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*****ATTENTION SYLVESTER RESIDENTS***** Sylvester Fire Department will be conducting hydrant testing the next two weeks. Some areas may experience low water pressure during testing. Sediment stirred up by the hydrant flushing may accumulate in water lines and can affect water clarity. Citizens who experience any unusual problems with their water after the hydrants are tested, such as discolored water or excessive air, are encouraged to turn on a faucet outside of the house and let...

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Press Release September 25,2024 Sylvester City Hall will be closed on Thursday, September 26, at 12PM, and remain closed on Friday, September 27. A comfort station for Sylvester residents only will be open at 2 PM on Thursday, September 26, and close on Friday, September 27, at 10 AM. The location is the HH Woolard Center located at 709 West Wallace Street. You will need to bring blankets/ sleeping bags, pillows, medication,non-perishable food, and other needed items. Citizens in...

NEW RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION September 17, 2024 CITY OF SYLVESTER ANNOUNCING A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Sylvester, GA – The City of Sylvester Mayor and Council as today announces its intention to increase the 2024 property taxes it will levy this year by 7.90 percent over the rollback millage rate. When the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia law requires a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same...