Georgia Southern Opens New Health Professions Academic Building

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

Last Thursday, Georgia Southern University President Shelley C. Nickel, Gov. Nathan Deal, University System of Georgia Chancellor Steve Wrigley and Board of Regents Chair Don Waters cut the ribbon to open the University’s new Health Professions Academic Building on the Armstrong campus. All shared enthusiasm for the expansive new facility, which enables the University to provide exceptional education and training … Continue reading “Georgia Southern Opens New Health Professions Academic Building”

Regina King, Mahershala Ali, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Winners At Golden Globes

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

It was rumored to be “A Star is Born’s” night at the 76th Golden Globe Awards held last Sunday in Beverly Hills. Instead, top honors went to another popular movie. The Bradley Cooper’s acclaimed remake of “A Star Is Born,” which was widely expected to win several top prizes, took only one award, for best song — its centerpiece hit, … Continue reading “Regina King, Mahershala Ali, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Winners At Golden Globes”

Donovan Thompson, Georgia Southern University 40 Under 40 2018 Honoree

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

Dr. Donovan L. Thompson, a Savannah native was inducted into Georgia Southern University 40 Under 40 Class of 2018. Out of 120,000 living alumni, nearly 50,000 are under 40 years old. He joins 80 other alumni that have been recognized for their noteworthy achievements since 2016. He is a graduate of Savannah High School. He obtained a BS in Chemistry … Continue reading “Donovan Thompson, Georgia Southern University 40 Under 40 2018 Honoree”

MLK Jr. Observance Day Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

The 40th annual celebration of Dr. King’s birth began Sunday, December 19, 2018 with our 2019 Honorees Reception at the King Frazier Ballroom, Savannah State University at 5:00 p.m. Our Honorees were presented to the community. Our Marshals are: Mrs. Rosabel P. Dixon and Mr. David F. Richards, Jr. Our Civil Rights Activist is: Mr. Charles “Charlie” Brown. Our 2019 … Continue reading “MLK Jr. Observance Day Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary”

Savannah State University President Dozier Announces Plans To Retire As President

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

Savannah State University (SSU) President Cheryl Davenport Dozier today announced she will retire as president on June 30. “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead and serve as the 13th president of SSU – with the outstanding faculty and staff,” said Dozier. “The reward is the daily satisfaction of witnessing students succeed in the classroom and become … Continue reading “Savannah State University President Dozier Announces Plans To Retire As President”

MLK Jr. Observance Day Association Honors Dr. Otis S. Johnson

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

The Martin Luther King Observance Day Association 40th Annual Business & Community Unity Brunch will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the International Trade and Convention Center, the Keynote Speaker will be Amir Jamal Toure`, J.D. A Lifetime Achievement Awarded will be presented to Dr. Otis S. Johnson in honor of his outstanding achievements as an … Continue reading “MLK Jr. Observance Day Association Honors Dr. Otis S. Johnson”

Senior Property Tax Exemption Seminar

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

The Berean Senior Saints Services, under the sponsorship of the Berean Missionary Baptist Association, Inc., will sponsor a Senior Property Tax Exemption Seminar on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Deacon Herman Stamper, Chairman of Deacons Ministry. The church is located at 1008 May Street (next to the West Broad YMCA and across from … Continue reading “Senior Property Tax Exemption Seminar”

International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

Ruth Chapter # 3 of Savannah, Georgia will be sponsoring our Annual Twelve Tribe Program on January 13th, 2019 at 400pm at 912 Drayton Street Savannah, Georgia 31401. Please come out and make this program a great success. We have a special program created to fellowship, fun, food, and celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Evelyn Richardson, Worthy Matron, … Continue reading “International Free and Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. and Order of the Eastern Star”

Women At the Table “ Your Money Matters”

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

Women At The Table creator and producer, Estelle Mannion is the solo interviewer Sunday, January 13 when Eula Parker, Senior. Vice President of South State Bank joins her for a powerful and informative discussion. Ms. Parker has been an employee of South State Bank for the past 28 Years and the Community Development Officer for the state of Georgia. As … Continue reading “Women At the Table “ Your Money Matters””

Rep. Gilliard and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to Host Empowerment Series Meeting

By Savannah Tribune | January 09, 2019

State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City), along with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), will host an Empowerment Series meeting to discuss eradicating poverty through homeownership opportunities on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Garden City Library, 104 Sunshine Rd The upcoming meeting will introduce the DCA’s HomeSafe Georgia mortgage assistance programs. The … Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to Host Empowerment Series Meeting”