Edna Jackson Will Keep Us Moving Forward

By | November 18, 2015

Over the past few weeks, we, at The Savannah Tribune, have recommended that our readers vote to re-elect Mayor Edna Jackson. This year, although the race included three well known opponents, we are pleased that most of our readers heeded our advice and voted to re-elect Mayor Jackson. She received 44% of the total vote and led the field of … Continue reading “Edna Jackson Will Keep Us Moving Forward”

Savannah State University 125th Gala Awards Service And Philanthropy

By | November 18, 2015

Savannah State University’s (SSU) 125th Anniversary Gala was held Saturday, November 14, at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Governor Nathan Deal was the speaker for the gala, the hallmark event of the university’s quasquicentennial celebration. Net proceeds from the university’s premier fundraiser, silent auction and acclaimed community event will support student scholarships. During the black-tie affair, the university … Continue reading “Savannah State University 125th Gala Awards Service And Philanthropy”

United Way Of The Coastal Empire Holds 2015 Victory Celebration

By | November 18, 2015

United Way of the Coastal Empire will host the 2015 Victory Celebration on Friday, November 20, 2015, 11:45 am – 1 pm at the Hyatt Regency Savannah located at 2 West Bay Street in Savannah. This event celebrates the conclusion of United Way’s annual fundraising campaign within our four county area. Community volunteers will announce their individual Unit Division reports, … Continue reading “United Way Of The Coastal Empire Holds 2015 Victory Celebration”

End Poverty Wages Rally

By | November 18, 2015

Phillip (Philly) Meyers, the president of RUFF (Retirees Unite for the Future), a Savannah based seniors’ activist group, reports that over forty demonstrators participated in an End the Poverty Wages Rally in Savannah, at the McDonald’s on the corner of Victory Drive and Montgomery Street, on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2015. Specifically, these demonstrators stood in support of thousands of … Continue reading “End Poverty Wages Rally”

Mayor Jackson Addresses Gun Violence In Savannah

By | November 18, 2015

Mayor Jackson held a news conference at City Hall last Monday on the recent gun violence in Savannah. . Her statement began with the two recent deadly shootings held this past weekend. Mayor Jackson began “ It’s another perfect fall day in Savannah, but once again we find ourselves a community in mourning. Two more young people are dead following … Continue reading “Mayor Jackson Addresses Gun Violence In Savannah”

7th Annual United Way Turkey Trot

By | November 18, 2015

The 7th Annual United Way Turkey Trot, presented by SouthCoast Health, will kick off Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Daffin Park. Over 1,500 experienced runners and amateur weekend athletes will take in beautiful Daffin Park and enjoy a fun, fast 4 mile Run/Walk, Kids K (0.62 mile; ages 10 under), and Diaper Dash (ages 3 and under). The races will … Continue reading “7th Annual United Way Turkey Trot”

Savannah’s Initiative to Fight Child Sex Trafficking

By | November 18, 2015

Savannah’s Initiative to Fight Child Sex Trafficking, is an effort Mayor Jackson has been working on for a year – to protect our children. As a follow up to training and certifying our entire Police force, on October 26, 2015, hundreds of Savannah’s citizens attended the Savannah’s Initiative to Fight Child Sex Trafficking Community Forum at the Civic Center. This … Continue reading “Savannah’s Initiative to Fight Child Sex Trafficking”

Feed The Hungry

By | November 18, 2015

Unity in the Community is hosting a Feed The Hungry event on November 21st from 11am-10pm and November 22nd from 11am-6pm. The location of the event is on River Street.

1975 Line of Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrates 40th Anniversary

By | November 18, 2015

The 1975 lines of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., would like to invite all brothers to help celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a “Meet & Greet”, that they call Black & Gold Friday, November 27, 2015 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church hall at 622 E. 37th St. They are asking brothers as well as all other Greek fraternities and sororities … Continue reading “1975 Line of Alpha Phi Alpha Celebrates 40th Anniversary”

Retirement Celebration and Scholarship Banquet for Dr. Shirley Hodge Hardin.

By | November 18, 2015

Valdosta State University will be hosting a Paying It Forward: The Retirement Celebration and Scholarship Banquet for Dr. Shirley Hardin on January 16, 2016 at Valdosta State University, 1500 N. Patterson St. , Student Union Ballroom, Valdosta, GA 31698, at 7pm. After 40 years of teaching, encouraging, and mentoring students of all ages, Dr. Shirley H. Hardin, Valdosta State University … Continue reading “Retirement Celebration and Scholarship Banquet for Dr. Shirley Hodge Hardin.”