Savannah to Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out

By | July 20, 2011

From Manhattan to Milan, Atlanta to Australia, patrons worldwide will emerge on Thursday evening, September 8, 2011 from 6pm to 11pm for the third annual after-hours shopping extravaganza Fashion’s Night Out. For the very first time, the city of Savannah will stand shoulder-ta-shoulder with fashion centers like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago in celebrating this global event. A collaboration … Continue reading “Savannah to Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out”

Jackson to Address NAACP on Redistricting

By | July 20, 2011

State Sen. Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) will be the keynote speaker for the Mass Meeting/General Membership Meeting of the Savannah Branch, NAACP on Sunday, July 24, at 4 p.m. at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 310 Alice St. Jackson will update members on Georgia’s reapportionment and redistricting process, which is currently under way. The General Assembly will meet in special session … Continue reading “Jackson to Address NAACP on Redistricting”

President Obama Meets Civil Rights Icon

By | July 20, 2011

When Ruby Bridges visited the Oval Office on July 15, President Obama told her, “I think it’s fair to say that if it wasn’t for you guys, I wouldn’t be here today.” November 14, 2010 marked the 50th anniversary of six-year-old Ruby’s historychanging walk to the William Franz Public School in New Orleans as part of courtordered integration in 1960. … Continue reading “President Obama Meets Civil Rights Icon”

SCCPSS Announces Upcoming ESPLOST Informational Sessions

By | July 20, 2011

In November, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School system will have the opportunity to ask for voter approval regarding the continuation of the salestax funded Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), which is used for the improvement of facilities, technology and student resources. In an effort to gain community input regarding the plan for ESPLOST II (2012-2016), the district will … Continue reading “SCCPSS Announces Upcoming ESPLOST Informational Sessions”

Jefferson Designated as Counsel in Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group

By | July 20, 2011

HunterMaclean, a leading law firm in Savannah, Ga., is pleased to announce that associate Shonah P. Jefferson has been designated as “Counsel” in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Jefferson originally started at HunterMaclean in 2005, representing for-profit and non-profit developers in the area of multi-family housing development. Jefferson began her legal career with Kutak Rock in Atlanta in the … Continue reading “Jefferson Designated as Counsel in Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group”

Harambee House: Teaching to Fish

By | July 20, 2011

Often attributed as being a Bible verse, a Chinese proverb says, “If you give a [person] a fish you feed them for a day. If you teach a [person] to fish you feed them for a lifetime.” This means that it is better to teach someone how to do something rather than to do it for them. Harambee House, Inc./Citizens … Continue reading “Harambee House: Teaching to Fish”

Tybee to Receive “Bicycle Friendly Community” Award

By | July 20, 2011

After an Honorable Mention in its 2010 bid to become recognized as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” be the League of American Bicyclists, the City of Tybee Island received acknowledgement in 2011 at the group’s Bronze Level. The director of the Bicycle Friendly America Program, Bill Nesper, will be visiting Tybee on July 25th to make the official presentation of this … Continue reading “Tybee to Receive “Bicycle Friendly Community” Award”

Savannah Branch, NAACP to Sponsor Voter Registration Drives

By | July 20, 2011

The Earl T. Shinhoster Voter Empowerment Campaign, sponsored by the Savannah Branch, NAACP will hold two voter registration drives. The first 1900 East Victory Drive- next door to Domino’s Pizza on Saturday, July 30, 2011- 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The second will be held on East 37th Street & Waters Avenue Saturday, August 6, 2011- 10 a.m- 3p.m. Don’t Talk about … Continue reading “Savannah Branch, NAACP to Sponsor Voter Registration Drives”

Calling all Neighborhood Leaders: Training Program Now Recruiting

By | July 20, 2011

Are you an up and coming leader? Know someone who is? Step Up Savannah is looking for emerging leaders— young and old—to participate in a leadership course, starting Sept. 26, 2011. The Neighborhood Leadership Academy is open to men and women, 21 years and older from Savannah/Chatham County. This free12-session course is designed to develop participants’ knowledge of our community, … Continue reading “Calling all Neighborhood Leaders: Training Program Now Recruiting”

Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications

By | July 20, 2011

Applications are now being accepted for the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. The Academy is a 13- week program designed to allow residents to informally interact with the members of the police department and the local criminal justice system. Participants meet officers from each unit of SCMPD who will explain what they do and features speakers from various … Continue reading “Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications”