August 13, 2008 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Meet Ramah Junior Academy's New Principal

Sheridan Brown Albert is a native of Macon, Georgia who grew up in Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church (formerly the Spring Street Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church). Sheridan was a 1970 honor graduate of Ballard-Hudson High School. More...

Opinion: Same Old Change

by Lavon Shuman

The Board of Frank Callen's Boys and Girls Club have definitely erred in judgment with their decision to drop the name of its founder as the Club expands throughout the area. More...

Savannah City Mission Creates Blog

If there were ever an easy opportunity to learn more about one of Savannah's most influential non-profit organizations, it is now. Old Savannah City Mission has created a blog, which features Executive Director Revered Jim Lewis. More...

Step Up Savannah Gets Additional Funding to Support Low-wage Workers

Step Up Savannah gets additional funding to work with local businesses and government employers to improve work supports for low-wage workers. More...

Universal Orlando Resort Offers "Sizzling" Summer Entertainment and Savings

Blockbuster Entertainment, Great Value and Convenience at Universal's On-site Loews Hotels and Theme Parks will Thrill Guests All Summer Long

From unparalleled value-driven ticket offers and vacation packages to exciting, new entertainment, Universal Orlando Resort is the hottest way to stay cool this summer. More...

Georgia to host 37th Annual Conference of EANGUS

The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), representing more than 414,000 National Guard enlisted Soldiers and Airmen, their families and retirees will hold it 37th Annual Conference on August 18-21, 2008 at the S More...

Teshawanda Shuman Certified as Master Teacher

Teshawanda Shuman, an Effingham County teacher, joined the ranks of more than 50 teachers from throughout the state who earned Master Teacher certification in 2008. More...

Haven Home School Alumni Pitching In

The Haven Home School Alumni Association held its monthly meeting on Thursday July 2, 2008, 7:00 pm at the Crusader Community Center 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Road. More...

Bell Completes Senior Engineering Design Project

Clarence Bell (at the University of Cape Town) on the right with Iverson Bell (no relation) who also completed his senior engineering design project at the University of Cape Town. Clarence A. Bell, Sr. More...

CAT Awarded a $1.98 Million Grant

The Chatham Area Transit Authority has been awarded a $1.98 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) program. More...

Plant and Garage Sale to Benefit BRAVO

A Plant and Garage Sale to benefit BRAVO Music Company, Inc. will be held on Monday, September 1, 2008, 8:00 AM to 12 Noon, at 1009 East 41st Street. More...

Rebuilding Together Elects Officers/Board Members

Joe Rosenblum, Building Construction & Maintenance Consultant, has been elected 2008-2009 president of Rebuilding Together Savannah by the Board of Directors. Cecilya Burns, Advocate at Senior Citizens Inc. was elected Vice- President. More...

Excellence Fund to Sponsor Forum on Charter School Models

The Savannah Fund for Excellence in Public Education will host a public forum entitled, "Charter School Alternatives: Assessing the Criteria" on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. More...

Deadline for Entries to Youth Songwriting Competition is Sept. 1

Sept. 1, 2008 is the deadline for entries to the third annual Youth Songwriting Competition at the Savannah Folk Music Festival. Start now with original compositions and compete for $1,000 in prizes! More...

AASU Selects College of Education Dean

Patricia Buby Wachholz, whose experience as a teacher and administrator in the field of education spans nearly 30 years, has been appointed dean of the College of Education at Armstrong Atlantic State University. More...

Savannah/Hilton Head Airport to Enforce Loading/Unloading Policy

On Monday, August 4, 2008, the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport will begin strict enforcement of its policy regarding the "Immediate Loading & Unloading of Passengers" in front of the Terminal Building on the Ticketing Level and the Bagga More...

THE SMILEY G TOUR scheduled for Savannah and the Coastal Empire

IT'S a Bird? IT'S a plane?...…IT'S a SMILE????? Savannah, Georgia- Hollywood has ALI G, Goodwill has SMILEY G. Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. announces THE SMILEY G TOUR. More...