August 26, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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Omegas Attend Leadership Training, Thank Community for Support

Local members of Mu Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated recently attended National Leadership Training on July 22-25 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More...

Innocence Society to host “Freedom Not Torture”

By: Bianca Rainwater, Intern, Savannah Tribune

The Innocence Society, a nonprofit organization that aims to correct flaws within the criminal justice system, will host “Freedom not Torture for Malachi Kobina York.” The event is Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. More...

Georgia Historical Society Receives Grant to Enhance Teaching African American History

The Georgia Historical Society is pleased to announce it has been awarded two grants totaling $291,327 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to enhance the teaching of African-American history and culture and the American Civil War by More...

Black Public Administrators hold Annual Beverly Whitehead Banquet

On Thursday, August 20, the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) held its Annual Beverly M. Whitehead Scholarship Banquet at the Savannah Civic Center. More...

Habersham Street YMCA Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Playground

On Thursday, August 20, 2009 the Habersham YMCA held an official dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new playground facility. Project contributors and volunteers were on site for the ceremony. More...

GEMA Reminds Residents of National Preparedness Month

Ready Georgia, the emergency preparedness campaign from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), is asking fifth-grade students across the state to recognize National Preparedness Monthin September with a creative art and essay contest about More...

Chatham County Youth Commission to Sponsor Annual Back to School Cruise

The Chatham County Youth Commission will sponsor their 6th Cruising Back To School aboard the Georgia Queen Riverboat! This event will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 from 6:30 pm - 9:00pm on River Street. (Boarding is at 6:45 PM). More...

Grand Opening of Joyful Noise Ministry at New Covenant Church

Joyful Noise is the newest ministry at the New Covenant Church. The Grand Opening will be held on Thursday Night, September 17 at 7pm. More...

Savannah Black Nurses Association to hold Annual Scholarship Banquet

The Savannah Black Nurses Association will hold its Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet on Friday, August 28, 7pm at the Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, 11111 Abercorn St. The donation is $20.00. More...