November 5, 2008 RSS feed / Social & Community News

EOA Accepting Applications

With the beginning of winter, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) began providing heating assistance for low-income Georgians through the Lowincome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). More...

Disabled Veterans - Are You Receiving All Your Benefits?

Most disabled veterans know something about most of the benefits they are authorized. These benefits are granted to disabled veterans as a result of their disabilities incurred while serving their country. More...

Melaver Honored by the Savannah Airport Commission

The Savannah Airport Commission held a reception at the Savannah/Hilton Head International parking garage atrium Thursday, October 23, 2008 honoring Mr. Norton M. Melaver for his 18 years of service to the Commission. More...

W. W. Law Foundation Welcomes two New Directors

W. W. Law Foundation strengthen community alliance with appointment of multicultural educator and community advocate to board of directors W. W. More...

Savannah Resident Wins "Free Gas for a Year" from Circle K

What would you do with the extra money you would save if you didn't have to buy gas for a year? Ask Circle K customer Helen Bright of Savannah, who won a gas card valued at $2,600 by simply visiting a Circle K to purchase an "always $. More...

Matthew Young Installed as 2008-2009 President of Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah

Matthew Young, President of Regal Builders, Inc, was recently installed as President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah. More...

Savannah Celebrates a Yearlong Spotlight on Johnny Mercer -- Too Marvelous for Words!

Applauding Mercer's southern gumption, timeless appeal, Gatsby style, creative inspiration, "Huckleberry Friend" affability, songwriting, and singing, Mercer's home city of Savannah, Georgia, More...

Savannah Country Day Dedicates New Lower School Building

Savannah Country Day School dedicated its new Lower School building Oct. 29. It is expected to be the first LEED-certified elementary school in Chatham County. More...

Isaiah Davenport House to present Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight

The Isaiah Davenport House will present Holiday Evening Tours by Candlelight Friday, December 26 through Tuesday, December 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Patrons who wish to have a complete experience should be at the Davenport House no later than 8 p.m. More...

Chatham Retired Educators Association

October 13 - Mr. Hugh Golson, our jubilant president initiated the agenda with a delightful greeting from Ralph Waldorf Emerson. He helped us celebrate Columbus Day with the singing of patriotic songs. More...

James Lang, Celebrates Another Birthday

Savannah resident James L. Lang Jr. was born November 11, 1932. He would like to thank each and everyone for the birthday greetings on November 10th. In 1982, Lang retired from broadcasting in radio after 30 years. More...

Sentient Bean to Host "Sounds of Civil Rights" Music Series

Sentient Bean to Host "Sounds of Civil Rights" Music Series as part of partnership with the Telfair's "Freedom's March" exhibit At 8:00 pm on the first three Fridays in November, Juanita Tucker and members of The Spitfire Poetry Group alo More...

RA-LIN and DreamMakers Partnering for Success

RA-LIN and Associates, Inc. has teamed up with DreamMakers Contractors and Consultants, Inc. to increase construction contracting opportunities for M/WBE businesses in the Savannah area. More...

A Look at Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic Tutorial Service

" Take our hand and let us lead your child to academic success" is our motto at Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic Tutorial Service. Audrey Ketchup is busy preparing for her third year as a Supplemental Educational Service Provider (SES). More...

Introducing to Savannah: David I. Smith & Expected End

Debut Concert to be held Saturday, November 15 It is with a great sense of expectations that I present to you a group of men and women that have been anointed to lead in such a time as this. Expected End. More...

Former Major Leaguer's Coming to Share Their Faith/Baseball Knowledge

Boys and girls ages 7- 12 can receive free tips on the game of baseball and the game of life at the upcoming, ftee baseball camp at the baseball complex at The Bethesda Home for Boys. More...

Park Place Receives Historic Savannah Foundation Preservation Award

Park Place Outreach, Inc. is proud to announce it has received a Historic Savannah Foundation Preservation Award. More...

Children's Choir to hold innovative Song Dedication Auction on Ebay

Each year the Savannah Children's Choir has hosted a reception and silent auction to auction off the "naming rights" -- the opportunity to purchase a song dedication - - for all the songs featured at the Annual Holiday Concert, held this year on De More...

ABWA Victory Chapter Scholarship Fundraiser

Women of diverse businesses and employment are teaming up to help support other young women in their "need to succeed" in business. More...

Beach Institute presents Woodcuts and Paintings

On November 9, 2008, the Beach Institute will open a show featuring over thirty woodcuts and paintings by famed Bahamian artist, Maxwell Taylor. More...

Multi-Site Early Literacy Event

Local authors read to disadvantaged children during Wesley's Book and Cookie Day - A Literacy Celebration! Thursday, November 6, 2008 9:00am Audilee Boyd Taylor, author of "Where Did My Feather Pillow Come From? More...

Cofield Inducted into Nu Zeta Chapter of the International Honor Society of Educators

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Cofield was inducted into Kappa Delta PI, along with 50 other graduate and undergraduate students, during a ceremony held October 23rd at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant. More...

Savannah Mayor, Delegation to Blog from China

A delegation from the City of Savannah leaves Saturday, Nov. 1, for a nineday trip to China to develop economic opportunities and formalize our Sister Cities Agreement with Jiujiang City in China's Jiangxi Province. More...

Tutors & Mentors Needed

Performance Initiatives, Inc. and Aldersgate United Methodist Church are collaborating with L.O.V.E. Mentors to offer after school mentoring and tutoring to our community youth. More...

Rhythm In Blue: US Air Force Reserve Jazz Combo Honoring Our Soldiers: Past and Present

US Air Force Reserve Jazz Combo will present a free concert, Rhythm In Blue at the Jewish Educational Alliance (5111 Abercorn) on Thursday, November 13th at 1:30 p.m. as part of a community celebration of the U.S. More...

Jordan to Keynote 2008 Achievement Week Program

Mu Phi Graduate Chapter and Alpha Gamma Undergraduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. announce its speaker for the 2008 Achievement Week Program, Atty. Lloyd J. Jordan, 36th Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. More...

ICLC to hosts Community Cookout

International Center for Leadership and Coaching (ICLC) hosts a complimentary cookout to provide food and fellowship to the Thomas Square Neighborhood in order to bring together the businesses and residents of the area on Thursday, November 13, 200 More...