Sports with Walter Moore

By | December 23, 2009

Tigers On Losing Streak The Savannah State men’s basketball team has lost five games in a row dating back to a eight point loss at Bowling Green on December 3. SSU fell at Creighton 77-62 on Dec. 16 and Coastal Carolina 91-70 on Dec. 19. In the loss to Creighton, the Bluejays jumped out to a 24-6 lead in the … Continue reading “Sports with Walter Moore”

MLK Observance Day Association Recognizes Theme Winners, Parade Marshals, and Civil Rights Honoree

By | December 23, 2009

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association held its Annual Honoree’s Reception on Sunday, December 13, in which they recognize theme winners and marshals, and civil rights honoree for the MLK Day parade. The reception was held in the King-Frazier Ballroom at Savannah State University. “A Dream of Change, A Future of Accomplishment”, is this year’s them created by … Continue reading “MLK Observance Day Association Recognizes Theme Winners, Parade Marshals, and Civil Rights Honoree”

Chatham County is Georgia’s 77th Certified Local Government

By | December 23, 2009

Chris Clark, Commissioner of Natural Resources, has announced that Chatham County recently became Georgia’s 77th Certified Local Government (CLG). The National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior, has confirmed the determination. Chatham County passed a historic preservation ordinance in 2005 and appointed citizens to serve as its historic preservation commission (HPC). The HPC has had a good relationship with the … Continue reading “Chatham County is Georgia’s 77th Certified Local Government”

Letter to the Editor- A Note of Thanks

By | December 23, 2009

Oh, Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good! My soul boasts in the goodness of our Lord. To the Savannah community and to the officers of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I would like to extend a hearty “thank you” for your … Continue reading “Letter to the Editor- A Note of Thanks”

Firefighters Receive Gift Certificates

By | December 23, 2009

Savannah firefighters who work Christmas Day will be getting a little help in preparing a holiday meal thanks to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, Inc. Dennis Gardin, Executive Director of the Burn Foundation, accompanied Savannah Fire Chief Charles D. Middleton to fire stations in each of the city’s three Battalions December 16, 2009 to present Kroger gift certificates to SFES … Continue reading “Firefighters Receive Gift Certificates”

Youth Basketball Clinic at West Broad Street YMCA

By | December 23, 2009

Starting on Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30, two former Harlem Globetrotters, Larry “Gator” Rivers and Tyrone “Hollywood” Brown will conduct a basketball clinic in fundamentals of fun for kids in Kindergarten through fifth grade. “We just want to teach the kids the love of the game, the skills, and how to enjoy themselves,” says Gator Rivers, a native … Continue reading “Youth Basketball Clinic at West Broad Street YMCA”

Housing Authority of Savannah Honors 20 Years of Neighborhood Residents at Work, Inc.

By | December 23, 2009

The Housing Authority of Savannah honored 20 years of dedication and service to public housing communities by public housing residents through the nonprofit corporation, Neighborhood Residents at Work, Inc. (NRAW), on Thursday, December 17, 2009. Neighborhood Residents at Work, Inc. was formed by public housing residents in 1989 under the guidance of Ms. Lois Milton, then Housing Authority of Savannah, … Continue reading “Housing Authority of Savannah Honors 20 Years of Neighborhood Residents at Work, Inc.”

Assistant City Manager Announces Departure

By | December 23, 2009

The Roanoke, Va., City Council announced today that it will hire Savannah Assistant City Manager Chris Morrill as its new City Manager, effective March 1. Savannah City Manager Michael Brown expressed joy for Morrill’s opportunity, but regret at losing Morrill’s talent, leadership, and commitment to the larger Savannah community. “We will miss his expertise in financial planning, his citizen-oriented approach … Continue reading “Assistant City Manager Announces Departure”

CAT Announces Holiday Bus Schedule

By | December 23, 2009

Officials at Chatham Area Transit announced that the following schedules will be in effect during the holiday season: CHRISTMAS EVE Thursday, December 24- Weekday schedule bus service, CAT ticket office, 900 E. Gwinnett Street: open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,Telephone schedule information available 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday, December 25- No bus service, CAT offices, 900 E. … Continue reading “CAT Announces Holiday Bus Schedule”

Ann Nixon Cooper Passes Away at 107

By | December 23, 2009

Ann Nixon Cooper, the Atlanta centenarian whose name Barack Obama invoked in his post-election speech as a symbol of America’s struggles and progress, died Monday. She was 107. She died peacefully in her bed Monday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. Cooper rose to fame in 2008 when she was mentioned in the famous “Yes We Can” speech delivered by then … Continue reading “Ann Nixon Cooper Passes Away at 107”