City of Savannah Partners with Tech Experts, Community Organizations to Install Air Quality Sensors • Savannah Herald

City of Savannah Partners with Tech Experts, Community Organizations to Install Air Quality Sensors in Westside Savannah

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Oct. 15, 2026) – The City of Savannah is partnering with technology researchers and local organizations to install state-of-the-art air quality monitors in portions of greater West Savannah facing environmental challenges.

Savannah City Council officials, including District 1 Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier, who has championed environmental causes throughout westside Savannah, will be joined by researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and The Harambee House, Inc., to discuss the necessity of such technology to areas in proximity of industrial facilities and transport truck routes.

The discussion will be held at the Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2924 Julia Law St., at 4:30 p.m. Immediately following, installation of the specialized sensor, which provides hyperlocal air quality monitoring for cities, will take place at the nearby intersection of Julia Law St. and Dempsey St. Media partners, community leaders, and others are invited to attend the brief presentation to include the real-time installation of the sensor.

What: Air Quality Sensor Discussion/Installation in Westside Savannah

When: Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 4:30 p.m.

Where: Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church | 2924 Julia Law St. | Ogeecheeton

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