Bank on Savannah Campaign Launched

By | April 29, 2009

The Banking Taskforce, Step Up Savannah, Inc., and the City of Savannah on April 24, 2009 launched the Bank On Savannah campaign. Modeled after successful campaigns to reach the unbanked in the cities of San Francisco and Seattle, Bank On Savannah encourages unbanked individuals to open a new “Bank On” account at participating financial institutions. Since 2007, the Banking Taskforce … Continue reading “Bank on Savannah Campaign Launched”

Cultural Arts Theatre presents ‘Pippin’

By | April 29, 2009

The City of Savannah’s Cultural Arts Theatre will be presenting its spring production, Pippin, May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 16 and 17 in the Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., located at 9 W. Henry St. Written by Roger O. Hirson, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the musical follows Pippin, the son of Charlemagne, the fabled King of … Continue reading “Cultural Arts Theatre presents ‘Pippin’”

SSU Scholarship Gala Benefits Deserving Students

By | April 29, 2009

The Savannah State University Scholarship Gala,, the university’s premier scholarship fundraiser, will be held at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center on May 1 at 7 p.m. The black-tie affair will include dinner, dancing and performances by the SSU Revue and Black Diamond Dance Ensemble. Proceeds will be used to support scholarships for students like Rahja` Sharp, a graduate … Continue reading “SSU Scholarship Gala Benefits Deserving Students”

Goodness and Mercy Foundation holds Annual Gala

By | April 29, 2009

Mrs. Eva Poole Celebrates her 101st Birthday

By | April 29, 2009

It was certainly an evening to remember as family and friends of Eva Gertrude Phillips Poole gathered at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Sandfly to help her celebrate her 101st birthday on Saturday, April 18. A beautiful program was put together by Mrs. Poole’s children and grandchildren which afforded family and friends the opportunity to participate and show a little … Continue reading “Mrs. Eva Poole Celebrates her 101st Birthday”

Jordan Selected as Professor of the Year

By | April 29, 2009

Kenneth Jordan, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, was named Savannah State University Professor of the Year by the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) midshipmen. The award was presented during the NROTC Annual Spring Review on April 16. “To be recognized by the students whose lives I impact in the NROTC unit is a great … Continue reading “Jordan Selected as Professor of the Year”

13th Annual Earth Day Festival Largest in Georgia

By | April 29, 2009

Thousands of environmentally conscious citizens gathered in Forsyth Park on April 18 to celebrate Earth Day 2009. The weekend festival, held before the official Earth Day observance on April 22nd, was the largest community Earth Day event in Georgia. The Earth Day Festival RecycleRama provided a recycling opportunity for many problematic items, such as paint. Participating citizens helped keep over … Continue reading “13th Annual Earth Day Festival Largest in Georgia”

Mayor to hold Town Hall Meeting

By | April 29, 2009

The next quarterly Town Hall Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Savannah Civic Center. The focus of the meeting will be the impact of public school student truancy, suspension and expulsion on our community. Mayor Otis Johnson, and a representative from the African American Male Achievement Group will make presentations on the topic. The … Continue reading “Mayor to hold Town Hall Meeting”

Delta Sigma Theta Sponsors Annual May Week

By | April 29, 2009

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Savannah Alumnae Chapter will observe its annual May Week Celebration, – Saturday, May 2, 2009. May Week will kickoff with “Celebrating our Youth in the Arts and Education”- Saturday, May 2, 2009 – 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Jepson Center for the Arts, located at 207 West York Street. This program will … Continue reading “Delta Sigma Theta Sponsors Annual May Week”

Gallup Named Surgeon Of The Year

By | April 29, 2009

Donald Gallup, M.D., a physician at ACI Surgical Associates, has been honored by the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) as the Distinguished Surgeon of the year. Gallup has been at Memorial Health for twelve years and is professor, chair, and program director of obstetrics and gynecology at Mercer University School of Medicine (Savannah). He is also the associate director of … Continue reading “Gallup Named Surgeon Of The Year”