Macedonia’s Joyful Sounds to hold Gospel Singing

By | February 17, 2010

The Joyful Sounds of Macedonia Baptist Church (Sandfly) invite you to a gospel singing on February 20, 2010. All are welcome to atend. The Church is located at 1948 Gladstone St. Rev. Jerome Stokes, Pastor, Dea. R.C. Sheppard, Chairman of Deacons

W. W. Law Lecture to explore African Americans in the Confederacy

By | February 17, 2010

In keeping with the 21st Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival theme, Our Journey from a Glorious Past, the 2010 W.W. Law Lecture will explore the role of African Americans in the Confederacy. Earl Ijames, curator of African American and Community History for the North Carolina Museum of Art, will present “In Search of the Colored Confederate Soldiers” on Feb. 18, … Continue reading “W. W. Law Lecture to explore African Americans in the Confederacy”

Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council Holds Annual Dinner

By | February 17, 2010

The Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council presented several major awards and three scholarships at the 12th Annual Tourism Awards & Scholarship Dinner presented by Georgia Power, which was held at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto on February 11, 2010. Steve Green of Stephen Green Properties, Inc. received the John P. Rousakis Community Champion Award. The award, which is named in memory … Continue reading “Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council Holds Annual Dinner”

Grand Festival Day is Entertainment Highlight of Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival

By | February 17, 2010

The 21st Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival, presented by Savannah State University and the City of Savannah, includes Grand Festival Day on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Savannah Civic Center. Considered the highlight of the heritage celebration, Grand Festival Day is packed with family-oriented activities that include a health fair, youth talent showcase, workshops, vending and more. The day begins … Continue reading “Grand Festival Day is Entertainment Highlight of Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival”

The New Savannah Mass Choir Makes Its Debut

By | February 17, 2010

The New Savannah Mass Choir made their debut with a concert held recently at the First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The Savannah Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc. sponsored this celebration of gospel music. The event included Praise and Worship by the Voices in Ministry of Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, Georgia. Also performing on this program … Continue reading “The New Savannah Mass Choir Makes Its Debut”

Office Services Celebrates Anniversary

By | February 17, 2010

2010 Census Ad Campaign Positioned to Save Taxpayers Millions

By | February 17, 2010

There has been some recent criticism about spending taxpayer money on advertising for the 2010 Census. Experience from the 2000 Census, however, shows that paid advertising can motivate people to respond to the census form by mail, while saving taxpayer dollars. The Census Bureau projects for every one percentage point increase in the national mail back participation rate for the … Continue reading “2010 Census Ad Campaign Positioned to Save Taxpayers Millions”

Baptist Minister’s Union to Install New Officers

By | February 17, 2010

Rev. Dr. Bernita Williams, The Outgoing President of Savannah Baptist Minister’s Union announces the installation of the 2010 Officers of the Savannah Baptist Minister’s Union (SBMU). The SBMU Installation Services will be held on February 21, 2010 5:30 P.M. at the Connors Temple Baptist Church, where Rev. Dr. Bennie R. Mitchell is Pastor. The SBMU newly appointed Officers are: Rev. … Continue reading “Baptist Minister’s Union to Install New Officers”

Local Students Nominated for All American High School Team

By | February 17, 2010

With their nominations to the McDonald’s All American® High School Boys Basketball Team, Rashawn Mitchell and Joshua Shelton of Urban Christian Academy, Brandon Mobley of Groves High School, and Jareal Smith of Johnson High School were recently recognized some of the top prep standouts in the nation, becoming four of the 46 male players nominated for the honor in Georgia. … Continue reading “Local Students Nominated for All American High School Team”

Having Cereal For Breakfast?

By | February 17, 2010

Actually I like cereal as a snack, also. Any time of the day. Especially if I had something else for breakfast. Nothing could be quicker or easier. Even on the go, pour some cereal into a plastic baggie, or better a wide mouth jar with a top, take rice milk or almond milk in a travel pack and you’re off. … Continue reading “Having Cereal For Breakfast?”