August 19, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Donate for a Doughnut at the Krispy Kreme

“Donate for a Doughnut” Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, August 29th. Look for The Blood Alliance bloodmobile in the parking lot of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at 2749 Skidaway Road from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM. More...

Strengthening Our Rural Roots and Voter Participation Keys to Community Development

The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc.(HCFS) heard from two more of the community-wide study groups involved in an examination of Tavis Smiley's The Covenant With Black America. More...

AWWIN to hold 12,000 Women Hand Up Challenge Kickoff Reception

AWWIN, Inc is hosting the AWWIN 12,000 Women Hand Up Challenge Kickoff Reception Thursday, August 27 at the Savannah Mall at 6:00PM. In the old Disney Store (Next to 24 Hours Fitness, Lower Level) More...

Clarence “Sey Hey”Maxwell Honored for Contributions to the Community

On August 11, 2009 a large group of friends and family gathered at Sey Hey and Mary's Sports Inn and Lounge, 2507 Bull Street to recognize Mr. Maxwell for his many contributions to various organizations and individuals in the Savannah community. More...

Beautiful Minds Program at St. James AME

The Beautiful Minds After School Program at St. James AME Church will offer homework tutorials for Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as CRCT, SAT, ACT, and High School Graduation Preparatory Workshops. More...

New Protections for Tenants in Foreclosed Properties

During the foreclosure crisis, renters in good standing have been evicted from properties in foreclosure with little or no notice. More...

Miracle Named Memorial Health’s Foundation Vice President

Memorial Health has announced the appointment of O. Phoenicia Miracle as its new vice president for the Memorial Health Foundation, the fundraising arm of the organization. She will officially start work on September 14. More...

Anderson Selected for National Scholarship

Adrian Anderson, a recent graduate of the Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program at Armstrong Atlantic State University, has been selected for a two-year, postgraduate, administrative fellowship with Catholic Healthcare Partners (CH More...

Nutrition Wellness Delays Nursing Home Placement

Results from a study on the impact of a Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) nutritional wellness program reveals older Georgians are staying in their own homes longer before having to enter a nursing home. More...

Chatham County Moves Ahead with 'Green' Plan

Chatham County officials have not forgotten about a plan to become the "greenest" in the state; much of the work is just occurring behind the scenes. More...

Morris Brown Opens for 2009-2010 School Term

Classes begin at Morris Brown College on Wednesday, August 26. New students began arriving on Sunday, August 17 and throughout the week; and registration begins on Monday, August 24. More...

Miller Earns Field Grade Promotion of Lieutenant Colonel

Major David D. Miller has been promoted to the Field Grade command rank of Lieutenant Colonel. More...

Cheetahs Rank Among Nation’s Top Ten

The Savannah- Chatham Silver Cheetahs traveled to Des Moines, Iowa July 30th - August 9th with fourteen (14) athletes to compete in the 2009 Amateur Athletic Union's Junior Olympic Games at Drake University Stadium. More...