December 16, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

“Miracle on May Street”

On Saturday, December 19, 2009, hundreds of Savannah kids will get the Christmas they wish for. More...

Countdown To The New Year

The Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, and its Pastor, N.N. Boles and Assoc. Pastor, W.M. McGowan invite you, the public, to be our honored guest during our annual Watch Night Service. It will be held on December 31, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. More...

Three Receive Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah Rookie of the Year Award

Matthew Young awarded the Association's first “Rookie of the Year” award to the triumvirate of Adrienne Durden, Mandy Grubbs and Jennifer King. More...

Tavis Smiley Goes Primetime

BLACK PR WIRE) LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tavis Smiley and PBS will expand their relationship in 2010 with the January premiere of THE TAVIS SMILEY REPORT, a series of four hour-long primetime specials that will air throughout 2010. More...

Superintendent’s Student of the Month

The Superintendent’s Student of the Month for November is Melissa Vargas, a senior at Groves High School. Nominated by several of her teachers, Melissa was chosen for her academic performance and positive attitude. More...

Junior League Accepting Community Program Development Applications

The Junior League of Savannah is now accepting applications for 2010-2011 Community Program Development Applications for the Golden Isles and South Carolina Lowcountry. The deadline to submit applications is February 1, 2010. More...

100 Black Men of Savannah Elect New Officers

The 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc. has elected Lloyd A. Johnson president for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2010. More...

Local Delegation Attends NCNW's 54th National Convention

Members of the Savannah Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., attended the organization's 54th National Convention, held at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from December 1st throug More...

SCAD Presents Holiday Matinee

The Savannah College of Art and Design invites the local community to the second annual SCAD Holiday Matinee, a family-friendly celebration of holiday spirit, Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More...

The Sixth Annual Greater West Savannah Christmas Parade

The Greater West Savannah Communities of Hudson Hill, West Savannah and Woodville are proud to announce their 6th Annual Greater West Savannah Christmas Parade. This year's parade marshal is Mr. More...

E-93 Hosts Annual Food Drive for Wesley Community Centers

For the ninth consecutive year, Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc. was honored to have E 93-Radio host the annual “Up on the Roof” event, which took place on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. More...

Sustainable Fellwood Given Energyvalue Housing Award

The National Association of Home Builders Research Center has given an Energyvalue Housing Award to master developer Melaver, Inc., for the green affordable housing development Sustainable Fellwood. More...

City of Savannah Launches Low-Flow Toilet Voucher Program

City of Savannah water customers can now apply to receive a voucher for a free, low-flow toilet. More...

Hitch Village holds Rememberance Celebration

Most of us only know Hitch Village by reputation- -drug busts and police chases. But for hundreds of families, Hitch Village is the only home they've ever known, ever had. More...