April 15, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

CERT Victorious in Competiton

Five members from the Chatham County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) competed against other Georgia CERTs last weekend in Atlanta and ended up coming in third place in the Statewide competition. More...

Letter to the Publisher/ Editor

Mrs. Shirley James, Publisher/Editor, The Savannah Tribune Dear Shirley, I want to thank you and The Tribune for the item about me in the paper's March celebration of Women's History Month. More...

CAT Proposes New Fare Structure

The Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is proposing a new fare structure for its fixed routes and Teleride service. Before any changes can be adopted, the Authority is required to hold a public meeting. More...

AASU to host Economic Forum

Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) will host a public forum to discuss the current economic conditions under the Obama administration, including economic stimulus, proposed budget, budget deficits and the national debt. More...

Alphabettes Off To An Exciting Year

It is spring and the wives of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. have sprung into action. The Alphabette's who have been a viable organization in years past have been reinvigorated and met on Sunday April 5th. More...

Community Senior Citizens Day

The Annual Community Senior Citizens Day will be celebrated on Sunday, April 26 at 4pm at St. Paul C.M.E. Church, 1601 Barnard Street. The theme for this event is "Variety is the Spice of Life". Mrs. Kay Calhoun- Fields, Director. More...

Savannah State Scholarship Gala set for May 1

The Savannah State University (SSU) Annual Scholarship Gala will be presented on Friday, May 1, 7 p.m., at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. More...

Military children Parade Through Fort Stewart

Parents and Families gathered at the Fort Stewart Child Development Center, April 1, to kick off "Month of the Military Child" with a parade and other festivities. More...

City-Wide Baptist Training Union Celebrates 74th Anniversary

The City- Wide Baptist Training Union celebrated its 74th Anniversary at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Sunday, March 29, 2009. More...

Hungry Club Forum Holds Monthly Breakfast

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

Dawson to Keynote Cloverdale's 50th Anniversary Banquet

Cloverdale's own Iris Formey Dawson will be the speaker at the 50th Year Banquet, a banquet that honors 50 years that Cloverdale has been a community. More...

The Links, Inc. Recognize Thunderbolt Elementary School

On Friday, March 27th, the Savannah Chapter of The Links, Incorporated recognized Dr. Vicky Bryant, principal, Thunderbolt Elementary School, along with her faculty and staff for having been designated a 2009 "Magnet School of More...

Thompson Spotlighted on CollegeBound Foundation Website

Rashad Thompson, a native of Savannah, was recently spotlighted on the Collegebound Foundation website as a scholar spotlight. More...

Local Top Ladies Travel to Greensboro to Participate in Conference

All roads led to Greensboro, North Carolina the place of the 27th Area IV Conference. More...

Beach High to hold Hall of Fame Inductions

Three sport star, Renee' Williams, member of the 2000 State Champion Beach High Girls' Basketball team will lead the list of inductees in the Beach High Athletic Hall of Fame Association 2009 enshrinement. More...

Savannah Branch NAACP to hold Annual Life Member's Breakfast

The Savannah Branch of the National Association for th Advancement of Colored People(NAACP) will hold the 6th Annual Curtis V. Cooper Life Members Breakfast on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 9:00am. More...

SONATA to hold Annual Spring Recital

Sponsors of New and Talented Artists, Inc. (SONATA) will hold its annual spring recital on Sunday, April 19, 2009, 5:00PM at St. John Baptist Church located at 522-28 Hartridge Street, Savannah, Ga. More...

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. holds Finer Woman Luncheon

Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. celebrates "Finer Womanhood Luncheon. This event marks the highlight of Zeta's many community service projects completed this fiscal year. More...

Woodville Tompkins Hall of Fame Accepting Applications

The Woodville- Tompkins High Hall of Fame will be accepting applications for induction into the hall of fame through April 30, 2009. Eligible candidates include athletes or coaches who played or coached at Woodville or Tompkins prior to 1986. More...

SDRA Inducts New Officers

At their March Board of Directors meeting, the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority inducted officers for 2009. Judge Tammy Stokes conducted the swearing-in ceremony. More...

Shiloh Missionary to Celebrate 50th Pastoral Anniversary

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is inviting the public to take part in, and to witness a historical event. We have something to shout about! We have something to praise about! The good part is that we can't keep it to ourselves. More...

Seeds of Faith Hosts Women's Conference

Pastor Joseph Williams & Elect Lady Connie Williams of Seeds of Faith Worship Center, 774 East Duffy St will host its 2nd Annual Women's Conference title "Lord Make Me Over." This Holy Sprit, Life Changing appointment is scheduled for April 22-26, More...

New Testament House of Prayer to host Revival

The New Testament House of Prayer, Jones, Ga., will host a Spiritual Healing, Miracles, Faith, Holy Ghost Revival At the New Testament House of Prayer, April 16th, 17th & 18th at 7:30pm. The revival will be conducted by Prophet Michael Kennebrew. More...

New Hope Baptist Clothes Giveaway: A Success

New Hope Baptist Church Spring Time Clothes Give- Away & Food Sale on Saturday, March 21,2009 from 9am to 5pm. More...

Dillard's Offers Customers a Way to Support Second Harvest

Dillard's Department store is offering a creative way for local shoppers to help our community and to save money at the same time. More...

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Host 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...

Smiley Receives Life Scout Rank

Zyon Jordan "ZJ" Smiley of Boy Scout Troop 222 earned his Life Scout rank on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. He also earned his Citizenship of the World Badge on Tuesday. ZJ is a member of the Order of the Arrow Scouting National Society. More...