January 7, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus present Lehar's "The Merry Widow"

FEATURING - Upcoming international renowned artists and local talents in this comedic operetta. More...

Park Place Reaching Out to Troubled Teens and their Families

With many local families feeling the stress of the economic pinch, Linda Hilts Lamas, Executive Director of Park Place Outreach, Inc., is expecting the number of teens needing help to increase in the coming months. More...

Black in America

Taqwaa Falaq Saleem is a 2008 honor graduate with the B.A. in English Language and Literature from Savannah State University where she was also awarded the coveted President's Second Mile Award at the commencement ceremonies. More...

Explorers attend event at Chatham County Courthouse

On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, a group of Law & Government Explorers from public high schools throughout the Savannah-Chatham area attended an Exploring event at the Chatham County Courthouse. More...

Police seek public's assistance in identifying a felony suspect

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying an Entering Auto and Credit Card Fraud suspect caught on videotape using Stolen Credit Cards at a Walgreen's Store on Abercorn Street. More...

Stopping the Prostitution of Children in Georgia

Study Commission Expected to Deliver Recommendations

ATLANTA - The Joint Commercial Exploitation of Minors Study Commission convened the last of its fivepart meeting series at the Capitol on Monday and is now determining what legislative and policy recommendations it will make to combat the prosti More...

Poetry Society of Georgia Reading

The Poetry Society of Georgia 2008-2009 reading series continues with Armstrong Atlantic State University's own Bonnie Emerick at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 20 at Books on Bay Bookstore, 224 Bay Street. The event is free and open to the public. More...

Hope Defines Black Outlook at Dawn of 2009

Los Angeles WAVE LOS ANGELES (NNPA) - Anticipating the new year, African-Americans across L.A. say the Obama Age brings an optimism that many have never experienced before. More...

Quilting Ministry at St. Philip A. M. E. Keeps Tradition Alive

Once again, the congregation of the historic St. Philip A. M. E Church, 613 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., has been inspired by the creative products of the church's quilting ministry. More...

International Baccalaureate Program Open House

Johnson High School's prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program will be hosting an Open House on January 13th for parents and students who are interested in applying for admission to the IB Program for the 2009-2010 school year. More...

Gessner receives Amtrak President's Service & Safety Award

On December 10, 2008, at a ceremony in Jacksonville, Florida, Gessner Small-Canadiate received the President's Service & Safety Award the highest employee recognition at Amtrak. Gessner received the award in the category of Sustained Excellence. More...

Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ comes to Savannah February 5

Read for Ticket Information The organizers of the 20th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival (SBHF), presented by the City of Savannah and Savannah State University, are pleased to announce a special performance of Savion Glover's BARE SOUNDZ o More...

Why Does School Have to Be So Hard?

Jewish Family Services and The Clinical Social Work Association of Savannah will present an educational opportunity for parents on Why Does School Have to Be So Hard! on Tuesday, January 20th at 7:00 p.m.at the Jewish Educational Alliance, Dr. More...

Culinary Institute of Savannah Hires Two New Chefs

The Culinary Institute of Savannah at Savannah Technical College is proud to announce the hire of two new faculty members. Chef Jean Yves Vendeville will serve as the new Department Head and Instructor for Culinary Arts. More...

Thompson, Jr. was Guest Conductor of Lassiter High Symphony Orchestra

On December 16, 2008 James E. Thompson, Jr. was one of the guest conductors of the Lassiter High School Symphony Orchestra at the 62nd International Mid-West Clinic in Chicago Il. More...

Presidential Inaugural Committee Invites Special Olympics to March in 56th Inaugural Parade

Talent From Across America To March In Parade From Capitol To White House

WASHINGTON - In keeping with its commitment to hold inaugural events that celebrate our common values and reflect the diversity and history of our great nation, President-elect Barack Obama and Vice Presidentelect Joe Biden's Inaugural Committee More...

Don't Hate, Celebrate: Inauguration will Unfold in Divine Order

We all want the last word, to be the final act, to close the deal. More...