May 24th Primary Election Results

By | June 01, 2016

Savannah Chatham County Primary Election was held last Tuesday, May 24th. The results are as follows: Al Scott will retain his position as Chatham County Commission Chairman. He ended with 64% of the vote over Tony Center. In the Sheriff’s race, McArthur Holmes will face newly elected Chatham County Sheriff John Wilcher in the November election. Holmes beat out Kim … Continue reading “May 24th Primary Election Results”

The Telfair Museums 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

By | June 01, 2016

The Telfair Museums 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 9th and Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at the Jepson Center. Juneteenth is an historic event that commemorates the 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas the last state to do so. The Juneteenth keynote lecture will be from Emory Shaw Campbell. He is the former … Continue reading “The Telfair Museums 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration”

Declassification of The Willie Lynch Letter… The Psychological Enslavement of a People

By | June 01, 2016

On June 16, 2016 at 6 p.m., an open discussion titled “The Declassification of the Willie Lynch Letter: The Psychological Enslavement Of A People,” will take place at Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street (across from Boyz II Men Barber Shop). African-Americans are being gunned down and incarcerated at an alarming rate in Savannah and across the nation. Could some of … Continue reading “Declassification of The Willie Lynch Letter… The Psychological Enslavement of a People”

Great Futures Celebration Dinner To Be Held

By | June 01, 2016

Join us for a great night of amazing music, food, raffles & VIP Community Service Awards, while giving back to the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs on Friday, June 17th at 6:00 pm. at The Westin Savannah Golf Resort & Spa, Grand Ballroom. Great Futures Celebration Dinner, featuring the Jazz music of Teddy Adams & his incredible band. Tickets … Continue reading “Great Futures Celebration Dinner To Be Held”

New Jimmy DeLoach Connector Opens

By | June 01, 2016

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Jimmy DeLoach Connector took place last Friday, May 27, 2016. The new Connector is a 3.1-mile new location limited access 4-lane highway between State Route 307/Bourne Avenue and the terminus of the Jimmy DeLoach Parkway. Governor Nathan Deal, Commissioner Russell McMurry, Georgia Ports Authority’s James Allgood, and State Transportation Board Member Ann Purcell … Continue reading “New Jimmy DeLoach Connector Opens”

Dawning Of A Miracle Scholarship Recipient

By | June 01, 2016

In front of a large crowd in Forsyth Park on Sunday, May 15, 2016, Dawn Baker surprised Chantel Nicole Lewis Cummings by awarding her the 2016 “Dawning of a Miracle Scholarship.” The Jenkins High School graduating senior knew she was a finalist for the annual $1,000 scholarship, but had no idea that she would receive the scholarship on that day. … Continue reading “Dawning Of A Miracle Scholarship Recipient”

“Chantel is a rock star in my book!”

By | June 01, 2016

Dawn Baker young lady was determined to work harder. She never gave up and always made time for her studies. She gets it! Without a good education, she would have no future. I am inspired by her perseverance. It is my honor to award her this scholarship,” explained Dawn Baker. Baker awarded the scholarship during the 3rd annual “Movement in … Continue reading ““Chantel is a rock star in my book!””

No Affordable Housing In Savannah For Minimum Wage Workers

By | June 01, 2016

In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent in Savannah, renters need to earn $17.25 per hour. This is Savannah’s 2016 Housing Wage, revealed in a national report released today. The report, Out of Reach 2016, was jointly released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a Washington, DC-based research and advocacy organization, and Georgia ACT, … Continue reading “No Affordable Housing In Savannah For Minimum Wage Workers”

M.A. R.T.H.A., Inc. Presents The 2016 Precious Gems

By | June 01, 2016

On Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Moving All Races To Higher Achievement, Incorporated (M.A.R.T.H.A.) will present the 2016 Precious Gems at the Junior Debutante cotillion to be held in the Student Union Ballroom at Savannah State University, 3219 College Street, Savannah, GA 31404. This year’s theme is “Elegance in Bloom.” This year’s Precious Gems are: Taylor Iman Brown, … Continue reading “M.A. R.T.H.A., Inc. Presents The 2016 Precious Gems”

“Not Your Ordinary Fashion And Talent Show” Donates

By | June 01, 2016

Estelle Mannion, President of Stellar Productions Advertising presented Cheryl Branch, Executive Director of Safe Shelter with a check of proceeds generated form the “Not Your Ordinary Fashion and Talent Show that was held Saturday, May 21. The fashion show was a great success depicting fashions with a flare designed for a summer cruise; fashions were provided by Stein Mart in … Continue reading ““Not Your Ordinary Fashion And Talent Show” Donates”