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Social & Community News February 3, 2010  RSS feed
Peacock Promoted to Outreach Coordinator
      The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Regina Peacock to the position of Outreach Coordinator. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Regina Peacock joined the staff of Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) on an interim basis in 2008 coming on full-time as a Program Assistant in 2009.
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Savannah State Receives $4 million Grant Award
      Savannah State University was awarded a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a five-year project that will strengthen the university’s research capacity and infrastructure to promote minority health and eliminate health disparities.
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SSU National Alumni Association Announces Cancellation of Ebony Fashion Fair
      The Savannah State University National Alumni Association Savannah Chapter regrets to announce the cancellation of the February 24th 2010 Ebony Fashion Fair. The Spring 2011 Season's show was cancelled due to the untimely death of Mrs. Eunice Walker Johnson, Ebony Fashion Fair's producer and director. The Savannah Chapter apologizes to its Supporters and the community.
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Concert Series to Feature Ronald Campbell
      The Concert Series of Wesley Monumental Church will feature Ronald Campbell, Bass-baritone in a free concert of arias, art songs, spirituals and hymns on Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 P.M. Wesley Monumental Church is located at 429 Abercorn Street at Calhoun Square in the historic district.
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Savage to Keynote Meritorious Awards Dinner
      Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club Alumni and Friends Association, Inc present Carter Julian Savage, Ed.D, as the Keynote Speaker for the 7th. Annual Meritorious Service Awards Dinner on Saturday, February 6, 2010, 6:00 P.M. Dr. Carter Julian Savage is the Chief Idea Officer for IAM Consulting.
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State of Georgia Announces Job Training Partnership with Microsoft
      Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced that Georgia and Microsoft will combine efforts in a unique, public-private partnership to provide free technology training to displaced workers. "This partnership will provide thousands of Georgians with the education and skills required to succeed in the new economy," Governor Perdue said.
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Bethel Missionary’s Youth Choir to Celebrate 3rd Anniversary
      The Youth Ministry of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church extends an invitation to you to come and share with them in their 3rd Youth Anniversary. Please come and be blessed with song, dance, poem, and praise. The celebration will be held o February 28, 2010 at 5 p.m. We are inviting the surrounding youth choirs, this is a new year, and its time for new fellowship.
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President to Propose New Small Business Jobs and Wages Tax Cut
     WASHINGTON, DC – Recently in Baltimore, Maryland, President Obama announced details of the Small Business Jobs and Wages Tax Cut, one of his new proposals to create good jobs in America. In Wednesday’s State of the Union Address, President Obama outlined a series of ways he will fight to create good paying jobs and continue our economic recovery.
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The 2009 Junior League Thrift Sale Raises $126,898.00
      The Junior League of Savannah recently held its 62nd Annual Thrift Sale, its largest annual fundraiser to support its community projects. This year's event raised a total of $126,898.00 for advocacy for women and children.
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Mont Zion to hold Women’s Prayer Breakfast
      On Saturday, February 13, 2010, the Women of Mount Zion Baptist Church will host a Prayer Breakfast at 8:30 AM.
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9th Annual Leadership Conference - February 4-6
      First African Baptist Church and Tremont Temple Baptist Church are extremely honored and excited about hosting the 9th Annual Leadership Conference this year, which will be facilitated by President Clarence Moore.
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Beach Institute Presents: Nothing Is As It Seems, Works by Malaika Favorite
      On Sunday, February 7, 2010, the Beach Institute will open the first exhibit in the 2010 series, A New Vision for the Arts.
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Final Phase of Truman Parkway Construction to Begin
      The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $67.5 million contract for construction of the fifth and final phase of the Harry S. Truman Parkway. Work should begin this spring or summer on the extension from Whitefield Avenue to Abercorn Street with completion anticipated by 2014.
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Chatham County Deacons & Deaconess Donate to Area Organizations
      The Chatham County Deacons and Deaconess Union, an organization of Christian men and women from various local churches has answered the call of area needs. The Deacons & Deaconess made a $1,000.00 donation to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund to help meet the needs of recent earthquake victims.
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Grant Receives Appointment to United States Air Force Academy
      Joseph Grant, a member of Zion Baptist Church in Marietta, has received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 2014. He will be joining a select group of our nation's finest young people as he takes this challenging and rewarding step toward becoming a professional Air Force officer.
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Greater Pentecostal to host Blood Drive
      Greater Pentecostal Temple will hold a Blood Drive on Sunday February 7 from 1-5 p.m. 5905 South Okatie Hwy. Hardeeville, S.C. To schedule an appointment call 843-784-6988. Walk-ins ate welcome. Please bring a governmentissued ID to donate.
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A New Savannah Business Concept
      John Osborne, proprietor of Garden City Express, recently launched his new one-day trip to and from Atlanta, Ga. The one-day excursion is designed to provide a hassle free trip to Atlanta for quick and easy business meetings, shopping with friends, visits to enjoy family, or for whatever need a passenger desires.
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David Smart, Jr. Passes Away
      David Edward Smart, Jr., "Junior" passed away peacefully in Loma Linda, California on January 21, 2010. He was born July 25, 1934 in Savannah. Georgia and was the son of the late David E. Smart, Sr. and Alberta Patrick Smart. David attended Florence Street School, Haven Home School and Beach High School in Savannah.
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Savannah Philharmonic To Donate Proceeds to Benefit Local Charities
      The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus & Orchestra will present four checks to local charities at a special presentation on February 4, 2010 at 12:30 p.m.
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Coleman Recognized for Years of Service By AFCA
      Longtime Johnson High School teacher, coach and athletics director Roosevelt Stuart Coleman was recently recognized by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) for his many years of service to the sport.
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Local Historian Premiers Documentary about Historic Black Church
      Constituted in 1777, First African Baptist represents more than just a building or even a gathering of believers— it is also the story of slaves who took the money they’d saved to buy their freedom and used it instead to buy property and a building for a church on Franklin Square, the story of a pastor who was whipped for his faith in a time when it was illegal to teach blacks to r
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