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Women of Influence Recognized

The 2009 Audacity of Hope Ball and Reception for 100/Plus Black Women of Influence (BWOI) was held on January 23, 2009, at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Ballroom. More...

SCLC Drum Major Awards Herald New Era

by Aberjhani

As the United States prepared in January 2009 to inaugurate its first African-American president, members of the recently established Savannah Coastal Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) presented their first Drum Major C More...

Social & Community News

Emancipation Association Makes Financial Awards

The Emancipation Celebration held on January 1, 2009 at Asbury United Methodist Church was an historic event for several reasons. More...

A new image for Sustainable Fellwood

Sustainable Fellwood, Savannah's environmentally friendly affordable housing development, has a new logo celebrating its commitment to community and the environment. More...

Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis' 2009 Inaugural Address (continued)

We are fortunate to have the experience and professionalism of Sheriff Al St. Lawrence and the members of his department in this undertaking. More...

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Community Events

Harambee Program Seeking Applicants

The dates for the Harambee program are June 22nd-July 3rd. The program will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost for the program will be $80 per student. If your child is already a part of the Harambee program there is no need to apply. More...

United We Stand! "Yes We Can"

Alfred Ely Beach & Savannah High Class of 1997 is proud to present "The Royal Ball" on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at American Legion, 1108 Bull St., 8:00pm- midnight. More...

Savannah Rose Society Event

Hoskins Center (Classroom 5) on Monday, February 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m. Principles and practices of controlling foliar diseases of roses in the Lowcountry, by Bob Lundberg, American Rose Society Master Consulting Rosarian and Horticultural Judge. More...

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National African American History Month: A Proclamation

The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped to define what it means to be an American. More...

Mayor Otis Johnson to Host 3rd Small Business Conference

Savannah small business owners are invited to learn how to survive these troubled economic waters during the 3rd Annual Small Business Conference, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Savannah Civic Center. More...

Health

Diabetes in Children

Diabetes is a group of diseases that affects how the body uses sugar in our diet. There are two types of diabetes. Type 1 is the most common type of diabetes in children and is due to a lack of the hormone insulin. More...

American Diabetes Association Hosts FREE Valentine's Day Party

The American Diabetes Association will be hosting a FREE Valentine's Day Party for all children and teens with diabetes on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Diabetes Wellness Center at Memorial Hospital from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM. More...

A Blueprint for Action: Livable Communities for All Ages

The Greater Savannah Coalition on Aging and its partners are presenting a day-long symposium entitled "A Blueprint for Action: Livable Communities for All Ages," Experts from across the nation will be presenting on the issues surrounding the impact More...

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Church

Make Prayer Your Priority

As christians, we are especially interested in prayer. More...

Funeral Notice James F. Wells, Jr.

Orlando, FL. - James Franklin Wells, Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 8th, 2009. He was born on June 8, 1924 in Savannah, GA to the late James, Sr. and Camilla Wells. He was reared in a Christian home with his brother and sister. More...

St. Philip Stewards Honor Walker and Oliver

On Sunday, February 8, 2009, the Stewards of St. Philip AME Church on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard held their Annual Stewards Day Worship Service. One of the highlights of the event was the tributes to Angress Walker and Judge W. Oliver. More...

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Sports

Savannah State Alumnus Officiates Super Bowl XLIII

Savannah State University graduate Roy Ellison was a part of the officiating crew that refereed Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 when the Arizona Cardinals were defeated by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Tampa, Florida. More...

Sports With Walter Moore

Tigers Beat Texas Pan Am Raye Bailey and Jovonni Shuler each hit a pair of free throws down the stretch to lead Savannah State to a 64- 58 win at Texas Pan American on February 2. More...

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