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Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association Announces Honorees, Theme

The 2010 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association is happy to announce the Theme Contest Winners. They are: First Place, "A Dream of Change, A Future of Accomplishment", by Brittany Strobert of Robert W. More...

United Way of the Coastal Empire Raises $8,080,344

United Way of the Coastal Empire is pleased to announce the 2009 campaign has raised $8,080,344 or 98% of the $8.2 million goal to help people in need in our community. More...

A Local Beauty Queen- Brittany Jester

By Edith W. Anderson

Running for Miss Savannah State University was not something she decided to do at the spur of the moment. She had long realized that a campaign for such a prestigious office would be time-consuming and would take meticulous planning. More...

Social & Community News

100 Black Men of America and The Michael Baisden Show Partner to Encourage Mentorship

The 100 Black Men of America, Inc., The Michael Baisden Show and The National CARES Mentoring Movement have issued a national challenge to encourage adults to become more engaged in the community as mentors. More...

Bridging the Gap: Linking our History with Our Destiny”

First African Baptist Church, the oldest black church in North America will celebrate 232 years of serving God and the community. It was constituted in December, 1777 under the leadership of Rev. George Leile. More...

Golden Age Program Seeks Seniors

All seniors are encouraged to participate in the Golden Age Program at the beautiful Tatemville Lake and Community Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 333 Coleman St. More...

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Church

Savannah Concert Chorale Cancels Pew Rally

The Savannah Concert Chorale Pew Rally scheduled to be held at First Tabernacle Baptist church has been cancelled. For more information please contact Jernell Ferguson, (912) 233-8771 or James Stewart, (912) 201- 2400. More...

Solomon Temple to hold Choir Anniversary

Solomon Temple Church of God in Christ, 2005 Augusta Ave., will hold its Combined Choir’s Singing Anniversary on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 5p.m. Come out and glorify the name of the Lord with us! Elder Larry J. Gordon, Pastor. More...

New Hope to Celebrate Choir Anniversary

The JE Bailey Choir of the New Hope Baptist Church, 2416 MLK Jr. Blvd will celebrate their Choir Anniversary on December 13th, 2009 at 4:30pm. Many choirs will perform, and there will be special Breast Cancer testimony and tributes. More...

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Savannah State to Hold 175th Commencement

Savannah State University (SSU) will hold its 175th commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 12, at 10 a.m. in Tiger Arena. Approximately 200 students will receive undergraduate and graduate degrees following the commencement address by U.S. More...

100 Celebrity Men Who Cook to Support Youth

Enjoy an afternoon of good food and fun while you help to educate deserving youth in our community. More...

Health

Bethel Announces Candlelight, Watch Night Services

Pastor Jerome William Baker and the Bethel Family cordially extend an invitation to have you join us for the last Holy Communion of 2009. This will be a candlelight service on December 13, 2009 beginning at 5: 00 p. m. More...

Savannah Resident Participates in National Diabetes Program

Circle of Champions is a national diabetes awareness campaign designed to encourage people living with diabetes to strive for optimal blood sugar control. More...

AASU to Hold Winter Commencement

More than 700 graduating students will be on hand to receive diplomas during Armstrong Atlantic State University’s (AASU) winter commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 12. Two ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. More...

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Community Events

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. For further exciting information please call 234-7842 or Linda Fields at 238-2960 ext. 123. More...

Step Up For Financial Freedom

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

The 1970 Class of Alfred Ely Beach High School

is invited to an Unusual Christmas repast of crabs and oysters on December 12th, 2009 at 5:30 at the home of Vernon and Delores Jones. Please contact Vernon Jones at 912-224-7848 for details. More...

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