Women of Influence Recognized

By | February 11, 2009

The 2009 Audacity of Hope Ball and Reception for 100/Plus Black Women of Influence (BWOI) was held on January 23, 2009, at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Ballroom. The gala was held in celebration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and in honor of the 2009 inductees of BWOI. Mayor Otis Johnson gave the … Continue reading “Women of Influence Recognized”

National African American History Month: A Proclamation

By | February 11, 2009

The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped to define what it means to be an American. Arriving on ships on the shores of North America more than 300 years ago, recog- nized more as possessions than people, African Americans have come to know the freedoms fought for in establishing the United States and … Continue reading “National African American History Month: A Proclamation”

Mayor Otis Johnson to Host 3rd Small Business Conference

By | February 11, 2009

Savannah small business owners are invited to learn how to survive these troubled economic waters during the 3rd Annual Small Business Conference, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Savannah Civic Center. The event is hosted by Mayor Otis S. Johnson and the City of Savannah Economic Development Department. The conference is free and open to … Continue reading “Mayor Otis Johnson to Host 3rd Small Business Conference”

SCLC Drum Major Awards Herald New Era

By | February 11, 2009

As the United States prepared in January 2009 to inaugurate its first African-American president, members of the recently established Savannah Coastal Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) presented their first Drum Major Community Awards. The SCLC recognized more than a dozen individuals with awards of distinction for their contributions to the 1960s Civil Rights Movement that, nearly all … Continue reading “SCLC Drum Major Awards Herald New Era”

Emancipation Association Makes Financial Awards

By | February 11, 2009

The Emancipation Celebration held on January 1, 2009 at Asbury United Methodist Church was an historic event for several reasons. A special Litany of Thanksgiving was included for the election of Barack Obama as the first African American President of the United States, and for Larry Chisolm, the first African American District Attorney for Chatham County. Also, Presiding Elder J.E. … Continue reading “Emancipation Association Makes Financial Awards”

A new image for Sustainable Fellwood

By | February 11, 2009

Sustainable Fellwood, Savannah’s environmentally friendly affordable housing development, has a new logo celebrating its commitment to community and the environment. The logo was the winning entry in a contest open to Savannah area high school and college students. Yuan Yao, a Savannah College of Art and Design graduate student, designed the winning logo. Yuan was inspired by the development’s concern … Continue reading “A new image for Sustainable Fellwood”

Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis’ 2009 Inaugural Address (continued)

By | February 11, 2009

We are fortunate to have the experience and professionalism of Sheriff Al St. Lawrence and the members of his department in this undertaking. As the expanded detention center comes on line, the county will be soon thereafter be completing a major expansion of the courthouse. The increased capacity of courts will not only improve the efficiency of judicial proceedings but … Continue reading “Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis’ 2009 Inaugural Address (continued)”

Savannahians, Mark Your Place in History

By | February 11, 2009

The public is invited to contribute written messages to be sealed in the Black & White Gala ceremonial Time Capsule. The sealed contents will be opened perhaps hundreds of years from now. Details to be announced later. The Time Capsule is meant to preserve Savannahian’s messages, sentiments and ideas that represent this transformational time in history. The project is the … Continue reading “Savannahians, Mark Your Place in History”

2009-2010 Pre-Kindergarten Application Available

By | February 11, 2009

Applications for the 2009-2010 Pre-Kindergarten Program will be available Monday, February 2, 2009 through Monday, March 16, 2009. Funding from the Georgia Lottery, pending approval, will provide a limited number of Pre- Kindergarten classes to be held at various SCCPSS sites during the 2009-2010 school year. Children will be selected through a lottery process, which will be held at 10:00 … Continue reading “2009-2010 Pre-Kindergarten Application Available”

AASU Hosts Black History Month Events

By | February 11, 2009

Armstrong Atlantic State University will host two events that are free and open to the public in observance of Black History Month. A session of the 2009 National African American Read-In will be on February 13, from noon to 3 p.m. in Fine Arts Hall 206. AASU students, faculty, and staff will read from selected works by various African American … Continue reading “AASU Hosts Black History Month Events”