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Georgia Historical Society's Georgia Days to Include Aaron and Turner

The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) has announced the schedule of events for Georgia Days 2010, to be held February 2-13 in commemoration of the 277th anniversary of the founding of the Georgia colony. More...

Family of Nigerian Bomb Suspect Pens Open Letter Expressing Shock

Special to the NNPA from GIN

The family of a young Nigerian traveller who allegedly attempted to detonate a powerful explosive while travelling to Detroit from Amsterdam, has issued a statement that provides more details of the alleged conversion of their son to extremist belie More...

Georgia Receives High Marks for Educational Data System

Georgia is one of only 11 states that have the 10 Essential Elements of developing and using longitudinal data systems to improve student achievement, according to a national report released recently. The U.S. More...

Social & Community News

Savannah Technical College Appoints Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mr. Jim Wheeless has been named Vice President for Academic Affairs at Savannah Technical College. He most recently served as Acting President of Flint River Technical College in Thomaston, Ga. More...

President Receives H1N1 Vaccination

Last week, President Barack Obama received the swine flu vaccine in an attempt to prove the vaccine is safe. "People need to understand that this vaccine is safe," Obama said. "Michelle and I just got the shots ourselves... More...

Mansion on Forsyth Park to Host Stylish New Year's Eve Gala

The Mansion on Forsyth Park, an award-winning luxury hotel in Savannah, Ga., will host a chic New Year's Eve Gala on Thursday, December 31, welcoming 2010 in signature high style. More...

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Church

Plumb-Lining Church Music

By: Debora Y. Fonteneau, Ph.D., M.Div. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little... More...

Second Ebenezer to hold Watch Night Service, and Announce New Service Time

The Pastor and Members of Second Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 800 Colbert Street, cordially extends an invitation to the community to attend our Annual Watch Night Service on Thursday, December 31, at 10:30 p.m. More...

“If You Can't Take the Heat...”

Can you stand the heat? Well it's hot in Monumental's kitchen and only the strong and highly favored will survived. Bring your “A” game because you're going to need it! More...

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Civil Rights Icon Percy Sutton Dies

(NNPA) - Percy Sutton, best known outside New York for his involvement in the civil rights movement and founding a communications empire, died on December 26. He was 89. More...

Savannah’s Black Heritage Festival 2010 Set for February 6-21

The 21st Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival kicks off its celebration on February 6, 2010, and will continue through Sunday, February 21st with some pre- and post-festival events. More...

Health

Liquid Calories and Weight Loss

The goal of this column and the goal of the Health Restoration 101 programs are to help to maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life. More...

Representative Mickey Stephens Joins Legislators to Study Latest Health Developments

State Representative Mickey Stephens (DSavannah) joined a group of state legislators from across the nation who met with national health experts during an invitation-only two day conference Dec. 11-12 in San Francisco, Calif. More...

Four-Star General Named to MCGHealth Board

Augusta, Ga. -- Larry R. Ellis has been appointed to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of MCGHealth. Ellis is the Chief Executive Officer of Ellis Services and Solutions Enterprises in Atlanta. More...

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Community Events

Community Events

Bridges to Our Future The Hungry Club Forum invited the community to attend Bridges to Our Future. The event will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2010. Mayor Otis S. Johnson will be the speaker for this event. The event will take place 9:30 a.m. More...

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