Junior Achievement and Colonial Oil Announce Laureates for the Annual Business Hall of Fame

By | September 21, 2011

Savannah, Ga. – Junior Achievement of Georgia, Savannah District announces the names of the laureates for the 12th annual Savannah Business Hall of Fame being held on Tuesday, October 11th at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. This year’s honorees are to include Doug Marchand, Jack and Grace Neises, and Ben Tucker. Junior Achievement (JA), along with Colonial Oil, … Continue reading “Junior Achievement and Colonial Oil Announce Laureates for the Annual Business Hall of Fame”

Chatham Area Transit Launches New Website

By | September 21, 2011

Chatham Area Transit and Veolia Transportation are pleased to announce the launch of a fully-revamped website at www.catchacat.org/. The newly-designed and updated website adds functionality that will make it easier to use CAT than ever. With Trip Planning powered by Google, the Where’s My Bus? locating tool, and smart-phone capability, CAT riders will be able to use the power of … Continue reading “Chatham Area Transit Launches New Website”

Sports with Walter Moore

By | September 21, 2011

Appalachian State 41, Savannah State 6 Appalachian State’s defense held Savannah State (0-3) to 41 rushing yards and sacked the SSU quarterbacks six times in a 41-6 win over the Tigers before a crowd of 24,917 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. The 3rd ranked Mountaineers (2-1) led 27-0 at the half before SSU’s Antonio Bostick scored their only touchdown of the … Continue reading “Sports with Walter Moore”

Sol C. Johnson Student Named an Atlanta Falcons “Captain in the Community”

By | September 21, 2011

Strong character, leadership skills, and a commitment to schoolwork are all qualities that that have brought about great success for Malachi Singleton, a student at the Sol C. Johnson High School and nose guard for the Atom Smashers football team. His efforts on and off the field have drawn high level attention from the Atlanta Falcons. This week Malachi was … Continue reading “Sol C. Johnson Student Named an Atlanta Falcons “Captain in the Community””

Davis Denied Clemency

By | September 21, 2011

On Tuesday, The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Troy Davis, clearing the way for his execution which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21. Davis was convicted of the 1989 shooting death of Officer Mark MacPhail. His supporters say he is innocent, noting that 7 witnesses in the case have signed affidavits recanting their … Continue reading “Davis Denied Clemency”

President to Speak at Rescheduled MLK Memorial Event

By | September 21, 2011

The White House says President Barack Obama will speak Oct. 16 at the rescheduled dedication of a memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall. The ceremony had been set for Aug. 28, the 48th anniversary of King’s "I Have a Dream" speech. But the memorial’s organizers agreed to delay the festivities as Hurricane Irene barreled up the … Continue reading “President to Speak at Rescheduled MLK Memorial Event”

SSU Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct Six New Members

By | September 21, 2011

Savannah State University will honor its athletic heritage when six new members are inducted into the SSU Athletic Hall of Fame. Slated to be inducted are Richard Basil (football), Carl Crump (men’s basketball), William R. "Bill" Davis (football coach), Russell Ellington (men’s basketball coach), Phyllis Oliver Mattox (women’s tennis) and Kim Jones Walton (women’s basketball). Davis and Ellington will be … Continue reading “SSU Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct Six New Members”

Savannah Named a Playful City USA

By | September 21, 2011

The City of Savannah has been named a 2011 Playful City USA for its efforts to increase play opportunities for children and its outstanding dedication to play. For the second straight year, Savannah was selected as one of 151 Playful Cities in the United States by the national nonprofit organization KaBOOM! Savannah maintains 57 playgrounds, 661 acres of parks, nine … Continue reading “Savannah Named a Playful City USA”

Dionne Hoskins Appointed District Two School Board Representative

By | September 21, 2011

On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, during a special School Board meeting, five candidates were interviewed for appointment to fill the District Two School Board vacancy. The candidates included Ellis Daniel Frazier, Malinda Hodge, Dionne Hoskins, Monifa Johnson, and Raymond Rouse. At conclusion of the interviews an open deliberation was held with a motion by Julie T. Gerbsch and second by … Continue reading “Dionne Hoskins Appointed District Two School Board Representative”

Ruth Chapter #3 O.E.S. Makes School Supply Donation to Hodge Elementary

By | September 21, 2011

Some officers of Ruth Chapter #3 O.E.S., International Free and Accepted Modern Masons and Order of the Eastern Stars visited Hodge Elementary School on September 12, 2011 to make a special donation of school supplies. The children were in their general assembly when the officers arrived. The students were all very appreciative to receive the school supplies from the chapter. … Continue reading “Ruth Chapter #3 O.E.S. Makes School Supply Donation to Hodge Elementary”