September 24, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

Early Voting Gets Underway

Registration Deadline is October 6
Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson, along with other Savannah leaders and residents voted early in person on Monday, September 22nd. More...

Savannah Memory Walk Festival- Johnson Square-Saturday, Sept. 27

Join Mayor Otis Johnson, County Commissioner Chairman, Pete Liakakis and Assistant DA, David Locke for the Alzheimer's Association's 7th Annual Memory Walk Saturday, September 27 in Johnson Square, downtown Savannah from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. More...

The Big Show Savannah - Celebrating the Spirit of Savannah

A Great Festival for One of Savannah's Great Streets

Local business leaders, entertainers, artists, religious leaders, elected officials, com- munity and neighborhood activists and the general public are set to help highlight the culture and heritage of Savannah and the Coastal Area. More...

Social & Community News

Lucas Theatre and Memorial Health present Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa

Saturday, September 27, 8 p.m. More...

Step Up Savannah with Hands On Savannah offers "Welcome to the State of Poverty" simulation, 9 a.m., Oct. 14 at the Civic Center

Hands On Savannah of the United Way of the Coastal Empire and Step Up Savannah, Inc. are partnering to host a poverty simulation on Tuesday, October 14. The simulation is open to the public and will take place from 9 a.m. More...

Assistant City Manager to Speak at the Hungry Club

Rochelle Small-Toney, Assistant City Manager for Public Development, will speak at the regular monthly breakfast of the Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. More...

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Church

Family and Friends Day at Faith Full Gospel Deliverance

Pastors Luther M. Ruth & Prophetess Ernestine Ruth and the Faith Full Gospel Deliverance Minishies family, 2417 Waters Avenue, invite you to come out and celebrate Family & Friends Day with them on Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 5:00 PM. More...

Thankful's Second Annual Christian Leadership School

Thankful Missionary Baptist Church's Second Annual Christian Leadership School (CLS) will offer courses designed for church leaders, especially Sunday School teachers, superintendents and ministers. More...

SALT Ministry of St. John Baptist presents 1st Annual Open Forum Singles' Conference

SALT Ministry (Single Adults Learning Together) of St. John Baptist Church "The Mighty Fortress" extends a warm invitation to all single men and women to attend their First Annual Open Forum Singles' Conference. More...

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Sports

Sports With Walter Moore

Wildcats Roll Past SSU The Savannah State football team received a dose of reality in a 34-9 setback from Bethune-Cookman (2-1) in front of 4,131 fans at Municipal Stadium. More...

2008 Cheetah Awards Banquet

The Savannah- Chatham Silver Cheetahs Track & Field Athletes will be celebrated at the 2008 Cheetah Awards Banquet, Saturday 27, 2008, 4 - 8 pm at Delaware Community Center. More...

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Full Military Honors for Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Charles W. "A-Train" Dryden

ATLANTA - Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Dryden (USAF-Retired), who passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in Atlanta, GA, will be given full military honors at the interment which takes place at Arlington National Cemetery on September 24, 2008. More...

Judge Tammy Stokes Elected President of the Municipal Court Judges Council of Georgia

At the June business meeting of Georgia's municipal court judges, the judges elected the Honorable Tammy Stokes as their President of the Municipal Court Judges Council of Georgia. More...

McCants to Keynote Spirit of Excellence Black Business Awards

Gerry McCants is the keynote speaker for The Spirit of Excellence Black Business Awards 6th annual celebration of African American businesses and extraordinary individuals on Saturday, October 18, 6:30 pm at Savannah Marriott Riverfront. More...

Health

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Carolyn Guilford, Certified Nutritionist

Think you know what you're eating? Are you reading the labels? Scientists know that high fructose corn syrup makes it impossible for persons with diabetes to satisfactorily control their blood sugar. This is a huge problem. More...

Studies Find Dramatic Increase in Suicides among Adolescent African- American Males

ATLANTA - A significant increase in mental illness and behavioral problems among adolescent African- American males demonstrates the need for new approaches to treatment and better understanding of the complex challenges facing these youths, acc More...

Red Cross Gives Blood Donors a Chance for Relief at the Pump

ATLANTA - Summer generally brings to mind backyard barbecues and family vacations, but record-high gas prices have put a damper on summer travel plans for many families. More...

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Community Events

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Sponsor of the Community Events

Savannah Parkinson Support Group Meeting SAVANNAH PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP will meet Oct. 2, 2008, 5 PM, at Marsh Auditorium, Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St., at DeRenne Avenue in Savannah Ga. More...

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