ESL Students Collect Money to Support Haitian Relief

By | January 20, 2010

Savannah Technical College ESL students have launched a fund drive to support Haitian relief efforts in the wake of this week’s earthquake. The students will be collecting money on Tuesday, January 19 from 7:45 – 2 p.m. in Trailer 6 on the college’s Savannah Campus. Donations will also be accepted by the cashier in the Campus Shop. Money raised will … Continue reading “ESL Students Collect Money to Support Haitian Relief”

Rotary Club Sends Supplies to Uganda Through Medical Equipment Transport Service

By | January 20, 2010

METS, Medical Equipment Transport Service, has completed preparations of a container for shipment to Uganda, as well as donated a bloodmobile to Savannah Local David Puckett for his mission work in Mexico. The items were shipped on January 7. For more information on David and his mission work, please visit www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive/david.puckett.html Rotary District 6920 has operated Medical Equipment Transport Service … Continue reading “Rotary Club Sends Supplies to Uganda Through Medical Equipment Transport Service”

First African American in Space to Be Inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame

By | January 20, 2010

(Taylor Media Services) The first African American to fly in space Guion “Guy” Bluford will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame this coming June. NASA announced his selection last week along with those of astronauts Ken Bowersox, Frank Culbertson and Kathy Thornton. Bluford made his historic space flight in 1983. However, he was not the first Black … Continue reading “First African American in Space to Be Inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame”

JCB Donates $150,000 Worth Of Equiptment to Haiti Quake Disaster

By | January 20, 2010

JCB, the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment, is donating equipment worth $150,000 to help the disaster relief effort in Haiti following the devastating earthquake that is feared to have killed tens of thousands of people. The gift of two 3CX backhoe loaders is being made by JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford in response to an appeal from relief … Continue reading “JCB Donates $150,000 Worth Of Equiptment to Haiti Quake Disaster”

Jackson, Thomas Meet with Governor to Promote Local Cruise Ship Terminal

By | January 20, 2010

On Jan. 13, Savannah Alderman Tony Thomas and I met with Gov. Sonny Perdue to discuss the need for a cruise ship port in the city of Savannah . The proposal for a cruise ship port has received support from Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson, City Manager Michael Brown, Chatham County officials, the Savannah Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and the … Continue reading “Jackson, Thomas Meet with Governor to Promote Local Cruise Ship Terminal”

The Southern Women’s Show Returns February 5-7

By | January 20, 2010

One of the most highly anticipated events in Savannah, the annual Southern Women’s Show, attracts thousands of local women each year for three jam-packed days of fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, beauty tips, health screenings, decorating ideas and personal growth opportunities — all tailored especially for women — as well as special guest appearances. Show hours are Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; … Continue reading “The Southern Women’s Show Returns February 5-7”

Cervical Cancer and HPV: What You Should Know

By | January 20, 2010

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society estimates that 11,270 new cases of cervical cancer will be diagnosed and about 4,070 women will die from it here in the United States. The number of deaths caused by cervical cancer has declined significantly mostly because of the use of the Pap test (Pap smear). However, the … Continue reading “Cervical Cancer and HPV: What You Should Know”

Savannah Responds Organization to Help Haitian Earthquake Victims

By | January 20, 2010

Savannah Businessman and Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis announced Friday a communitywide effort to respond to the tragedy that has hit Haiti. Savannah Responds has established a drop off location for donations from throughout the Savannah-Chatham County area. Savannah Responds was founded by Liakakis in 1961 to provide aid to the Savannah area and other places hit by floods, … Continue reading “Savannah Responds Organization to Help Haitian Earthquake Victims”

Scenes From the MLK Observance Celebration

By | January 20, 2010

AWOL, Inc. Receives MLK Observance Day Humanitarian Award

By | January 20, 2010

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Humanitarian Award was presented to Tony and DaVena Jordan of All Walks of Life. Dr. Carolyn Brown presented the award to an emotional Tony and DaVena, as she reminded the audience of all of the wonderful things they do to help our at-risk youth. AWOL will present Choices: A Romeo and Juliet Story … Continue reading “AWOL, Inc. Receives MLK Observance Day Humanitarian Award”