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May 26, 2010 / Social & Community News

Barber Graduates from Norfolk State University

Brittany Nicole Barber, daughter of Dwayne and Shelia Barber, graduated from Norfolk State University on May 8, 2010 with a major in Psychology. Dwayne is a 1983 graduate of Savannah State University and retired Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy. More...

Adams Attends Swearing In for Surgeon General

E. Bruce Adams, owner and mortician of Adams Funeral Services was invited to Washington, D.C. to attend the swearing in ceremony of Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin. Dr. Benjamin and Mr. Adams are friends from their Morehouse College days. More...

Local Non-Profit Named One of Top 50 Arts Organizations in the U.S.

All Walks of Life (AWOL), a local non-profit organization that specializes in an array of diverse youth programs, has recently been honored as a semi-finalist for the Coming Up Taller Award. More...

Fathers’ Day Concert Featuring Equinox Quintet

Jazz – Just Across The River presents the Annual Fathers’ day Concert, featuring the Equinox Jazz Quintet with Jeremy Davis, on Sunday, June 20 at 5 pm at the Westin Savannah Harbor on Hutchinson Island. More...

Local Author Releases New Children’s Book

Savannah's own children's book author Niyoka M. McCoy has released her new book. The book, titled "My Sister Cami, will captivate cover to cover. You will not want to put this book down . More...

Savannah Asian Festival Offers ‘Tour of the East’

The 15th Annual Savannah Asian Festival brings an entire continent of unique cultures, cuisines, performances and fun to the Savannah Civic Center on June 5. More...

Old Savannah City Mission Receives Award

The ASSOCIATION OF PAROLING AUTHORITIES INTERNATIONAL (APAI) presented the Old Savannah City Mission its “Community Service Award” in recognition of its FRESH START PROGRAM. More...

Free Summer Concerts Return to Johnson Square

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs announced that it will be presenting a series of free live concerts in Johnson Square throughout the summer. Sixteen concerts are planned from June 2 through July 23. More...

Bogans Named Communications Manager at International Paper

International Paper has hired Savannahian Karen Bogans as their new Communication Manager. Bogans recently joined the IP team after serving two years as the Executive Director of The First Tee of Savannah. More...

Building Safety Month Concludes

The Chatham County Department of Building Safety and Regulatory Services will conclude “National Building Safety Month” on Saturday, May 29th at the Home Depot on Abercorn. More...

NAACP Passes Emergency Resolution to Aid Victims of Oil Spill Disaster

Washington, DC – The NAACP passed an emergency resolution at its national board meeting last week committing the Association to take action in support of the thousands of Gulf Coast communities affected by an oil drilling disaster delivering a More...