January 21, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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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...

House of Abraham: Lincoln and the Todds, a Family Divided by War

In recognition of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, the Georgia Historical Society is partnering with Savannah Chatham County Public Schools' Massie Heritage Center to bring Civil War scholar and University of Georgia professor Stephen More...

Tears of Joy by Roger Moss

I cried the day Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. I cried tears of joy and wept tears of pain. More...

A.E. Beach Class of '54 Celebrated It's 54th Reunion

Alfred E. Beach Class of '54 Reunion Highlights Hail, Hail, the Blue and Gold Class of 1954! Alfred E. Beach High School Class of 1954 wishes each of you a Happy New Year! We are growing stronger each year. More...

Fort Pulaski National Monument to hosts Meet and Greet with Mickles and Brown

In conjunction with the 20th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival, Fort Pulaski National Monument will host a special meet and greet with local author Robert Mickles and historian Johnny Brown on Sunday, February 1, 2009. More...

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Completes Successful Sweater Drive

The Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. wishes to thank St Philip Monumental A.M.E. More...

NCNW -Savannah Section Seeks Former Members

The National Council of Negro Women is diligently seeking all persons who were members of the Savannah Section to be part of a special unity celebration. More...

The Southern Women's Show returns to the Savannah

The Southern Women's Show returns to the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center from February 6-8, 2009, and show producers have created three jam-packed days filled with ideas, products, tips and expert advice to help women live their be More...

Open House to Review City's Flood Plan

The City of Savannah is asking for citizen input on the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan at an open house on Wednesday, January 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) 100 East State Street. More...

The Savannah Multi - List Corporation Installs New Officers for 2009

The Savannah Multi - List Corporation installed officers for 2009 at the monthly meeting of the Savannah Board of Realtors. More...

H.E.A.T Provides $1.02 Million to help Georgians Pay Heating Bills

ATLANTA (GA) - The Heating Energy Assistance Team (H.E.A.T.), Inc., an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization that provides energy assistance statewide to low-income Georgians, announced today that it has provided $1,020,649 to the Georgia Departme More...

Abeni's African Dance Spectacle Returns to Black Box at S.P.A.C.E

In conjunction with the 20th annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival, the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs will be hosting two free dance performances by Abeni Cultural Arts on Feb. More...

Scenes from MLK Parade

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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...

21st Century Community Learning Centers Serving Savannah's Public Schools

Our primary concern is to provide a safe place for youth to be after school. More...

StoryCorps, The National Oral History Project comes to Savannah

Georgia Public Broadcasting hosts StoryCorps during its 26-Day stay in Savannah as its tours the U.S. to capture stories of everyday Americans. More...

Frank Callen Alumni presents 6th Meritorious Service Awards Luncheon

By Walter B. Simmons

On Saturday January 24th at 11:00 AM, Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association will sponsor their 6th annual appreciation luncheon. The honorees for 2009 are Lawrence Hutchins, Richard "Foster" Singleton, Mrs. More...

Family "Fun in Learning" Night at Hodge Prep Elementary

Please join us at Hodge Prep Elementary School on Tuesday, January 27 from 7:00 till 9:00 p.m. Our focus will be showing parents how to encourage higher order thinking skills in a fun manner. More...

SCMPD Joins with Presidential Council on Service & Civic Participation

Award Honors Outstanding Commitment to Volunteer Service

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police have teamed with the White House to become a certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer service. More...

Johnny Mercer and Valentine's Gala to Highlight 2009 Georgia Days Events

The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has announced the schedule of events for Georgia Days 2009, to be held February 3- 14 in commemoration of the 276th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony. More...

AASU to Host African American Read-In February 13

Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) will host a session of the 2009 National African American Read-In, on February 13, from noon to 3 p.m. in Fine Arts Hall 206, on the AASU campus, 11930 Abercorn Street. More...

Public Invited to Bicycle Plan Meeting

The City of Savannah and Tybee Island are hosting a public workshop Wednesday, Jan. 21, intended to create an action plan for making the community more bicyle-friendly. More...