The Savannah Metropolitan Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) was all smiles this month in Oakland, CA during Forum 2009. In addition to attending workshops and sessions in developing, managing and sustaining healthy communities and hearing from dynamic speakers such as former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, nationally syndicated columnist Michelle Singletary and Dr. More...

Can you really add years to your life by making smarter food choices, and smarter lifestyle choices, than you practice today? Research recognizes that people who live into their 90’s and beyond, have many habits in common. Let’s look at some of the major similarities: • Were active through out their lives.

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The officers and members of Connor’s Temple Baptist Church held a threeday celebration in honor of Rev. Bennie Mitchell and his 35 years of service to the church. On May 15, a Sons and Daughters Night was held, and the message was delivered by Pastor Eric Mason of Jesus First Community Fellowship Church. On Saturday, May 16, a banquet was held at the Con- Ed Resoure Center. The celebration culminated on Sunday, May 17, during the church’s Sunday Morning worship services. Rev. L. More...

The Chatham County Commission has scheduled two budget workshops. They will be on Monday, May 18th and Tuesday, May 26th. Both will begin at 10:00 AM in the Commission Meeting Room on the second floor of the Old Courthouse, 124 Bull Street. More...

Frasier Leads Lady Warriors Tonique Frasier scored 16 points and pulled down 6 rebounds to help the Savannah Lady Warriors to a season-opening 61-40 win over the Tampa Bay XFactor on May 16 at the Savannah High Gym. The Warriors led 16-2 after one quarter and held a 30-9 halftime advantage. Tampa Bay made 28 turnovers and were out-rebounded 60-44. Tamara Bowie added 14 points and five blocks for Savannah while Aylssa Days had 11 rebounds. More...