Savannah State Student Named USG Scholar

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Savannah State University (SSU) student Denerick Simpson attended an honorary luncheon hosted by the University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor and Board of Regents (BOR) on Wednesday, March 15. The academic recognition event highlights the achievement of outstanding USG scholars. The Chancellor began the tradition of honoring the top student from each USG institution in 1987. Simpson is a senior … Continue reading “Savannah State Student Named USG Scholar”

Art Rise Savannah’s Art March Parade & Festival

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Art Rise Savannah, is incredibly excited to announce our first ever Art March Parade & Festival, the first of four events this year that will celebrate the unique character and beauty of Savannah’s communities neighborhood by neighborhood. This event is free and open to the public. The Art March Parade & Festival is comprised of a parade, a festival, and … Continue reading “Art Rise Savannah’s Art March Parade & Festival”

Celebrating the Life of

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

The Savannah community will long remember the huge smile and the quirky personality of local artist Arthur “Artie” Milton who blessed us with laughter and his artistic talent. Arthur “Artie” Lee Milton was born January 7, 1953, to his late parents Dolphus and Iris Milton, in Savannah, Georgia. Artie attended Gadsden and DeRenne Elementary Schools and was a 1971 graduate … Continue reading “Celebrating the Life of”

Denise M. Cooper of Savannah Receives Justice Benham Award

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Denise M. Cooper of the Savannah City Attorney’s Office was among recipients of the 18th Annual Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, presented Feb. 28 by the State Bar of Georgia and the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism. The Justice Benham Community Service Awards are presented to attorneys who have served a wide range of community organizations, government sponsored … Continue reading “Denise M. Cooper of Savannah Receives Justice Benham Award”

Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market Returning

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Come get the freshest produce, baked goods and interesting local crafts at the Richmond Hill Farmers’ Market, with weekly hours Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. in J. F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St, Richmond Hill. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Joy Lee at 912-756-6496 or jlee@richmondhill ga.gov.

Coastal Georgia Affiliate Of Susan G. Komen Announces Grant Recipients

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Happy 25th Birthday Georgia’s Pre-K!

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

DECAL is seeking artwork from children currently enrolled in Georgia’s Pre-K to use as our logo for our 25th birthday celebration which will occur during the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested in submitting artwork, please follow the steps below. Only artwork submitted according to the guidelines will be considered. Guidelines for Artwork: Entries may not exceed 8 ½ … Continue reading “Happy 25th Birthday Georgia’s Pre-K!”

2017 Lawrence Lecture Reflects on the African American Experience in War

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Noted British historian Celeste-Marie Bernier is the featured speaker for the 2017 Jacob and Gwendolyn Lawrence Lecture. Bernier will present the lecture: “’Every Man Were a Man:’ African American Soldier Artists Paint World War I,” at 6pm on April 11 at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center. The lecture is based on Bernier’s book, Suffering and Sunset, in which she painstakingly traces … Continue reading “2017 Lawrence Lecture Reflects on the African American Experience in War”

Ramah Junior Academy Unveils Its Early Learning Center

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Please join us for an Open House and Tour of our Early Learning Center (for children ages 3-5) Sunday, April 9, 2017, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Ramah Junior Academy, 3400 Florence Street, Savannah, GA 31405. It’s a time to learn about our unique center and approach and to receive and/or complete an Enrollment Application. Open to all (especially … Continue reading “Ramah Junior Academy Unveils Its Early Learning Center”

Women’s History Month

By Savannah Tribune | March 29, 2017

Mashama is a New York City girl – born in the Bronx and raised in Queens. Her maternal roots hail from Waynseboro, GA and as a result Mashama attended grammar school in Savannah at Charles Ellis and spent many summers at her grandmother’s in Waynesboro. Mashama learned to cook at the hands of the women in her family with grandmothers, … Continue reading “Women’s History Month”