February 18, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis' 2009 Inaugural Address

With our partners at project Step-up, Savannah Tech and the Homebuilders Association, the Commission hopes to add another few hundred to the roster of success. More...

Savannah Music Festival Announces Quarterfinalists American Traditions Competition

Select vocalists vie for more than $35,000 in cash awards and other prizes in four-day event The 16th annual American Traditions Competition returns to the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts for its final round during the 2009 Savannah Mus More...

Hungry Club Forum Launches Community-wide Study

`The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) held its monthly breakfast forum on Saturday February 7, 2009, in the Multipurpose Annex of the May Street YMCA. More...

Georgia Historical Society announces Black History Month Essay Contest Winners

The Georgia Historical Society held its 2009 Black History Month Essay and Public Speaking Contest on February 9, 2009. More...

Abeni's African Dance Spectacle returns to S.P.A.C.E.

In conjunction with the 20th annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival, the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs hosted 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. More...

Scenes from the 20th Savannah Black Heritage Festival

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Sports with Walter Moore

Lady Tigers Beat N. Carolina Central Lashara Smith scored 19 points to help Savannah State beat North Carolina Central 47-44 at Tiger Arena on February 14. More...

Fort Valley selects new Director of Athletics

After a thorough and exhaustive national search, Fort Valley State University has filled the position of director of athletics. More...

Mayor Sponsors Parenting Education Summit

Mayor Otis S. Johnson stood with partners in the community on February 5, to announce plans for a Parenting Education Summit. More...

Lady Annette S. Mitchell: 2009 Top Lady of the Year

Lady Annette S. Mitchell has been selected as the "2009 Top Lady of the Year" by the the Savannah Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD). More...

Beach Band Boosters to Honor Lawrence Hutchins

Have you ever stood on the curbing during a parade and thrilled as the magnificent Marching Bull Dog band excited the crowds with their showmanship in marching and their great musical flair, or if you were in attendance at the football games and w More...

SSU's NROTC Unit to receive Thurgood Marshall Award

The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit at Savannah State University has been selected to receive the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Outstanding ROTC Program Award. More...

"Gullah/Geechee: An Enduring Culture"

An exciting exhibit, "Gullah/Geechee: An Enduring Culture," will be hosted by Savannah State University (SSU) as a part of its Black History Month celebration. More...

Savannah Black Heritage Festival continues this week

The 2009 Savannah Black Heritage Festival, presented by the city of Savannah and Savannah State University, continues this week with a theatrical performance and the traditions of two historic Savannah communities. More...

Chili's Restaurant partners with Goodwill

Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is pleased to announce a yearlong promotion with Chili's Restaurant…Let's Get Together. More...

Savannah Land Company and The Carson Company Believe In Savannah

Savannah Land Company and The Carson Company hosted an introduction ceremony of the Stephenson Avenue Executive Center on Wednesday, February 11. The Stephenson Center, located at the corner of Stephenson Ave. More...

Ebony Fashion Fair presents The Runway Report

The 51st annual Ebony Fashion Fair, The Runway Report 2008-09, was held February 8, 2009 at the Savannah Civic Center. More...

CAT names Veolia, Management Firm

The Chatham Area Transit board has named Veolia Transportation as the managing firm for the operation of its public transportation system. More...