July 15, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Step Up Savannah Receives Babcock Foundation Grant

The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation has awarded a grant to Step Up Savannah, Inc. to identify and find solutions for policy and procedural barriers that hinder Chatham County families motivated to move out of poverty. More...

Martin de Porres Society to hold 9th Annual Camp Lighthouse

A wonderfu1 example of sharing of cultural diversities will take place from Julyl9 to July 24, 2009. More...

US Army Honors New Orleans Native at Essence Festival

New Orleans, LA - His 40 years in the military began in 1968. He served 11 years with the Air Force and the Louisiana Air National Guard followed by 29 years with the Louisiana Army National Guard. More...

Savannah Native Recognized as Morehouse School of Medicine Honored by State Medical Association

During its 116th annual Convocation in Hilton Head, S.C. More...

Price, Slaughter Wed

Taniqua Jonai Price, and Ronald David Slaughter exchanged marriage vows on June 20 at the United House of Prayer for All People, 1805 Ogeechee Road. Apostle R.I. White, Pastor officiated the service. More...

Savannah Tech (Liberty Campus) to Receive Governor’s Commendation

A group of Savannah Technical College staff members will travel to Atlanta next month to receive the Governor’s Commendation for Excellence in Customer Service. More...

Maxwell Elected President of Georgia Association of Special Prgram Personnel

Sherontae Maxwell, Director of the Educational Talent Search TRIO Program within the Division of Academic Enhancement at the University of Georgia has been elected President of the Georgia Association of Special Program Personnel (GASPP) for the 20 More...

American Diabetes Association Presents Diabetes University

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is hosting Diabetes University on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Ogeechee Technical College, One Joe Kennedy Blvd., Statesboro, GA 30458 for all people affected by diabetes. Doors will open at 8:15 A.M. More...

Savannah Area Artists Fine Art Exhibition Opens

The Telfair Museum's Friends of African-American Art (FAAA) is hosting the first annual Savannah Area Artists Fine Art Exhibition now through July 31, 2009 at the historic Beach Institute. More...

MillerCoors A. Phillip Randolph Winners Announced

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 6, 2009) – MillerCoors and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) are proud to continue their 18-year partnership in presenting the A. More...

Barrow Announces Funds Designated to Create Jobs, Provide Affordable Housing

Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced that the Georgia Housing Authority will receive $76 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) to increase the development of affordable housing units. More...

Zeta Phi Beta Charters Chapter at Armstrong Atlantic State University

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has chartered a new chapter on the campus of Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU). More...

Junior League of Savannah Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors

Junior League of Savannah’s 2009-2010 Board of Directors More...

Charm School for Prospective Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Debutantes

The season has officially begun. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce the Prospective Debutantes for 2009. More...

Health Insurers Must be Accountable

The American Medical Association (AMA) is considering a national health insurer code of conduct, calling on the U.S. More...

First African Baptist to host Musical to Benefit Gary Young

On Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 P.M., First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery St. will presents a Musical and Silent Action with proceeds to the Georgia Transplant Foundation, benefiting Gary Young. More...

Walker to Retire as Pastor of Butler Presbyterian

The Rev. Dr. Desmond M. Walker, Pastor of Butler Presbyterian Church ( USA) will retire August 31, 2009. Dr. Walker will be honored during worship service on July 26, 2009 at the church at 11:00 a. m. A reception will follow. More...