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Social & Community News August 19, 2009  RSS feed
Baker Receives Inaugural Barack Obama Political Leadership Award
      The National Bar Association (NBA) presented Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker with its first annual Barack Obama Political Leadership Award at its 84th annual meeting in San Diego, California on Friday. The award recognizes Baker’s pioneering achievements as a public servant and elected official.
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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.
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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 (CHP) at their Youngstown, Ohio location.
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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. All who register to donate will receive a free beverage and doughnut of their choice.
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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.
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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.
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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. "They have been very responsive," said Larry Miles, a member of the Chatham Environmental Forum, a group of community volunteers that crafted the plan.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Miller Earns Field Grade Promotion of Lieutenant Colonel
      Major David D. Miller has been promoted to the Field Grade command rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Lieutenant Colonel Miller serves as the Mission Support Group Commander of the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), Savannah's unique military air training facility, and an element of the Georgia Air National Guard, headquartered at Savannah International Airport.
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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.
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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. The Silver Cheetahs gave a stellar performance on the track and in field events to be awarded a total of fourteen (14) medals.
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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.
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