Chief Justice and Governor Reach Comprise

By | June 10, 2009

Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears and Gov. Sonny Perdue have reached a compromise on his demand to reduce the judicial branch’s budget by 25 percent. The Governor has agreed to withdraw his demand, while the Chief Justice and the state’s judges have agreed to withhold 25 percent from their June budget allotment by deferring some current obligations and expenses until … Continue reading “Chief Justice and Governor Reach Comprise”

Habersham Branch of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia Named Center of Distinction

By | June 10, 2009

The Habersham branch of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia in Savannah has been named a Center of Distinction by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (Bright from the Start). The Center of Distinction certificate is awarded to child care centers that meet a high standard of quality child care for children birth to five years … Continue reading “Habersham Branch of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia Named Center of Distinction”

Local Educators Travel to Czech Republic

By | June 10, 2009

Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) faculty and Savannah- Chatham County Public Schools teachers embarked on a four-week trip to the Czech Republic and Hungary on June 5 as part of a cultural immersion seminar funded in part by a Fulbright-Hays grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s division of International Education Programs Service. The 15 educators participating in the seminar … Continue reading “Local Educators Travel to Czech Republic”

Community and Boule Salute Young Men of Honor

By | June 10, 2009

The gymnasium at T. W. Spencer Elementary School was crowded on Thursday evening, June 4, 2009, as parents, other family members, teachers, school administrators, volunteers and community leaders came to pay tribute and offer encouragement to the young men who participated in the Young Men of Honor program during the school year. The students were the center of attention during … Continue reading “Community and Boule Salute Young Men of Honor”

Obama Reaches Out to Islam in Speech

By | June 10, 2009

President Obama’s speech last week to more then 900 million people in Cairo, Egypt was suffused with references of justice, tolerance and dignity aligned with the Islamic way of life and earned the commander in-chief respect among Muslims by acknowledging their contributions to world culture and science. Obama used his June 4 address as a vehicle for repairing some of … Continue reading “Obama Reaches Out to Islam in Speech”

Schaengold Takes Helm at Memorial

By | June 10, 2009

This week, Phillip S. Schaengold, J.D., MBA, FACHE, began work as the new president and CEO of Memorial Health. Schaengold is a veteran healthcare executive with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, primarily at academic medical centers and safety-net hospitals similar to Memorial University Medical Center. “I’ve already met many of the Team Members at Memorial Health. I … Continue reading “Schaengold Takes Helm at Memorial”

Parkway Crossing Business Center Opens

By | June 10, 2009

The grand opening of the Parkway Crossing Business Center was held at noon on Tuesday, June 2 at the complex, located at the intersection of Chatham Parkway and the Veteran’s Parkway. Senator Eric Johnson was on hand to give remarks, and raise the flag which indicated the opening of the center. The property is being developed by Jerry Konter and … Continue reading “Parkway Crossing Business Center Opens”

Picnic to Honor World War II Veterans

By | June 10, 2009

The City of Richmond Hill is seeking WORLD WAR II VETERANS to participate in an Appreciation Picnic to be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at J.F. Gregory Park off Hwy 144 in Richmond Hill. For more information contact Donald Singleton, (912) 272-5666.

Teacher Appreciation

By | June 10, 2009

Former students of Pearl Lee Smith Elementary School (1971 graduating class) will host a Teachers Appreciation luncheon, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Desoto Hilton Hotel . The cost is $45 per person. All former Pearl Lee Smith students and teachers are invited to attend. For more information, please email terrilipseyscott@gmail.co m or contact Mrs. Lipsey Scott at (727) 867-0221.

Attention All Alumni Marching Bulldogs

By | June 10, 2009

We are forming a AE Beach High School Marching Band Alumni Association for all graduating classes. If you are intrested in joining or assisting please call (912) 412- 8137 for more information.