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Colin Powell Endorses Obama

By. James Wright Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspapers
WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, one of America's most distinguished Republicans, has decided to support Sen. Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. More...

THE BIG SHOW SAVANNAH Festival Cancelled

Charles E. Johnson, Executive Director, Friends of Sweet Auburn Foundation, Inc., sponsors of THE BIG SHOW SAVANNAH, has announced the cancellation of the festival, scheduled for October 31 - November 2, 2008, along the Martin Luther King, Jr. More...

Social & Community News

Savannah/Hilton Head International Opens New U.S. Postal Unit

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport will celebrate the opening of a new U.S. Postal Unit with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 15, at 10:30 a.m. More...

Savannah Arts Academy Wins Governor's Cup

Governor Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox honored five schools throughout the state, including our very own Savannah Arts Academy, with the Governor's Cup trophy for improvement in SAT scores. More...

Curbside Value PartnerShip Announces Savannah as New Partner

Grassroots Education Campaign Launches to Encourage Recycling at the Curb The City of Savannah is currently gearing up to offer curbside recycling to their residents at the beginning of 2009. More...

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Church

Overcoming by Faith Ministries holds Fall Festival

Overcoming by Faith Ministries invites all kids, teens, families, and friends to Fall Festival 2008, Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Savannah Civic Center Johnny Mercer Theater. This year's theme, "School's In. More...

Choir Concert and Fall Festival at Cathedral Choir of the Jonesville Baptist Church

The Cathedral Choir of the Jonesville Baptist Church of the P.A.W, 5201 Montgomery St., will be having their Annual Choir Concert on Sunday, November 10th at 6:00 pm. More...

From Victim to Victory presents Community Empowerment Summit 2008

October 24, 2008 6:00 pm Praise & Worship Service October 25, 208 at 10:00 am Empowerment Workshops Join Dr. Lafils Rivers, From Victim To Victory, Inc. as she empowers individuals to embrace the victory. More...

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Sports

Sports With Walter Moore

MVSU Rallies Past Savannah State Paul Roberts accounted for three touchdowns including the game-winner with four seconds left as Mississippi Valley State defeated Savannah State 22-20 before a homecoming crowd of 7,654. More...

SSU Starts Basketball Practice

The men and women basketball programs at Savannah State started practice for the upcoming season over the weekend. The men are coming off a 13-18 season begin the 2008-09 campaign on November 14 by NAIA opponent hosting Brewton- Parker. More...

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Savannah Area Business Political Action Committee Endorses Candidates

After interviewing candidates for each of the contested local races in the November 4, 2008 General Elections, the Board of Directors of the Savannah Area Business Political Action Committee (SABPAC) decided to endorse and make financial contributi More...

African-American Institutions Recognized in Historical Markers

The Georgia Historical Society in partnership with Sam's Club and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. recently dedicated two new historical markers in Savannah. Markers for the Beach Institute and St. More...

Health

CPR Training Offered

Immediate CPR can mean the difference between life or death for those who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest. But too few Chatham County residents are prepared to perform CPR in emergency situations. More...

Managing Stress

by Carolyn Guilford, Certified Nutritionist

A reader recovering from heart surgery asked what can she do to get a handle on stress? Her doctor told her that she must find a way, to avoid another heart attack, and she certainly wants to be able to get back to 'normal life'. More...

Women Challenged to "Go For BP Goal" to Control High Blood Pressure

Renowned nutritionist and lifestyle coach Dr. Ro Brock and cardiologist and hypertension expert Dr. More...

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Community Events

PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS

Sponsor of the Community Events

The Fall-o-ween Festival Celebration Saturday October 25th from 1PM until 9:30PM at Skidaway Island State Park. For information, call 912-598-2300 or www.gastateparks.org. More...

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