Carnegie Centennial Kicks Off

By | August 13, 2014

Live Oak Public Libraries is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Carnegie Library with a full week of activities to remember the history of this community icon and celebrate its bright future. The Carnegie Library opened on East Henry Street in August 1914 to serve Savannah’s black community. On Monday, August 18, 2014 at 6pm Dr. Ja A. Jahannes, essayist, … Continue reading “Carnegie Centennial Kicks Off”

Ms. Mabel Green Celebrates 102nd Birthday

By | August 13, 2014

Ms. Mabel Green’s 102nd Birthday Celebration was held last Friday, August 1. Mrs. Green is a Senior Citizens, Inc.’s (SCI) Meals on Wheels client. Ms. Green’s favorite Meals on Wheels volunteer Tim Moore helped her celebrate her milestone birthday with family and presented her with a birthday cake and flowers at her home. The year 1912 was historic for many … Continue reading “Ms. Mabel Green Celebrates 102nd Birthday”

Gena P. Taylor Elected President To Rotary Club Of Savannah East

By | August 13, 2014

Gena P. Taylor, Executive Director of Greenbriar Children’s Center was installed as President of the Rotary Club of Savannah East on Friday, June 27, 2014. She will serve a term of one year which began July 1, 2014. Ms. Taylor has been a member of the Club for four years. Ms. Taylor’s introduction into Rotary was in 1999 when she … Continue reading “Gena P. Taylor Elected President To Rotary Club Of Savannah East”

The Savannah Tribune Remembers Robin Williams

By | August 13, 2014

Robin Williams – who first made America laugh and eventually touched “every element of the human spirit” in a remarkable range of performances – died at his Northern California home Monday. Williams apparently took his own life, law enforcement officials said. He was 63. Robin McLaurin Williams was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 21, 1951. His mother, Laura McLaurin … Continue reading “The Savannah Tribune Remembers Robin Williams”

Savannah-Chatham Schools Awarded $5.2 Million In 21st Century After-School Grants

By | August 13, 2014

Over the next five years, Savannah-Chatham Public Schools will receive $5.2 million to fund after-school programs. The funding comes from the Georgia Department of Education and will provide for 21st Century after school programs in 6 Savannah-Chatham schools. SCCPSS submitted grant proposals in partnership with the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Across the state of Georgia, 195 school districts and nonprofits … Continue reading “Savannah-Chatham Schools Awarded $5.2 Million In 21st Century After-School Grants”

Alfred Eli Beach High School Salutes Woodville/Tompkins

By | August 13, 2014

Alfred Eli Beach High School salutes Woodville/ Tompkins for the first time on their 147th Anniversary celebration on October 25, 2014 at 4:00 pm at St. Phillips AME Church on MLK Blvd. Please come out and tell everyone about this great event. A.E. Beach High School Alumni and Save America’s Youth Organization salutes the 1st grandest and greatest Anniversary Program … Continue reading “Alfred Eli Beach High School Salutes Woodville/Tompkins”

Youth Emergency Shelter Receives ESG Grants For The Year

By | August 13, 2014

Youth Emergency Shelter was awarded $30,000 for their Street Outreach Program and $20,000 for the shelter that provides support to homeless, abused or runaway children and teens between the ages of 11 and 17 in the Savannah/ Chatham area. The grants, given by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), are part of the State FY 2015 Emergency Solutions Grant, … Continue reading “Youth Emergency Shelter Receives ESG Grants For The Year”

Chef Joe Randall Returns To Harrisburg As Guest Chef And 50th Class Reunion

By | August 13, 2014

Crawdaddy’ s restaurant welcomes Harrisburg native Chef Joe Randall, nationally-known chef/ owner of Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School in Savannah, Georgia, and author of “A Taste of Heritage: The New African-American Cuisine,” for its annual “Cookin’ with Friends” guest chef series. On September 11 and 12, 2014, restaurateur William L. Crawford invites one of the nation’s most heralded southern chefs, … Continue reading “Chef Joe Randall Returns To Harrisburg As Guest Chef And 50th Class Reunion”

World Trade Center Savannah To Host International Protocol And Cross-Cultural Training

By | August 13, 2014

On Monday, Aug. 25, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m., World Trade Center Savannah will host International Protocol and Cross-Cultural Training at WTC Savannah, 131 Hutchinson Island Road. The session will provide training to ensure professionals are versed in the basics and nuances of international protocol and etiquette and avoid mistakes that could stunt or destroy relationships central to successful commercial and … Continue reading “World Trade Center Savannah To Host International Protocol And Cross-Cultural Training”

Unity In The Community Revival

By | August 13, 2014

The St. James Baptist Church of 1511 Augusta Avenue will be holding a one night “Unity in the Community” revival on August 20th at 7:30. The guest revivalist will be Pastor Alfonso McClendon of First Metropolitan Baptist Church! Please join us in faith! Richard Hall II, Pastor