November 19, 2008 RSS feed / Front Page

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Transition Begins at the White House

By. Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspapers
WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Already elected under historic circumstances, President-elect Barack Obama's transition to power seems to be moving at unprecedented speed, beginning with his appointment of Rep. More...

Curbside Recycling Cart Delivery Begins

The City of Savannah made history Friday, Nov. 14, when it began door-to-door delivery of the new curbside recycling carts to Savannah household customers. More...

EBONY Magazine Recognizes Chef Joe Randall

Atlanta, Georgia - The third annual "TASTE OF EBONY," a culinary extravaganza that recognized the expertise of leading African American chefs and food-industry experts, was held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mason Murer Arts in Atlanta. More...

Social & Community News

2000 Man Worship Service: "Brothers, I Stand With You"

When he read about the "2000 Man Worship Service" taking place in his hometown of Savannah on Monday, October 27, 2008, Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Dr. More...

DHR Energy Assistance Program Helps Georgians with Home Heating Bills

ATLANTA, (GA) - As the colder winter months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes. More...

Gulfstream Employees make Million-Dollar Pledge to United Way

Gulfstream employees give big to the United Way of the Coastal Empire! For the first time, Gulfstream employees' annual pledges to the United Way fundraising campaign have exceeded $1 million. More...

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Church

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Deacon and Deaconess Celebrate 30 Years of Services

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Deacon and Deaconess invite you to be their honored guest as they Celebrate 30 Years of Services. More...

Rev. & Sis. James Hardy Celebrates 18th Pastoral Anniversary

Rev. & Sis. James Hardy celebrates 18th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday December 7, 2008 at 4:00 pm. Rev. Roger Green and First New Light Baptist Church is in charge of service. The public is invited to share in this joyous occasion. More...

Harvest Day Celebration at Grace & Mercy Full Gospel

Grace & Mercy Full Gospel Ministries, Inc. International, 2106 Bonna Bella Ave. @ Skidaway Road Bacon Park Plaza, Apostle Dr. Verdell B. More...

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Sports

Sports With Walter Moore

Russell leads SSU Past Webber Rashard Russell rushed 23 times for 127 yards and a touchdown as Savannah State improved to 5-6 with a 24-7 victory over Webber International in Lake Wales, Florida. More...

FVSU Football Coach Resigns

Fort Valley State University head football coach Deondri Clark has asked to be relieved immediately of coaching duties and reassigned to teaching and staff responsibilities. More...

Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame Association Deadline for Submitting Nominations for the Spring Banquet Draws Near

The Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame Association is drawing near the deadline for submitting nominations for the Spring Banquet scheduled in 2009. More...

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Important Voter Information

Advance voting week will be held Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26, 2008. To find early and advance voting locations in your county, please contact your county registrar's office. More...

Local NAACP to hold Obama Victory Celebration Breakfast

The Savannah Branch NAACP and the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum will present an Obama Victory Celebration Breakfast at the new annex of the Civil Rights Museum, 460 Martin Luther King Boulevard (Alice Street Entrance), 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. More...

Health

Sleep as part of a Healthy Lifestyle

by Carolyn Guilford, CNC

Sleep is absolutely one of the most essential habits of good health. You really can't be in the best possible health unless you are sleeping well, and getting enough sleep. More...

American Cancer Society Marks 33rd Great American Smokeout

The Best Time to Quit Smoking is Now Thursday, November 20, is the 33rd Great American Smokeout, and the American Cancer Society continues its legacy of providing free resources to help smokers quit. More...

Health Department to Deliver Flu Shots

Health Matters

Chatham County Health Department will be administering Flu Shots at the Alzheimer's Association Office on Thursday, December 4th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Alzheimer's Association, 201 Television Cr., Savannah, GA 31406 Medicaid and Medicare Part B More...

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Community Events

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MLK Observance Invites Student to Participate in Selection Theme The Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association, Inc. More...

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