buses, running every hour Monday- Saturday and every two hours on Sunday, as well as 20 new stops with four ADA accessible bus shelters with plans to install additional shelters.

City News

Elite Football League Chooses Port Wentworth as New Location for Games

Members of the Elite Football League, the Richmond Hill Broncos, has left their namesake location and selected Port Wentworth as their new home.

"It is heartwarming that the Broncos have chosen to become a part of our community," said Port Wentworth City Council member ArtLise Alston-Cone. "This is a team which is committed to helping young people perfect their craft and participate in football – a game that is loved by so many people across the nation."

Former Garden City Manager Scott Robider Appointed as Police Compliance and Grant Manager

The City of Port Wentworth announces the appointment of former Garden City Manager, Scott Robider, as Police Compliance and Grant Manager. Robider will work under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Police, Rennie M. Walters Sr., and will be responsible for code enforcement process oversight and review, grant writing, and assisting with management of Police Accreditation processes.

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