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Hyundai Motor Group Reps Present During Savannah Branch NAACP Mass Meeting

By Savannah Tribune | January 31, 2024

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Savannah Branch NAACP held a Mass Meeting with a special presentation about employment opportunities by Hyundai Motor Group representatives. The meeting was held at Connor’s Temple Baptist Church, located at 501 W. Gwinnett Street. The Savannah Harbor Interstate 16 Corridor Joint Development Authority (Savannah JDA) includes the development authorities of Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham and … Continue reading “Hyundai Motor Group Reps Present During Savannah Branch NAACP Mass Meeting”

Dexter Scott King, Champion of Civil Rights & Son of MLK Jr., Succumbs to Prostate Cancer at 62

By Savannah Tribune | January 31, 2024

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 62. The King Center, along with statements from the family, confirmed Dexter’s death on Monday, January 22, just one week after the nation observed his father’s holiday. King’s family said he died after a valiant battle against prostate cancer. Family members claimed that King, a … Continue reading “Dexter Scott King, Champion of Civil Rights & Son of MLK Jr., Succumbs to Prostate Cancer at 62”

The Savannah Black Heritage Festival Opens On February 1st, Runs Through February 25th

By Savannah Tribune | January 24, 2024

Savannah State University is pleased to announce that the 35th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival will take place February 1-25, 2024. “Legacy & Innovation: Framing the Future of Our Culture” is the central theme of the festival as we are committed to emphasizing the importance of celebrating how black culture continuously contributes to the future. The festival experience will be … Continue reading “The Savannah Black Heritage Festival Opens On February 1st, Runs Through February 25th”

Brynn Grant Named Chief Executive Officer of the Liberty County Development Authority

By Savannah Tribune | January 24, 2024

The Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) Board of Directors is proud to announce the appointment of Brynn Grant as Chief Executive Officer. A native of Liberty County, Grant brings decades of regional leadership and economic development experience to this role. “Brynn’s demonstrated history of success in building partnerships, inspiring community engagement, and delivering impactful results in business, economics, and community … Continue reading “Brynn Grant Named Chief Executive Officer of the Liberty County Development Authority”

Spelman College Receives Historic $100 Million Donation

By Savannah Tribune | January 24, 2024

Spelman College is honored to announce a $100 million historic gift—the largest single donation ever to an HBCU. The donation is from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, Chairman of Greenleaf Trust. Stryker has been a Spelman College Trustee since 1997. She has worked for decades to empower women through higher education and advance opportunities for … Continue reading “Spelman College Receives Historic $100 Million Donation”

City of Savannah To Dedicate Taylor Square On February 10th

By Savannah Tribune | January 24, 2024

The City of Savannah will dedicate Taylor Square, formerly known as Calhoun Square, on February 10, 2024 with day-long event and sign unveiling. The community celebration will begin at 11 a.m. with a dedication ceremony that will feature several speakers, musical acts, and clergy. Around noon, City officials and community members will unveil the new Taylor Square sign. The streets … Continue reading “City of Savannah To Dedicate Taylor Square On February 10th”

Savannah Economic Development Authority Hosts 2024 Annual Meeting

By Savannah Tribune | January 17, 2024

Last week at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Annual Meeting SEDA President and CEO Trip Tollison announced that the authority had facilitated 11 company announcements in 2023 that resulted in 3,731 new job opportunities and $2,631,994,199 in capital investment. Other highlights of the event included announcing the naming of Monahan Drive at the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center after longtime … Continue reading “Savannah Economic Development Authority Hosts 2024 Annual Meeting”

Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant Presents Vocalist Roderick Harper Featuring The Eric Jones Trio

By Savannah Tribune | January 17, 2024

Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant is thrilled to announce a special twonight performance featuring the talented vocalist Roderick Harper, accompanied by the acclaimed Eric Jones Trio. This captivating musical event will take place on January 26th and 27th at the vibrant Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant, located at 107 W Broughton Street in Savannah, GA. Roderick Harper, known … Continue reading “Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant Presents Vocalist Roderick Harper Featuring The Eric Jones Trio”

SA Recycling Presents $5000 Check to Future Minds Literacy at New Location Ribbon Cutting

By Savannah Tribune | January 17, 2024

SA Recycling, Georgia’s largest metal recycling company, announced partnership with Future Minds Literacy at the ribbon ceremony of their second location in Savannah. The ribbon cutting and $5000 check presentation was held last Friday, January 12th at their new location at 500 Staley Avenue, Savannah GA. “While our Garden City facility focuses on largescale, automobile and metal shredding on a … Continue reading “SA Recycling Presents $5000 Check to Future Minds Literacy at New Location Ribbon Cutting”

Mayor Johnson Again Named One of Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians

By Savannah Tribune | January 17, 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Savannah, GA Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, has been named among Georgia Trend’s 100 most influential Georgians in the 26th iteration of the publication’s annual list of influential people around the Peach State. In their profile of Mayor Johnson, Georgia Trend highlighted the following: “Johnson leads a city buoyed and challenged by record-setting growth at … Continue reading “Mayor Johnson Again Named One of Georgia Trend’s 100 Most Influential Georgians”