April 1, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Applications Being Accepted for Youth Council

The City of Savannah is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Savannah Youth Council, which is geared toward Savannah middle school students who have leadership qualities, and are looking for support and guidance to develop their potential. More...

Georgia Tech Develops Ph. D For Returning G.I.'s

With President Obama's accelerated timetable for withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq scheduled to be complete in August of next year, the nation will soon be faced with the task of reintegrating members of the U.S. More...

Free Seminar For Medicare Beneficiaries

Care Improvement Plus will host a FREE farmer's market and information session for Savannah Medicare beneficiaries with chronic illness. More...

Census Opens New Office In Savannah

On March 24, the Savannah Early Local Census Office (ELCO), located at 2 Bryan Street, 31401, hosted an Open House from 5pm to 7pm to celebrate the opening of its new facility. More...

The Hungry Club To Hold Monthly Breakfast

The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) will continue its community economic development Roundtable and Open Forum at its monthly breakfast to be held on Saturday April 4, 2009, at 9:30 AM, in the Annex of the May Street YMCA. More...

Goodness & Mercy Sponsors Annual Fundraising Gala

Goodness & Mercy Foundation, Inc. will sponsor its annual "Hands Across Africa" Gala - Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Ballroom. More...

Cloverdale Celebrates 50 Years!

Our community invites our neighbors, former neighbors and the public to share this milestone. The Reunion Banquet will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at The Temple of Glory Eden Room at 1105 Stiles Avenue. More...

Ruth Chapter #3 O.E.S. Celebrates Their 49th Anniversary

We give all the Glory to God for what he has done! Ruth Chapter #3 Order of Eastern Star, the largest Chapter in Georgia celebrated 49 blessed years, on March 29 at 4:00pm. Our theme for the anniversary celebration was "Women of Faith". More...

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to Hold Literary Cafe'

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Savannah Alumnae Chapter will sponsor a Literary Café on Sunday, April 19, 2009 - 5:00P.M. at the Savannah Ballroom, King-Frazier Student Center - Savannah State University. More...

President Obama's Budget Cuts Would Create More Funding for Georgia Students

An additional 8,722 students in Georgia would receive Pell Grants if excessive lender subsidies are cut, according to a new report released by the Campaign for America's Future. More...

Coastal Jazz Association Presents Tribute Duke Ellington

The Coastal Jazz Association presents a tribute to Duke Ellington on Sunday, April 19, 2009 which will feature special guest saxophonist, Mark Sterbank. More...

Department of Labor to Offer Internship Positions

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond announced the Georgia Department of Labor's 2009 Summer Internship Program will offer internships for up to 80 students. More...

Bass Pro Shop Opens Doors For Free Easter Activities

Most of us remember the excitement of this first Spring holiday--the coloring and hiding of Easter eggs, the wonderful after-church dinners of baked hams and scalloped potatoes, and of course, the Easter Basket. More...

Mercer Named One of Georgia's Most Distinguished Sons

In a Commendation issued on Georgia Day, 2009, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue named John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer one of "Georgia's most distinguished sons…." The Georgia legislature also honored the entertainment legend, who was born in Sava More...

Bill to Prevent Exploitation of People with Dementia

House Bill 457, intended to prevent exploitation of persons with dementia by making it a felony crime, was passed by the Georgia Senate Health & Human Services subcommittee and is being heard by the Rules committee. More...

Gulfstream Aerospace Hosts Flight Lab for Students

On Thursday, March 19, 2009, Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, provided an exciting, handson activity for local students participating in its Explorer Post program. More...

AASU to Hold Open House

Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) will host a Pirate Preview Open House on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn Street in Savannah. The event is free and the public is invited. More...

Teleride Paratransit Service Area Realignment

Recently, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) stated that Chatham Area Transit must be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities regulations (see Part 37--Transportation Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Section 37.131). More...

Blessed Sacrament Students Participate in Model UN Competition

Blessed Sacrament School 6th and 7th graders participated in the 11th Annual Middle School Model United Nations competition sponsored by Georgia Southern University Continuing Education Center at the Coastal Georgia Center this month. More...

Vice President Biden Announces Payments Recoveries

Vice President Joe Biden and Michael J. More...

Story Time at the NRC

Come bring your pre-school children ages 1-4, for story time at the Housing Authority of Savannah Neighborhood Resource Center 1407 Wheaton Street (main entrance faces East Bolton St. More...

BRAVO Holds Annual Fundraiser Luncheon

BRAVO (Black Youth Reaching to Achieve in Vocal and Orchestral Music) Music Camp Annual Fundraiser, a luncheon, was held Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront to generate funds for this year's 11th musical camp: the operatio More...

SDRA Recognizes Blowin' Smoke

The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) is pleased to recognize Blowin' Smoke BBQ with a Golden Broom Award. The award ceremony took place on Friday, March 27 at 514 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.. More...

Super Bowl Star Nick Eason New Chairman of Mr. Black Teen

Approximately forty acts auditioned and more than 200 people from throughout the community showed-up to welcome Nick Eason, a 2009 Super Bowl champion, to Savannah. More...

April is National Donate Life Month

April is designated National Donate Life Month. During this time LifeLink of Georgia, the local organ procurement organization, the U.S. More...

Fashion Show To Support Breast Cancer Research

In honor of Brest cancers survivors, Jamillah A. Nock a student at Armstrong Atlantic State University and founder of Gwendolyn D. More...