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Social & Community News January 21, 2009  RSS feed
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Berry to Savannah on January 29, 2009.
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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. I cried tears of joy that an American who did what America has asked by toiling for an impressive education, helping his fellow man, taking care of his family and based on a true passion to make America a better place, ran for office.
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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. We offer a variety of activities to assist young people with their academics as well as introduce them to new ideas and experiences, which they can carry with them in the future.
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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. The Class of '54 Celebrated it's 54th Reunion during the Holiday Season 2008.
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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.
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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.
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Frank Callen Alumni presents 6th Meritorious Service Awards Luncheon
      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. Lois Wooten and the Unique Dolls Socia/Civic Club.
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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. Church, Butler Presbyterian Church, Savannah High School, and individuals of the community who donated sweaters during its sweaters drive in December 2008. Many beautiful and decorative sweaters for boys, girls, men and women were donated.
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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. We will meet in the gym for an introduction by our principal, Ms. Oliver.
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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.
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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 best lives right now, even with market conditions.
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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.
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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.
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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. Sharon Miller, co-owner of Elite Coastal Properties, was sworn in as the first African American women President of the Savannah Multi-List Corporation. Dianne Kessler, Broker/Owner of Tri-County GMAC installed and swore in the officers.
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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. Thousands of parents, students, educators, and governmental officials participate in the Society's annual statewide event.
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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 Department of Human Resources (DHR) to assist qualified families who are unable to pay their heating bills.
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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. The event is free and the public is invited.
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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. 6 and 8 at the Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., located at 9 W. Henry St.
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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. The workshop, which will be facilitated by the League of American Cyclists, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.
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