November 26, 2008 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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Armstrong Atlantic State's Winter Commencement Is Largest Ever

An estimated 650 graduating students will be on hand to receive diplomas during the largest winter commencement ceremonies in the history of the university. Two ceremonies will be held on Saturday, December 13, at 10 m. and 1 p.m. More...

Strayer University Expands to Savannah

Grand Opening Ceremony for 116-Year-Old University's Eighth Georgia Campus Focuses on Adult Higher Education Strayer University, a leading post-secondary adult education institution, opened a campus in Savannah on Wednesday, November 19, More...

Women Leadership Summit 2008: "Grooming Up to Leadership"

AWWIN, Inc., (A Working Woman in Need) GAWL (Georgia Association of Women Lawyers) Savannah Chapter, and University of Phoenix, Savannah Campus, presented the 1st annual Women Leadership Summit 2008: "Grooming Up To Leadership," November 13- 14, 20 More...

Chatham Retired Educators Association

Our meeting was cheerful once again. We also always look forward to a joyous time together. President, Hugh Golson was a t the helm as usual. More...

Greater Gaine holds Women's Day Celebration

The Women's Day Committee along with our pastor, the Reverend Bernard Clarke, officers and members of Greater Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, 1006 May Street, cordially invite you to our Women's Day Celebration on Sunday, November 30, 2008, 11:00 A.M. More...

Savannah Children's Choir presents Winter Memories Concert

Join the Savannah Children's Choir on Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. at the historic Lucas Theater to enjoy "Winter Memories," the choir's annual holiday concert. More...

Attention: Garrison Elementary Parents!

The holidays are approaching. Tis the season to be jolly! the PTA is sponsoring a Mr. and Miss Garrison, PTA. Winners are chosen by best essay, only for the fourth and fifth grade classes. More...

AASU Nursing Students Honor Marine Corps Pioneer, AASU Benefactor

Graduating students in the nursing program at Armstrong Atlantic State University will honor Winifred Case Karnosky, a university benefactor and one of the first women to enlist in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve after the U.S. More...

Georgia Represented in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Atlanta - Georgia will be well represented in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as Georgia Tech's Yellow Jacket Marching Band takes center stage. More...

"CNN Heroes" Event Honors Savannah Resident David Puckett

Mayor Otis Johnson and state Sen. Eric Johnson honored Savannah resident David Puckett on Nov. More...

Cat Announces Thanksgiving Schedule

Officials at Chatham Area Transit Authority announced today that the following Thanksgiving schedule will be in effect. Thursday, November 27, Thanksgiving Day - No bus service. CAT offices, 900 E. More...

One Warm Coat

Old Savannah City Mission is teaming up with Burlington Coat Factory, ABC's "Good Morning America" and the non-profit organization "One Warm Coat" to get the word out about the "Second Annual Warm Coats and Warm Hearts" Drive in Savannah to help pe More...

Early Learning Center to open in Midtown Savannah January, 2009

Savannah will welcome a new option for progressive and unique early childhood learning in January of 2009. More...

Local Omegas Celebrate Achievement

Mu Phi Chapter, the local graduate chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Gamma Chapter, the undergraduate chapter at Savannah State University, held a banquet on Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museu More...

SCAD President Honored with First ELLE DECOR Vision Award

NEW YORK - Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula S. Wallace was honored with the first ELLE DECOR Vision Award Monday, Nov. More...

AASU to Hold Auditions for All My Sons

AASU will hold auditions for All My Sons, a production about family conflict, patriotic duty, and personal greed set in the aftermath of World War II. More...

City Mission's Day of Great Thanksgiving Over the Top

Old Savannah City Mission's 11th Annual Day of Great Thanksgiving was over the top. Not only was the day beautiful and crispy, 5,276 delicious smoked turkey dinners were served to our community's neediest citizens. More...

"Those Singing Pastors" Inaugural fund raising event for Savannah's West Broad

On November 30, 2008, at 5 pm, West Broad Street YMCA at 1110 May St. will be host to "Those Singing Pastors" an inaugural fund raising event for the Y. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be available. Rev. More...

Youth Commissioners attend the 2008 National League of Cities' Congress of Cities

Members of the Chatham County Youth Commission and Savannah Youth Council attended the 2008 National League of Cities' Congress of Cities held in Orlando, Florida November 13-15, 2008. More...

Festival of Trees and Wishes in Savannah

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Georgia and Alabama hosting its 2nd Annual Festival of Trees and Wishes to raise awareness about the Foundation and its significant accomplishments in the Greater Savannah area. More...

Fay and Steele Receive First Two Tickets to NAACP Obama Victory Breakfast Celebration

Dr. Martha Fay and Mrs. Sadie Davis Steele received the first two tickets to the Obama Victory Breakfast Celebration to be held December 3, 2008. The ladies are pictured with Dr. More...