September 30, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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Chatham County Youth Seek to Raise Awareness During National Week of Action

Dozens of young people gathered at the Chatham County Old Courthouse as the Chatham County Youth Commission, Youth Futures Authority, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance at Armstrong Atlantic State University, the Georgia Parents for Responsible H More...

Barrow Votes to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) recently voted to extend unemployment insurance benefits for American families who have been hit hardest by the recession. More...

Coleman Elected Metropolitan Planning Commission Chair

W. Shedrick Coleman has been elected Chairman of the Chatham County- Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission. Mr. Coleman, local architect, was appointed to the Planning Commission by the Chatham County Commissioners in 2006. More...

S.P.A.C.E. Seeks Artists for 2010 Exhibitions

The City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs announced that it is seeking artists to exhibit at Gallery S.P.A.C.E. in 2010. More...

Celebrated Educator to Keynote NAACP Freedom Fund and Awards Program

In honor of the 100th Anniversary of the NAACP, the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Branch will hold its Freedom Fund Dinner and Awards Program at 6:30 p.m. More...

Southern Christian Leadership Conference This Weekend

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference will be held this weekend October 2-4, here in Savannah, Ga. Events will take place at the Quality Inn Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Registration is $15 and includes all workshops and various events. More...

GeoVista Credit Union Opens at Woodville-Tompkins Institute

The Future Leaders Branch of the GeoVista Credit Union opened at Woodville Tompkins Technical and Career Institute on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. SCCPSS superintendent Dr. More...

Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship and CNN's Roland S. Martin... A Perfect Match!

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's strong beliefs in education and support of scholarships for our youth have brought Savannah Alumnae Chapter to a great challenge of raising funds for the more than $9,000.00 it awards in scholarships every year. More...

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum to hold Founder’s Day Bash

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum “Georgia’s first Official Civil Rights Museum,” kicks off its 2010 Capital Campaign with a Founder’s Appreciation Bash on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. More...

Top Ladies Of Distinction: Savannah Chapter Briefs - 2009

The Savannah Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD) continually strives to enhance and enrich the lives of youth and adults through community based programs and projects. More...

Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s to Perform in Midway

New Testament House of Prayer will present Stellar Award Winning Lee Williams and the Spiritual Q.C.’s on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Midway Middle School in Midway, Ga. More...

Commercial Truck Driving Comes to Savannah Tech’s Liberty Campus

Top officials from Liberty County and Savannah Technical College gathered on the tarmac at the Liberty County Airport this afternoon to announce the arrival of Commercial Truck Driving instruction for Liberty County. More...

“The Conspirator” Still Seeking Background Extras

The feature film "The Conspirator," directed by acclaimed actor and director Robert Redford, is still seeking extras for filming set to begin in mid-October and continuing into December. More...

Junior League to hold Annual Thrift Sale

The 62nd annual Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale will be held on Oct.2 from 10 am to 2 pm and Oct. 3 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Savannah Civic Center. Admission is $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Items sold on Saturday are halfprice. More...