February 11, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Savannahians, Mark Your Place in History

The public is invited to contribute written messages to be sealed in the Black & White Gala ceremonial Time Capsule. The sealed contents will be opened perhaps hundreds of years from now. Details to be announced later. More...

2009-2010 Pre-Kindergarten Application Available

Applications for the 2009-2010 Pre-Kindergarten Program will be available Monday, February 2, 2009 through Monday, March 16, 2009. More...

Superintendent's Student of the Month - Gabe Arnold

The Superintendent's Student of the Month is Gabe Arnold, a Kindergartner at Juliette Low Elementary School. Gabe was selected for his hard work, outgoing nature and his truly inspirational journey. More...

Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority Hosts "Thank You Mentor"

The Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures recognized National Mentoring Month 2009 by hosting a "Thank You Mentor" Appreciation on Tuesday, January 27th at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center located at 705 E. Anderson Street. More...

Mark Your Calendars for Taste of Savannah

The Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council will host the Ninth Annual Taste of Savannah®: JAZZ…the Soul Ingredient, presented by AmericasCuisine Savannah, on Friday, February 20, 2009 from 7 to 10pm at the Savannah International Trade More...

Savannah Rotary East Welcomes CNN Hero Finalist

Savannah Rotary East welcomed CNN Hero Finalist, David Puckett as their guest speaker on Friday, January 30, 2009 with his presentation~ Step by Step- Giving a Helping Hand. More...

Savannah Children's Choir announces honorees for the 2009 One Small Voice Award

For many years, Lois Wooten has been known across Savannah as an active volunteer, philanthropist and arts enthusiast. More...

Lending A Helping Hand in the Community

Early this year, undergraduate and graduate members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Eureka Masonic Lodge decided to unite and embark upon a life changing journey for a deserving local family. 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...

AASU Hosts Black History Month Events

Armstrong Atlantic State University will host two events that are free and open to the public in observance of Black History Month. A session of the 2009 National African American Read-In will be on February 13, from noon to 3 p.m. More...

Highlights of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival Events, Feb 12-15, 2009

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. Annual W. W. Law Lecturer - Dr. William E. Cross Jr., Professor, Department of Counselor Education, School of Education, University of Nevada at Las Vegas will lecture on the topic, "Racial Identity After Obama.". More...

The Big Read 2009

Are you interested in taking part in the nation's largest book club, "The Big Read," Feb. 15-Mar. 8, 2009? More...

African American History Facts

"Providing you with History Tours" ggaspeakers@yahoo.com (912) 220-0170 President Cyrus G. Wiley The first alumnus of Savannah State University to serve as President of the institution was C. G. Wiley. More...

Savannah Branch NAACP Elects Officers and Executive Committee Members for 09-10

The Savannah Branch NAACP elected officers and executive committee members for 2009-2010 are as follows: President, Dr. Prince A. Jackson, Jr.; 1st Vice President, Mr. Richard Shinhoster; 2nd Vice President, Mr. Willie Macon; Secretary, Dr. More...

Chatham Retired Educator Association Meeting

The last meeting of the Chatham Retired Educator Association was held in December, 2008. There was no meeting held in January, 2009. President Hugh Golson presided at the December meeting. The special guests were Dr. More...

Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Installs Officers for 2009-10

The Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association installed the following officers: VP Raymond Rouse; Chaplain, Charley Brown; Asst. Rec. Secretary, Charlena Brown; President, Sam Jones; Asst. More...

Memorial Foundation President and CEO Accepts Donation

(AANEWSWIRE)WASHINGTON, D.C. - In commemoration of Dr. King's birthday and to ensure Dr. King's legacy lives on for generations to come, the Exelon Foundation presented a $1 million donation to the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. More...