September Is National Voter Registration Month

By | September 07, 2016

The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has designated September as National Voter Registration Month in this year’s historic election cycle. “During National Voter Registration Month, we, at The Savannah Tribune urge all Georgia voters to help us reach out to the public and encourage our citizens to register to vote in time for the November General Election.” The … Continue reading “September Is National Voter Registration Month”

The 2016 “Toby” Buttimer Awards Dinner

By | September 07, 2016

The Chatham County Democratic Committee is please to announce the 2016 “Toby” Buttimer Awards Dinner to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016; 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. The Pre-Dinner Reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. This year’s award recipients are: Mark Tate, The Buttimer Award; Estella Shabazz, The Gignilliat Award and McArthur Holmes, The Matthews. Join us … Continue reading “The 2016 “Toby” Buttimer Awards Dinner”

City Council Selects Rob Hernandez As City Manager

By | September 07, 2016

Savannah City Council last Thursday unanimously selected a public administrator with more than 25 years of local government management experience to be Savannah’s next City Manager. “I am confident that we’ve got the right man in the right job,” Mayor Eddie DeLoach said. “I look forward to working with Rob to accomplish great things for Savannah.” During a Thursday afternoon … Continue reading “City Council Selects Rob Hernandez As City Manager”

Local African-American Owned Businesses To Be Featured At e Black Business Showcase

By | September 07, 2016

With so much negativity that is depicted in the African American community locally and nation-wide, an effort is being made to feature and highlight the best of our community. On Saturday, September 10th, Urban Savannah Chamber of Commerce will sponsor The Black Business Showcase, along with other sponsors: Mike Holland’s State Farm Insurance, Abercorn Family Dentistry, Antioch Foot & Ankle, … Continue reading “Local African-American Owned Businesses To Be Featured At e Black Business Showcase”

Heap To Speak At Armstrong’s Annual Constitution Day

By | September 07, 2016

On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 12 p.m. noon, Armstrong State University’s 2016 Constitution Day Celebration will feature Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap, who will speak on “The First Amendment, Social Media and the Courts.” Following a lecture and Q&A session there will be a reception. The event is sponsored by Armstrong’s Department of Criminal Justice, Social and Political … Continue reading “Heap To Speak At Armstrong’s Annual Constitution Day”

Savannah Children’s Choir Presents “A Night In New Orleans”

By | September 07, 2016

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? Well, Laissez les bon temps rouler!!! Look no further with a special concert featuring the New Breed Brass Band from New Orleans, LA. The award-winning Savannah Children’s Choir begins its 11th year with a fundraising concert and PARTY partnering with MusicFile productions at the Lucas Theatre on Thursday, November 3, … Continue reading “Savannah Children’s Choir Presents “A Night In New Orleans””

United Way Of The Coastal Empire Kicks Off Its 2016 Fundraising Campaign

By | September 07, 2016

The United Way of the Coastal Empire will kickoff its 2016 Fundraising Campaign on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at the Savannah Civic Center, 11:30am – 1pm. Campaign Kick-Off officially marks the beginning of United Way’s fundraising efforts in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties. Highlights of the event include announcement of the four county fundraising goal, recognition of Campaign Cabinet … Continue reading “United Way Of The Coastal Empire Kicks Off Its 2016 Fundraising Campaign”

First District Deaconess Receives Honorable Mention

By | September 07, 2016

Sis. Louise Bryant, Auxiliary Leader, of the Deaconess in the First District Women’s Auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of GA, Inc. received Honorable Mention as a result of her leadership. To accept this award on her behalf was Sis. Rosetta Prescott. This event was held in Columbus, GA, August 26, 2016, at the Sixth Annual Deaconess Banquet, sponsored … Continue reading “First District Deaconess Receives Honorable Mention”

Vaden Automotive Group To Begin Demolition Of Dan Vaden Chevrolet-Cadillac

By | September 07, 2016

Vaden Automotive Group will begin demolition tactics on September 9, 2016 at Dan Vaden Chevrolet –Cadillac in Savannah, GA promptly at 2 PM. The original building will be leveled to ground surface with an excavator and owner, Jane Vaden Thacher, will operate the equipment for the initial demolition. Plans to rebuild the dealership will begin immediately following the removal of … Continue reading “Vaden Automotive Group To Begin Demolition Of Dan Vaden Chevrolet-Cadillac”

Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr. Returns To Charleston

By | September 07, 2016

On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 4 p.m., Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr. will return to the Royal Missionary Baptist Church campus to kick off its Centennial year. The event will take place on the campus of the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in the Heritage Hall banquet facility, 4761 Luella Avenue, North Charleston, SC. The banquet tickets are $25. Anyone … Continue reading “Pastor Matthew Southall Brown, Sr. Returns To Charleston”