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President Obama Urges Nation to Rise Above the Challenges

On January 28, 2009, The Savannah Tribune will publish a Special Edition on the inaugural events. This edition will feature an indepth look at the swearing in of President Barack Obama. More...

Miller Sworn In As New Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals

First African American Woman to head Georgia's Court of Appeals

Atlanta, GA - The Honorable M. Yvette Miller was sworn in as the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the Georgia State Capitol. She is the first African American woman to hold this position. More...

Social & Community News

Ribbon Cutting held for The Executive Valet

The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Executive Valet, Inc. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 902 Martin Luther King Blvd. Located centrally between Savannah's major parking garages. More...

Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis' 2009 Inaugural Address

Citizens of Chatham County, honorable local and state elected officials, jurists, Chatham County staff, visitors and guests. On behalf of my fellow members of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, welcome to this 2009 Inauguration. More...

Ruby Jones Sworn in as Representative for School Board District 8

Ruby D. Jones, Representative for the Savannah Chatham County School Board, District 8, was sworn in on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, by the Honorable Judge James Bass at the Whitney Administration Complex, located at 2 Laura Street. More...

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Church

First Jerusalem Missionary Baptist 50th Day Festival of Thanksgiving

And on that day they wre all with One Accord in One Place, Acts 2:1 Celebrating the Passover from 45th Street to ACL Blvd. on Sunday, February 1, 2009, 10:45 a.m. Pastor Gregory A. More...

Fresh Fire From Heaven Christian Church presents Dance Up The Praise

Fresh Fire From Heaven Christian Church presents the 5th Annual Dance Up The Praise. This event draws over 400 youth & young adults each year to Praise God in the Dance. This event will be held on January 31, 2009 at 7pm at 912 Drayton Street. More...

Royal Church Helping Hands Sponsors Gospel Concert

The Helping Hands committee of the Royal Church of Christ, Inc. More...

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Sports

Sports With Walter Moore

Tigers Rally Past Talladega Savannah State out-scored Talledaga 11-3 in overtime as the Tigers won 78-70 on January 12 in Tiger Arena. More...

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Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's Dream

"This will be the day--( is)-- when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning, "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. More...

Senator Lester Jackson, III takes the Oath of Office

State Senator Lester G. Jackson III of District 2 was sworn in by Henry County Superior Court Judge Arch W. McGarity as the 2009 Georgia General Assembly got underway. On hand for the ceremony was Dr. More...

Health

American Diabetes Association Reaches Out to the Community about Diabetes by hosting Diabetes University

Savannah, GA - Diabetes is the biggest public health crisis of the 21st century, and it continues to grow to epidemic proportions. Nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes, including 17,000 in Chatham County. More...

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day

Join us and participate in National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day. February 7, 2009 has been designated as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness & Information Day. The Facts: Blacks are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. More...

First Steps-Parents of Newborn Program introduces new Parent Education Classes

The First Steps program is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest parent education classes Baby H.U.G.S. (Help Us Grow Safely). These fun and interactive classes are available to any parent of children from birth through 1 year of age. More...

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Community Events

Free Resume Printing

The New Covenant Church is offering all job hunters an opportunity to print and copy their resumes for FREE. More...

Central Missionary Baptist Church (Thunderbolt) Valentines Sweetheart Ball

The Pastor, Officers and Members of Central Missionary Baptist Church located at 3119 Shell Road in Thunderbolt will host a Valentines Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, February 14, 2009 in the church's fellowship hall. More...

Savannah Parkinson Support Group to Meet

SAVANNAH PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP will meet Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, 5 PM, in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St., at DeRenne Ave. in Savannah GA. Dr. Terry L. More...

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