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Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) has been awarded a $308,000 National Science Foundation - Major Research Instrumentation grant to purchase a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer - time of flight (LCMS), a specialized laboratory instrument. More ... The Delta Gamma Savannah Alumnae Association recently made a donation to Senior Citizens, Inc. for the purchase of eight large-print books. The group’s national philanthropy is sight conservation and aid to the blind. More ... The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Museums for America grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to assist GHS in its ongoing efforts to provide access to GHS collections online, thereby expanding audiences for history. More ... Charter schools in Georgia, the majority of which are in metro Atlanta, may be outscoring their public school peers on testing but many are not making the grade when it comes to financial health, according to a new Georgia State University study. More ... Restaurant owner, cookbook author and awardwinning TV chef Paula Deen recently pledged funds in support of the Downtown Savannah Brand and Marketing Campaign, to be officially launched by the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) on August 14th. More ... Savannah Technical College nursing students earned a 96.6% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses during calendar year 2008. Fifty-seven of fifty-nine first-time exam takers passed the exam, as notified by the Georgia board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses. More ... The Retired Educator’s Association is hosting the Areas V and VI Summer Meeting. This meeting is scheduled to be held on August 18, 2009, from 9:00 until noon at Carey Hilliard at Abercorn Extension. The cost is only $13.00 for lunch. The theme is “Building For The Future Through, Fellowship-Service, Support. All Retired Educators are asked to come and bring someone. More ... Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) received the Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law at the National Bar Association’s 84th Annual Convention in San Diego, California. More ... The International F. & A.M. Masons and O.E.S. Ruth Chapter #3 participated in the “Tea of Stars” and placed first in the Queen Contest, and first place in the table judging contest. More ... Union Mission Corporate has been selected for the 2009 Best of Savannah Award in the Social Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). More ... Student Registration Forms contain Safe Schools Questionnaire (required for grades 6-12), Opt-Out Notification Form, Code of Conduct/Attendance Truancy Form, and the Release of Student Records Form, Parental Request to Deny Access to Online Technology Resources, Student Residency Questionnaire and a Parent Survey . More ... Welcome new and returning families! We are delighted that you are choosing Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools for the 2009-2010 school year. More ... The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System’s Title I Office, in accordance with The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, has released the dates for parents to apply for a Choice school transfer. Under this legislation, public school districts are required to notify parents of students attending schools identified as “needs improvement.” More ... In an effort to better serve our students and reduce transportation costs for the district, the Savannah-Chatham County School Board has voted unanimously to change bell times for the 2009-10 school year. A committee of principals, central office staff and First Student developed the new schedule after several extensive meetings. More ... This year’s Learning for Life Student of the Year is Aric Bowker. Along with a group of ten other middle school students at Scott Alternative School, Aric participated in a new Learning for Life program during second semester. More ... As students across Georgia prepare to go back to school, the Ready Georgia campaign encourages parents to be prepared as well. Back-to-school means more than just new clothes, new teachers and new learning; it is also the perfect time to update Ready kits and family communications plans with new school information. More ... Early Start CC R & R of Southeast Georgia, operated by the Economic Development Division of Savannah Technical College, has received grant funding of $1.11M to expand its services to 34 counties in the area. More ... Chris Smith, an attorney at HunterMaclean, has been named to the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Savannah, a non-profit organization that provides a safe, welcoming place for more than 1,500 local youth and their families.Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Savannah has a mission to provide a safe, welcoming place for youth and their families which builds character and enab More ... Pastor Joyce C. Hall and Living Hope Community Fellowship would like to invite you to be a part of their Summer Block Party on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at 7:00pm. The participants for the event will be RJ and The UpBeats and Comedian Corie Johnson. More ... The American Diabetes Association's fall campaign, presented by Memorial Health University Physicians, takes on a new twist with three exciting events, all on one day. The kick-off for sponsors and teams for the new signature event will be on Tuesday, August 18 at 5:30 p.m., at the Gryphon Tea Room, 337 Bull Street, Savannah. The event is free and open to the public. More ... |
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