November 12, 2008 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Savannah State to Perform Nora

Savannah State University will perform the Nora on Nov 20-22, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. and Nov 23, at 3:00 p.m. in Kennedy Theatre on SSU campus. More...

AWWIN Introduces WOPP Women Leadership Summit 2008

AWWIN, Inc (A Working Woman In Need) has partnered with University of Phoenix - Savannah and GAWL (Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Savannah Chapter) to host a 2- day Women Leadership Summit at the University Of Phoenix Campus. More...

Facing Change Together

Instant is not one of my favorite words. Instant breakfast, instant potatoes, instant kharma, instant gratification, instant grits and instant fixes all fall into the same category; good intentions typically resulting in poor results. More...

SCCPSS and AASU to Host the 2nd Annual District-Wide Future Educators Association Fall Rally

On Wednesday, November 19, 2008, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System and Armstrong Atlantic State University will host the 2nd Annual District-Wide Future Educators Association Fall Rally. More...

The Eagle Has Landed

Recently promoted Colonel Bobby Wayne Jones is the fourth of seven children born to the late Arlee and Earnestine Jones. He grew up in Altheimer, AR and graduated as salutatorian from Altheimer High School in 1979. More...

SBA Provides Link to Opportunities for Small Businesses

WASHINGTON— Information about federal contacting opportunities for small businesses able to support post-disaster cleanup and rebuilding in areas devastated by recent storms and flooding is now accessible through the U.S. More...

AASU to Host Poet Lucinda Grey

The Poetry Society of Georgia 2008-2009 reading series continues with Lucinda Grey on Tuesday November 18, at 7:30 p.m., at Books on Bay Bookstore, 224 Bay Street. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Black in America

The Savannah Tribune announces the second in a series of articles written by guest columnist Taquaa Falaq Saleem. Taquaa is a 2008 honor graduate with the B.A. More...

Dr. Kathy Love Appointed New President of Savannah Tech

Atlanta - Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson today appointed Dr. Kathy Love as the new president of Savannah Technical College. She begins the new position on January 1, 2009. More...

Superintendent's Student of the Month - Sequoia Franklin

The Superintendent's Student of the Month is Sequoia Franklin, a firstgrader at Gadsden Elementary School. Sequoia was selected for her outstanding academic performance and excellent conduct. More...

Shay to Keynote Chatham County Young Democrats Meeting

The Chatham County Young Democrats is looking for members to join and seeking interested person to selfnominated executive board position. The position open are V.P. Community Outreach. More...

Junior League Thrift Sale Raises $133,418 for community projects

The Junior League of Savannah recently held its 61st Annual Thrift Sale, its largest annual fundraiser to support its community projects. This year's event surpassed the League's fundraising records to date, bringing in $133,418. More...

Statement to the Press

As many of you may know the 2nd Annual Journey to Wholeness Women's Conference, "The Road to a Better You" was scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Savannah Civic Center. Unfortunately, due to hospice care of my mother, Mrs. More...

Community Philanthropist to be Honored at STC Opportunity Gala

Annual Opportunity Gala set for December 5

Richard D. Eckburg has made a lasting impact on Savannah through years of tireless volunteerism to the community and generous contributions to area nonprofit organizations. More...

SCCPSS Students Achieve AP Scholar Status

Fifty-two SCCPSS high school students have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams; thirty-seven from Savannah Ar More...

United Way Victory Celebration

The United Way of the Coastal Empire will host its Victory Celebration Luncheon at The Westin Savannah Harbor on Friday, November 21, 11:45 am. More...

NAACP's President Responds To Recent Article Appearing In the News

After hearing from at least 10 persons who read an article submitted to the news media by Ms. More...