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City of Savannah Wins National Award for Revitalization

The National League of Cities recognized the City of Savannah today with its highest honor for its innovative work revitalizing distressed neighborhoods. More...

Social & Community News

Savannah State to Celebrate 119 Years

Savannah State University (SSU) will celebrate 119 years as an institution of higher learning during the annual Founders Day observance on Monday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. in Tiger Arena. More...

An Historic Step Toward Health Care for All Americans

By Congressman Charles Rangel

Washington, DC -- The U.S. House of Representatives, under Democratic leadership, has taken a giant, historic step to bring quality and affordable health care to all Americans. More...

Sigma Tau Chapter Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Sigma Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at Armstrong Atlantic State University, supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Breast Cancer Tea held at the Compass Point Clubhouse on October 26, 2009. More...

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Church

St. Mary’s to hold One Night Revival

On Thursday Nov. 19th, 2009, St. James Baptist Church, 1511 Augusta Ave, will be hosting a one night revival. Guest Minster will be Rev. Richard Hall Sr. of Second Arnold Baptist Church. Service will start at 7:30 pm. More...

Sound of Joy School of Music to hold Fall Recital

Mr. Errol A. Roach, Ed. S. and the Sound of Joy School of Music cordially invites you to its Fall Recital featuring Student of Voice on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. More...

Jerusalem to Hold Choir Anniversary

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Family, 904 Staley Avenue is cordially inviting the public to help them celebrate the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Combined Choir’s Anniversary on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 6:00pm. Rev. More...

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Brown Honored for Service During WWII

Rev. Matthew Southall Brown Sr. of Savannah, Georgia received an award for his service to the nation during World War II from the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum on November 10. More...

Celebration Explores the African American Influence on Mercer’s Music

The West Broad Street/ Johnny Mercer Task Force and The Johnny Mercer Centennial Committee presented a day of celebration recognizing the African American influences on the music of Johnny Mercer on November 16. More...

Health

Insulin Resistance

Are you suffering from one of the most common diseases of the modern age? No, not a deadly new virus. Not cancer. Not heart disease. It's a disease caused by the body's inability to make the most of the foods we eat. More...

Chatham and Effingham Health Departments Expand Target Groups for H1N1 Vaccination

The Chatham and Effingham County Health Departments are now offering the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine to additional target groups as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More...

DBHDD to Celebrate $2.4 Million Grant Award

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and Savannah Chatham County Area will celebrate receiving a $480,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with Mayor Otis More...

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Community Events

United Way Turkey Trot

Please join us for the First United Way Turkey Trot to be held on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Daffin Park. The 5K Run will begin at 8:00a.m. and the 1.5M Walk begins at 8:05 a.m. More...

Volunteers Needed

Share your time and special talents with others, join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. More...

Step Up For Financial Freedom

Learn how to save and budget money wisely: Free class offered on alternate Mondays. More...

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