The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire Announces New Location

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire (RCC) Board of Directors announced today that they have recently closed on a new building in midtown Savannah to help support their growing organization. According to Board Chairman Heather Booth, “For over 40 years our RCC has provided crisis support, prevention education, and counseling to thousands of survivors and their family members. … Continue reading “The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire Announces New Location”

TLOD Effingham Elects Lady Carolyn Stanley Lady of the Year

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

Effingham Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. is honored to present their 2018 Top Lady of the Year. Lady Stanley is the Organizer of the Effingham Chapter which was Chartered on August 6, 2016. She serves the Chapter as its Status of Women’s Thrust Chair, Wellness Chair, and is a member of the following Chapter Committees: Senior Citizens, Beautification, … Continue reading “TLOD Effingham Elects Lady Carolyn Stanley Lady of the Year”

Chatham Area Transit Holds Public Meeting

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) will hold its next public meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center located at 610 West Oglethorpe Avenue. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. The public is encour- aged to attend and join in an exchange of ideas, suggestions and comments about the local transit service.

Savannah Baptist Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Alliance Hosts Annual Musical & Tea

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

The Savannah Baptist Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows Alliance under the leadership of President Mrs. Janet W. Moultrie is set to present their Annual Musical & Tea on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. The historic Second African Baptist Church, will serve as the venue, Rev. Xavier L. Creekmur, Pastor. Mrs. Carolyn S. Blackshear, Advisor and 1st Vice President … Continue reading “Savannah Baptist Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows Alliance Hosts Annual Musical & Tea”

The Cuyler Community Improvement Assoc., Inc. Announces Ursuline B. Law Medical Services Scholarship

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

The Cuyler Community Improvement Assoc., Inc. announced February 1, 2018 as the opening date for the Ursuline B. Law Medical Services Scholarship. This is a $1000 scholarship awarded annually to a maximum of three qualifying students. Applicants must be registered in at least their second year of study with an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled in a medical … Continue reading “The Cuyler Community Improvement Assoc., Inc. Announces Ursuline B. Law Medical Services Scholarship”

Comcast to Donate $75,000 to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

Comcast presented a check for $75,000 to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia last Wednesday during a press conference. The presentation took place at their facility, located at 2501 E. President Street in Savannah, Established in 1981, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is a locally inspired, volunteer driven nonprofit food bank and community partnering organization. Second Harvest provides food … Continue reading “Comcast to Donate $75,000 to America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia”

Fox & Weeks Donates Chromebooks to Matthew Reardon Center for Autism

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors have donated $1,000 with which to purchase Chromebooks for students at the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, southeast Georgia’s only accredited year-round day school for students with autism and one of only a handful of such programs in the state. The center provides educational and advocacy services to children and families affected by autism and … Continue reading “Fox & Weeks Donates Chromebooks to Matthew Reardon Center for Autism”

International Paper’s Karen Bogans Candidate For The LLS Man & Woman Of The Year Campaign

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

Savannah native, Karen Bogans has been nominated as a candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2018 Woman/ Man of the Year. Candidates across the country compete in honor of a local boy or girl who is a blood cancer survivor, to raise the most funds for blood cancer research. Bogans, Mill Communications Manager for International Paper’s Savannah mill is … Continue reading “International Paper’s Karen Bogans Candidate For The LLS Man & Woman Of The Year Campaign”

Interpreting Slavery in a Historic City

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

The Telfair Museum presents a Panel: Interpreting Slavery in a Historic City on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. A major part of our responsibility as historic site stewards is a deep consideration of how we talk about the institution of slavery … Continue reading “Interpreting Slavery in a Historic City”

Incumbent Shawn Kachmar Announces Run for School Board District 4 Seat

By Savannah Tribune | March 07, 2018

Shawn Kachmar, current District 4 representative on the Savannah-Chatham County Public School Board, has announced that he is running for re-election in the upcoming May 22 election. Shawn has a long history of serving as a volunteer for education related initiatives and his children all attend public schools within the District. As a School Board member, he has advocated for … Continue reading “Incumbent Shawn Kachmar Announces Run for School Board District 4 Seat”