July 1, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Savannah-Chatham BOE Announces Early Registration Dates, Summer Reading Information

For your convenience, the following opportunities are offered to expedite the registration and enrollment process. You are encouraged to register prior to the first day of school, to ensure that your child is scheduled appropriately for classes. More...

City of Savannah to Receive HUD Grants

Congressman Jack Kingston announced that the City of Savannah is the recipient of a series of grants from U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD). More...

Glynn County Confirms Case of Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus

The Glynn County Health Department has received confirmation from the Georgia Division of Public Health that a positive case of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus has been identified in a Glynn County resident. More...

Tompkins Class of 1959 holds 50th Class Reunion

The Tompkins High School class of 1959 celebrated its 50th class reunion. On Wednesday, May 27th, we had a Meet and Greet session and registration. Thursday, May 28th, a teacher's appreciation ceremony was held with Mr. Raleigh Bryant, Mrs. More...

Smith Completes Residency at Emory University School of Medicine

Dr. Tessa Smith is the daughter of Edward and Theresa Smith of Savannah, Georgia. Dr. More...

Townsley Unit Recognized for Church and Community Service

For the second consecutive year Townsley Chapel A.M.E. More...

New Website Launched to Honor French Speaking Savannahians

A press conference was held Wednesday, June 24th, in the conference room at the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) building to announce the launch of a new website, www.sejoursavannah. com, which is written entirely in French. More...

NAACP Presents Petitions Asking for New Trial for Troy Davis

A multiracial group of faith and civic community leaders delivered over 10,000 signatures from Chatham County residents to Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm's office on Monday, calling on the DA to take action to prevent the execution More...

Millers Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Edward G. Miller, Sr. and Loretta Hagins Miller celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary 4P.M. June 8, 2009 at the Mulberry Inn in Savannah. Over one hundred forty guests attended the celebration. More...

Eat Local Savannah Initiative Continues

With the increasing economic downturn, it’s more important than ever to help support and advocate local farmers and purveyors to help secure and maintain Savannah’s local resources. More...

The African-American Experience at Fort Pulaski to be Celebrated on July 4

The African-American Experience at Fort Pulaski to be Celebrated on July 4. Fort Pulaski National Monument will celebrate the African-American experience at the historic fort on Saturday, July 4th. More...

CAT Announces Holiday Schedule

Chatham Area Transit announced today that buses will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Friday, July 3, and on a Saturday schedule on Independence Day, July 4th. More...

Education and Training Key to Economic Growth

The Great Recession is reaping a bitter harvest of job losses and deep budget cuts throughout Georgia’s public education and training system. More...

Leadership Savannah Graduates Forty-Two

Leadership Savannah graduated 42 people at a ceremony held on Thursday, June 18 at the Savannah Yacht Club. More...

The Wiz Comes to the Lucas Theater

The City of Savannah’s Cultural Arts Theatre announced that it will be presenting its summer "big stage" production of The Wiz at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, July 17, 18, 24 and 25. More...

Proctor Family Thanks the Community for Support

The family of Alexis Lynette Proctor would like to express their sincere thanks to all of those who supported “Yes We Can Benefit Banquet” for Alexis on Saturday, June 13, 2009 given by Central Baptist Church (Hitch Village). More...

Citizens Fight for New School

Dr. Thomas Lockamy, Julie Gerbsch, Fred Williams and more than 200 residents attended the Port Wentworth City Hall meeting June 25th . Members of the community are joining forces to encourage city leaders to bring a new school to the area. More...

Savannah Alpha and Omega Chapters Battle for a Cause

Beta Phi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. More...

AARP Moves to Increase Black and Latino Membership

As the American population continues to brown, an increasing number of organizations are making calculated strides in an effort to ensure that the diversity of their membership mirrors the diversity of the nation. More...

SSU Baseball Team Picks Up Post Season Honor

The Savannah State baseball team picked up a post-season honor as the Tigers led Division I in stolen bases. As a team, SSU baserunners stole 169 bases in 207 attempts. The Tigers also led the nation in stolen bases per game with 3.31. More...