CASA Appoints New Board Members

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:03 +0000

Savannah, Georgia – Savannah/Chatham CASA, Inc. held their first board meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

National Anti-Hazing/ Anti-Violence Conference to be Held February 24-25

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:03 +0000

The National Newspaper Publishers Association, The National Save the Family Movement, Inc.; The Martin Luther King Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, members of 105 Historical Black Colleges and Institutions, The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and others will announce the goal and mission of the first National Anti-h

First Tabernacle Makes Donation to YMCA

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:06 +0000

The Pastor, Rev. Clarence “Teddy” Williams along with officers and members of First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church made a contribution to the YMCA on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. First Tabernacle believes in the principles of the YMCA which are building health, spirit, mind and body through youth development, healthy living and social responsibilty.

Golden Dragon Acrobats to Perform Live at Armstrong

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:07 +0000

Armstrong Atlantic State University will proudly host the Golden Dragon Acrobats , the world's leading touring Chinese acrobatic troupe, with a special live performance at the university’s Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn St., on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

Phi Beta Sigma Hosts Debate

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:07 +0000

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, will host a debate contest for middle school students. We would like our younger generations to become more interested in the intricacies of political science, while also learning how to successfully convey their arguments. The debate will be March 28th at Savannah State University at 7:30 p.m.

Financial New Year’s Resolutions Class

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:12 +0000

Get the New Year started off right! Learn how to set (and stick to) financial goals, maximize your income, and prioritize spending. Class participants are entered into a drawing for a free grocery card.The Class will be held at the Bull Street Library, 2nd floor (2002 Bull St, Savannah) on January 3 from 6 – 7:30 pm.

Sigma Tau Chapter Volunteers on MLK’s Day of Service

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:15 +0000

The cleaning of Daevola Fuller’s yard in Tremont Park was a way to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on nationwide “Day of Service” to the members of Sigma Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Joining them were the advisor and a members of the Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Savannah State University.

St. Matthew’s Held 30th King and Queen Contest

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:15 +0000

St. Matthew's Day Care and Learning Center held their 30th Annual King and Queen Contest. The contestants were from ages two to five years old. This event was held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 12 noon.

“Thug Cop Redemption”Author Turns Obstacles into Success

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:16 +0000

Tommy Bryant Jr. is the author of “Thug Cop’s Redemption” and was raised in a Christian family; The oldest of 8 siblings(four brothers and three sisters). Tommy graduated from Windsor Forest High School and joined the U.S. Army.

Savannah Tech Takes Flight on New Aviation Training Center

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:17 +0000

Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson, Savannah Technical College’s President Dr. Kathy Love and honored guests celebrated the groundbreaking of STC’s new Aviation Training Center at the Crossroads Campus today.

Wynton Marsalis Performs at 2012 Savannah Music Festival

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:19 +0000

The greatest big band in the land returns to Savannah for an evening of full-tilt swing. T h e Savannah Music Festival will hosts Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, March 1, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Trustees Theater.

SSU Professor Mulatu Lemma to Receive USG Award

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:21 +0000

Savannah State University mathematics professor Mulatu Lemma, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2012 University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ Teaching Excellence Award for faculty in regional and state universities. Lemma will be officially recognized in March at the annual USG Gala.

Savannah Chatham Schools Awarded SSAS Student Achievement Awards

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:21 +0000

The Savannah Chatham County Public School System congratulates all schools who received statewide recognition from the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement for their outstanding academic performance during the 2011 school year. Under the No Child Left Behind legislation, Georgia is required to maintain a Single Statewide Accountability System.

Sherri P. Thomas Named Independent Skills Instructor

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:22 +0000

Sherri P. Thomas has been named Independent Skills Instructor by Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire. She will provide independent living skills, assessment and training to advance acquired brain injury program customers.

Tallahassee Democrat: Confronting Hazing

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:22 +0000

The arrests of four members of the Marching 100 band at Florida A&M University brings to seven the number of band members who now face criminal charges of participating in hazing activities.

SSU Named One of the Most Popular Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:22 +0000

Savannah State University (SSU) is the most popular non-military academy of all national liberal arts colleges in the United States, according to rankings published Jan. 24 on the U.S. News and World Report website.

YMCA Launches Annual Priceless Gifts Fundraiser

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:22 +0000

As a leading nonprofit for strengthening community, financial gifts to the Y will help advance programming and services that locally support development, healthy living, and social responsibilty. Gifts to the YMCA of Coastal Georgia make a direct impact on residents. This year the YMCA hopes to raise $562,000.

Coastal Georgia Combined Federal Campaign Accepting Applications

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:47:23 +0000

The Coastal Federal Campaign is accepting applications from charitable public and private health and human services, federations, agencies and independent organizations for inclusion in the 2012 CFC campaign through January 20-March 15, 2012.