June 16, 2010 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Leopold’s Ice Cream Awarded Golden Broom Award

Savannah Development & Renewal Authority (SDRA) recognized Leopold’s Ice Cream with the second quarter Golden Broom Award. The award ceremony took place on Friday, June 4th, 2010 at 11:00AM at 212 E. Broughton Street. More...

United Way Offers Low Income Families a Fresh Start

For low income families facing critical situations due to a loss in income or unfortunate economic circumstances, help is on the way. More...

Jenkins High Students Wins Ipod Touch From Georgia Power

Georgia Power made the presentation of the IPOD Touch to a Jenkins High School student on Thursday June 3rd. More...

Goldwire Named 2010 Georgia AFL/CIO Labor Leader of the Year

Alfreda J. Goldwire, has been selected as Georgia AFL/CIO's 2010 Labor Leader of the Year, in recognition for her leadership and service as President of Savannah Federation of Teachers/Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (SFT/PRSP). More...

TLOD is the Best Kept Secret in Savannah

The Savannah Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated (TLOD) continually strives to enhance and enrich the lives of youth and adults through communitybased programs and projects. More...

COLA to Host First Inmate’s Family Conference

Community Organizing Legal Assistance, COLA, will host its first Inmate’s Family Conference on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Fairlawn Baptist Church, 4719 Augusta Rd., Garden City, Ga. from 9-3. More...

Wildcats deemed Victorious Against the Sabers

The Savannah Wildcats captured another victory against the Birmingham Sabers with a final score of 101 to 91 on June 11. More...

The Georgia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. Holds Annual Convention

The Savannah chapter of the Georgia Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. will host the convention on June 18 - 20, 2010 at the Savannah Hilton Garden Inn - Midtown, 5711 Abercorn Street. More...

BRAVO Summer Music Camp 2010

BRAVO's 12th Annual Summer Music Camp 2010 is scheduled for a one, two week camp. Week one: Tuesday, July 6, 2010 to Friday, July 9, 2010 and week two: Monday, July 12, 2010 to Friday, July 16, 2010 at DeRenne Middle School, 1009 Clinch Street. More...

Dump the Pump

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) in partnership with the City of Savannah and the Savannah Bicycle Campaign are promoting “Dump the Pump Day” on Thursday, June 17, 2010. More...

Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder

True beauty resonates on the inside, and exudes brilliance and luster on the outside. More...

Ordination Service for Min. Yusuf Shabazz

The public is cordially invited to witness the ordination service for Min. Yusuf K. Shabazz on Father's Day Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 5:00 pm. It will be held at the First New A.M. Christian Church 2611 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah, Ga. More...

CNN and Leadership Unplugged Celebrate 5th Anniversary

CNN Worldwide, in partnership with Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. More...

The Junior League Announces 2009- 2010 Volunteers of the Year

At the May Annual Meeting, the Junior League of Savannah announced its Volunteers of the Year Awards. There are four categories of awards, all of which recognize and support the mission of the Junior League and its impact on the community. More...

African American Lectionary Provides Resources to Help Troubled Youth, Strengthen Young Men

The African American Lectionary, a free online resource which highlights the African American ecclesial traditions and the liturgical calendar in African American churches, is raising awareness this Father’s day of the need to develop the Afri More...

Board of Commissioners Proposes Increase in Property Taxes

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners today announces its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 0 percentage over the rollback millage rate for General Maintenance and Operations taxes, 0 percentage over the rollback More...