Press release submitted by Coastal Georgia for Democracy
Aug. 12, 2025 – Coastal Georgia for Democracy, Savannah Indivisible, is bringing together political leaders, community leaders, and candidates to speak directly with Georgians at a town hall event in Savannah. The Coastal Georgia Town Hall will take place on August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.
The town hall will feature leaders from several upcoming races in Georgia: within Savannah and surrounding counties, Congressional District One, and the Governorship. Confirmed speakers to date are:
- Amanda Hollowell, Congressional candidate, Georgia’s First Congressional District
- Derrick Jackson, Georgia state Rep., candidate for Governor of Georgia
- Dr. Alicia Johnson, Public Service Commission (PSC) candidate
- Moncello Stewart, President & CEO, Greater Savannah Black Chamber of Commerce
“With the 2025 Public Service Commission election in November, and the 2026 midterms approaching, now is the time for those in power to have an honest exchange with residents and businesses in Coastal Georgia,” said Co-Chair and Director of Outreach, Suzanne Potts, Coastal Georgia for Democracy. “The town hall will be a chance for leaders and neighbors alike to examine the real impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and discuss how to work together on political, economic, and community-based solutions for Savannah.”
The federal reconciliation bill signed into law includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts that are paid for by decimating Medicare and Medicaid and cutting billions from much needed infrastructure spending. An estimated 300,000 Georgians will lose health coverage while rural hospitals and nursing homes close. In addition, tax incentives for clean energy will be cut and states like Georgia will end up shouldering more of the costs from SNAP1. In April of this year, FEMA cut its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which included a promised $30 million grant to the City of Savannah to address drainage and flooding issues.
The Coastal Georgia Town Hall is an opportunity for a dialog on how to find a path forward with leaders that recognize the issues and want to solve them. With many vulnerable communities in Savannah and District One, from isolated rural towns to marginalized minorities, there’s never been a more important time for political leaders to understand the concerns of those they are representing.
All those interested in attending are advised to RSVP here. The town hall is free and open to the public.
1 “Historic Federal Tax Shift Benefits Wealthiest, Grows Deficit and Exacerbates Georgia’s Rural Challenges,” Georgia Budget & Policy Institute.
About Coastal Georgia for Democracy
Coastal Georgia for Democracy, a grassroots group of residents in the coastal Georgia region, is Savannah’s Indivisible group. We are committed to protecting democracy and promoting genuine equity and inclusion through progressive advocacy. We aim to defend and protect against attacks on constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, including safe and fair elections and the voting rights of citizens. To learn more, visit us at https://www.coastaldemocracy.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and BlueSky.