GABEO to hold Countywide Festival

By | June 17, 2009

The Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials (GABEO), in partnership with the Carver VIllage/Heights Mission Organization, and the Greenbriar Children’s Center will sponsor a Countywide Community Festival and Celebration on Saturday, June 20, at 6pm. The event will be held at the Kennedy Park, Carver Village, 905 Collat Street. Come and meet local, state, and federal officials, civil rights activists, … Continue reading “GABEO to hold Countywide Festival”

Sports with Walter Moore

By | June 17, 2009

As Savannah State University gears up for a visit from officials from the Mid- Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), this writer sat down with Dr. Earl Yarbrough (SSU president), Dr. Claud Flythe (SSU vice president of administration) and Bart Bellairs (SSU athletics director) last week to ask questions about SSU’s preparation for the upcoming visit. 1- What will conference affiliation do … Continue reading “Sports with Walter Moore”

Silver Cheetahs Excel in Academics

By | June 17, 2009

The legacy of the Scholar-Athlete is alive and well as the Savannah-Chatham Silver Cheetahs proudly carry the torch of academic excellence. On Sunday, June 7, 2009, the Silver Cheetahs were honored for achieving High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Excellent Conduct. The honorees from left to right are as follows, (front row) – Jamar Washington, Christian Smith, Immanuel Davis, Jamia … Continue reading “Silver Cheetahs Excel in Academics”

Zion Fair to host annual Revival

By | June 17, 2009

Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church, 4123 First Street, Garden City, invites you to be a part of our Annual Church Revival during the week of June 17-19. Our evangelist for the week will be Rev. James H. Terry, pastor of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Services will begin each night at 7:30p.m. We are looking for a spirit-filled time in … Continue reading “Zion Fair to host annual Revival”

CRCT Scores Increase in All Areas

By | June 17, 2009

Test scores for Georgia’s elementary and middle school students improved in all areas this year, but most dramatically in the crucial subjects of mathematics and science. Students posted gains on all 14 of the Criterion- Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in mathematics and science, all of which are aligned to Georgia’s more rigorous curriculum. “The 2009 CRCT results are very encouraging … Continue reading “CRCT Scores Increase in All Areas”

NOAA’s Gray’s Reef to Host Youth Educational Summit

By | June 17, 2009

NOAA’s Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, headquartered in Savannah, Ga., will host 40 students from across the nation this month during the National Association of Black Scuba Divers’ (NABS) Youth Educational Summit. The program’s goal is to develop young leaders through marine science. “Our goal is to provide these young people an interesting and thought-provoking week of activities that will … Continue reading “NOAA’s Gray’s Reef to Host Youth Educational Summit”

Savannah Becomes a We Can!City

By | June 17, 2009

The City of Savannah has launched We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition!), a fast-growing national movement of families and communities coming together to promote healthy weight in children ages 8-13 through improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time. We Can! is supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Childhood obesity is a serious … Continue reading “Savannah Becomes a We Can!City”

City to Join Statewide Recycling Campaign

By | June 17, 2009

The City of Savannah joined a statewide campaign that uses humor and the absurd to promote the benefits of recycling. City officials kicked off the campaign at a news conference on Wednesday, June 10, at the transfer center operated by Savannah’s recycling partner, Pratt Industries, located at 101 Kahn Industrial Court, Since the historic launch of the City’s singlestream curbside … Continue reading “City to Join Statewide Recycling Campaign”

NAACP to hold Community Wide Mass Meeting

By | June 17, 2009

The NAACP, National, State and Local offices, along with Rev. Matthew Southhall Brown, Sr., all area Churches, other local and National organizations, and concerned citizens are asked to come out and support this very important Community Wide Mass Meeting. A week of Prayer, Witnessing and Action will begin on Friday, June 19th to mobilize churches and citizens in Savannah and … Continue reading “NAACP to hold Community Wide Mass Meeting”

ACLU Makes Call For Paycheck Fairness Act

By | June 17, 2009

The American Civil Liberties Union marks the 46th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act with a call for the Senate to pass S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill that gives employees the legal tools needed to fight wage discrimination. Forty-six years ago – on June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act, a law … Continue reading “ACLU Makes Call For Paycheck Fairness Act”