September 23, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

“Man on the Street”

The Savannah Tribune has begun a series entitled Man on the Street, in which we pose question to people within the community for their thoughts on current issues. More...

Richie Honored During United Negro College Fund’s An Evening Of Stars

An all-star lineup of performers and presenters came out to celebrate the career and commitment to education of Lionel Richie at the taping of UNCF's 31st annual television special, An Evening of Stars(R) on this past Saturday, September 12. More...

Divine Divas Needed

Calling all Divine Divas 50 and over!!! The Natalie Reynolds Young Women's Initiative needs you to compete in the 1st Woman of God Extravaganza. This event will showcase your talent as well as your fashion style. More...

Football Classic Job Fair set for September 25 in Atlanta

State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond recently announced that the Georgia Department of Labor and 100 Black Men of Atlanta will co-sponsor the Ninth Annual Atlanta Football Classic Job fair in conjunction with this year’s game between the More...

Youth Futures Authority Hosts Annual Community Summit

It is not too late to register for the Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority Community Summit IX on September 24-25, 2009 in the Savannah Civic Center’s Ballroom. More...

Savannah State and Armstrong Partner for Annual Career Fair

The 24th Annual Coastal Georgia Universities Career Fair, sponsored by Savannah State University (SSU) and Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU), will take place Wednesday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at SSU’s Tiger Arena. More...

Alpha Phi Alpha Members Perform Community Service

The Delta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., sponsored a community service event on Friday, September 18, 2009 at the home of Lillian Holmes at 802 Carter St. More...

Blasingame to Chair Georgia Economic’s Development Committee

At its annual conference in Savannah, the Georgia Economic Developers Association named Leah Blasingame chair of its Professional Development Committee. Leah is the Manager of Business & Industry for Macon Economic Development Commission. More...

Family and Friends Celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Jeffrey James

On Saturday, August 29, 2009, the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. along with with family and friends celebrated the 65th Birthday of Brother Dr. Jeffrey James at his lovely home on Oakview Drive in Sylvan Terrace. We congratulate Dr. More...

St. Paul’s launches Fall First Sunday Lecture Series

On the first Sunday of the months of October, November and December at 4:00 p.m., the Episcopal Church of Saint Paul the Apostle at 34th & Abercorn will host a lecture series exploring the intersection of the spirit and the arts. More...

Butler to hold Annual Choir Day Service

Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., 603 West Victory Drive, will hold its Annual Choir Day Vesper Service on Sunday, September 27, at 4 p.m. Guest musicians will be Mr. Steven Branyon, Organist, Mrs. More...

AWWIN’s Women’s Hand Up Challenge Issues Charge to Men

For about the last ten years, Sarahlyn Argrow of AWWIN, Inc. has dedicated her life to helping women who are less fortunate and are in need of a hand up to achieve their goals of self sufficiency and becoming a productive citizen. More...

Pinkney Named State Finalist in Miss Georgia Pre Teen Pageant

The National American Miss held their 2009 State Pageant July 2-5 at the Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta GA where Zakeyla Pinkney was pre-teen State Finalist. More...

Letter to The Editor

I am grasping for words to describe and thank you for a job well done by your staff. More...

West ChathamTeachers Attend AVID Summer Institute in Atlanta

On July 19, 2009 several teachers and Administrators from West Chatham Middle School attended the week long AVID Summer Institute in Atlanta, GA. More...

North Receives St. Joseph/Candler’s Lientz Award

Wanda Kay North, St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Manager of the Center for Clinical Research, is this year’s St. Joseph’s/Candler Lientz Award recipient. More...

Armstrong’s Dixon Awarded Scholarship

The Garden Club Council of Chatham County has awarded a scholarship to Tito Dixon, a sophomore majoring in theatre at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) and a resident of Washington County, GA. More...

Georgia Ports Authority Holds Annual State of the Port Address

On September 17, Georgia Ports Authority held its annual State of the Port Address. More...

Mo’Nique Becomes First Black Female to Host a Late Night Talk Show

Queen of Comedy Mo’Nique returns to BET this fall for her highly anticipated late night show debut, THE MO’NIQUE SHOW, on Monday, October 5. More...

Garden City's Police Department Receives 2009 Re-Accreditation

The City of Garden City is pleased to announce the Garden City Police Department recently completed all requirements for its 2009 re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). More...

School Citizenship Education Workshop A Crowd Pleaser

On Saturday September 12, 2009, more than one hundred school-aged children and their parents/guardians attended the School Citizenship Education Workshop and Back-to-School Pep Rally at the West Broad Street YMCA. More...