September 17, 2008 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Six Schools Receive Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Awards

State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox recently released the winners of the inaugural Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Awards, a new awards program recognizing schools that had the highest achievement and greatest improvement on state More...

Tires, Electronics to be Recycled at Special Event

Citizens will have the opportunity to recycle old tires and electronics during two special recycling events from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. More...

CASA Needs Volunteers to Advocate for Abused Children

Every child should have a safe, loving, and permanent home, but many do not. Each year hundreds of children in Chatham County are abused and neglected by those who are supposed to care for them. More...

Dedication Ceremony held for Hugh Tracy Blvd. on Hutchinson Island

On Monday, September 8, the Board of Directors of the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) held the Hugh Tracy Boulevard Dedication Ceremony to officially name the access road from Wayne Shackelford Boulevard to Hutchinson Island Road, a More...

Stacy Accepted into Stony Brook University of New York Graduate School

Savannah native and recent Savannah State University graduate, Stacy A. Cobb, has been accepted for graduate school at Stony Brook State University located in Stony Brook, New York. More...

2008 Chatham County Governmental Directory Now Available

The much-anticipated 2008 Savannah -Chatham League of Women Voters Governmental Directory has been published and is now available to the public. More...

Regional Science Fair Coming Feb. 24 -26

The Savannah- Ogeechee Regional Science and Engineering Fair (SORSEF) will be held February 24-26 in the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn Street in Savannah. More...

SSU to present the musical drama "Juice"

The Savannah State University Players by the Sea will present a production of the original play "Juice," a musical drama written by professor Ja Jahannes, Ph.D., from September 25-27. The free play is open to the public starting at 7 p.m. More...

Junior League Accepting Applications for Community Projects

The Junior League of Savannah is now accepting applications for 2009-2010 Community Projects. Funding and volunteers will be provided for projects within the designated focus area of women and children's advocacy. More...

SSU Students work on Marketing and Operational Plan for Civil Rights Museum

Students don't just learn from textbooks and professors at the College of Business Administration (COBA) at Savannah State University. More...

Michelle Obama tells the African- American Caucus: "We don't have time to get this wrong!"

(Denver, August 27) - Michelle Obama added her voice to a chorus of leaders at the second of two DNCC African-American Caucus meetings, held August 27th at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. More...

Frank Callen Remembered

The Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association commemorated the founder's birthday on Sunday, September 14 with a memorial and wreath laying ceremony in Laurel Grove Cemetery. More...

King-Tisdell Award Recipient to Appear in Spike Lee Movie

The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation announces that its Arts Award recipient for 2008, Omari Hardwick, will appear in the new Spike Lee film set to open in theatres around the country on September 26, 2008. The movie, "Miracle at St. More...

National Council of Negro Women Hosts 2008-2009 "Meet & Greet"

The National Council of Negro Women's Savannah Adult Section cordially invites the community to attend the "Meet and Greet" premier assembly for 2008- 2009. More...

EmmaLue Jordan Preer 50 Years: A Celebration of Service

Mrs. EmmaLue Jordan Preer, affectionately known as the Centennial Golden Girl, is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She became a member of Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Savannah State College in 1958. More...

AWOL to Hold Auditions for Hip-Hop History Play

All Walks of Life, Inc. (AWOL) is proud to announce an open call to audition for their 4th Annual Hip-Hop History Play: "The Hip-Hop Generation Salutes the Harlem Renaissance" on September 18-19 at the Black Box Theater (9 W. More...

Carver Employees Donate School Supplies

Dr. Deborah R. More...

Junior League of Savannah Community Advisory Board 2008-09 Members

We are fortunate to have a group of community leaders that serve on the Junior League of Savannah Community Advisory Board. More...

Youth Commission Announces New Officers

The Chatham County Youth Commission announces the officers for the 2008-2009 school year. Chairperson - Ms. Sheray Franklin is serving her 3rd year on the Chatham County Youth Commission. She is a Senior at Savannah Arts Academy. More...

Tiny Tots Consignment Sale

The Tiny Tots Consignment Sale will be held September 19th & 20th at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, corner of Washington and Waters Ave. This semi-annual children's consignment sale, which runs Friday, September 19th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. More...

Patriots Day Remembrance Ceremony

Savannah Firefighters held a Patriots Day Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2008. The event was open to the community. Firefighters rang "Big Duke", the historic department bell, with the final alarm tone 5-5-5-5. More...

SSU Homecoming Parade Applications Available

Savannah State University's (SSU) 2008 Homecoming Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. This year's homecoming theme is Renewing Our Commitment to Excellence. More...

Bus Trip to Support Ebony Fashion Fair Scholarship Program

On October 4, 2008, Savannah State University Alumni are sponsoring a trip to Atlanta for the Savannah State vs. Clark Atlanta football game at Panther Stadium. The roundtrip cost for game is $80. The bus will depart at 7:00 a.m. More...

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents preeminent awards and contributions

WASHINGTON- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the single largest African- American women's organization in the country, presented a host of financial contributions, academic scholarships and awards at its 49th National Convention held in Orlando, F More...

NAACP to hold Membership Meeting

The Savannah Branch of the NAACP will hold a Membership Meeting on Sunday, September 21, 2008, 4:00 p.m., at the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 202 Fair Street in West Savannah. More...