Brock to Speak at SSU Founders Day

By | November 09, 2011

Savannah State University (SSU) professor emerita and former acting president Annette K. Brock, Ph.D., will be the guest speaker at the university’s Annual Founders Day Observance at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at Tiger Arena. Portraits of past SSU presidents will be unveiled following the ceremony. A native Savannahian and graduate of Beach High School, Brock earned a Bachelor of … Continue reading “Brock to Speak at SSU Founders Day”

Jumpstarting Our Economy

By | November 09, 2011

There’s pretty much universal agreement throughout the country that our government has too many regulations on the books. It’s never been more difficult or time consuming to try and start a small business or expand an existing company. According to the Federal Register, the 2009 Code of Federal Regulations contains 163,333 pages in 226 books. Imagine trying to start a … Continue reading “Jumpstarting Our Economy”

Public Invited to Apply for Boards, Commissions, Authorities

By | November 09, 2011

Savannah City Council is now accepting applications to the boards, commissions and authorities listed below. The Clerk of Council will accept applications from now until noon on Nov. 14. These groups work on behalf of Council on various topics of interest to the community, providing guidance or assisting in making decisions that impact daily life in Savannah. Citizens with a … Continue reading “Public Invited to Apply for Boards, Commissions, Authorities”

University of Phoenix Donates Food Drive Items to West Broad YMCA

By | November 09, 2011

University of Phoenix Savannah Campus recently held a food drive to benefit the West Broad Street YMCA. Last week, the campus donated more than 1,500 canned/dry goods to this deserving non-profit. Pictured in the photo are Peter Doliber, Executive Director of the West Broad Street YMCA, and Melissa Jackson, Campus Director at University of Phoenix, with a portion of the … Continue reading “University of Phoenix Donates Food Drive Items to West Broad YMCA”

Beating the Odds All Together (BOAT) Needs Your Support This School Year

By | November 09, 2011

B.O.A.T’s mission is to assist students and families at eliminating educational barriers. We are in need of mentors, pen pals, speakers, school supplies (paper, pens, pencils, and flash/ jump drives), and incentives (gift cards, movie tickets, and etc.) to assist in helping raising the standards and values in the community of A.E. Beach High School. All supplies and donations may … Continue reading “Beating the Odds All Together (BOAT) Needs Your Support This School Year”

Savannah Native and Hampton University Alumnus named Rhodes Scholarship Finalist

By | November 09, 2011

Hampton University’s 2011 valedictorian and former Student Government Association President Jeffrey Eugene has been named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarships. The Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest and best-known awards for international study, giving scholars an opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in England. It is one of the most renowned academic awards available to American college students. … Continue reading “Savannah Native and Hampton University Alumnus named Rhodes Scholarship Finalist”

Gator Ball Academy Presents Harlem Legends’ Celebrity Benefit Game

By | November 09, 2011

We invite you to join us for this fun-filled charity event! The Harlem Legends and the Ramah Junior Academy Alumni are having a match for the benefit of building a gymnasium for Ramah’s upcoming 100th Anniversary. This day is also dedicated to the military and their families. Ticket prices for the game are: $10.00 for adults, $7.00 for children ages … Continue reading “Gator Ball Academy Presents Harlem Legends’ Celebrity Benefit Game”

Okefenokee Announces Fee-Free Weekend in Honor of U.S. Veterans and Armed Forces

By | November 09, 2011

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge will participate in a fee-free weekend from Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 13, in recognition of Veterans Day. All day-use entrance fees will be waived to the East entrance southwest of Folkston and the West entrance at Stephen C. Foster State Park. On the east side, over the Veterans Day weekend there will be a … Continue reading “Okefenokee Announces Fee-Free Weekend in Honor of U.S. Veterans and Armed Forces”

Savannah’s 100 Celebrity Men Who Cook Kicks off Its Twelfth Season… And We Are Calling ALL Cooks

By | November 09, 2011

“Savannah’s 100 Celebrity Men Who Cook” has officially kicked off its twelfth annual cooking event, which will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 3:00P.M.- 5:00P.M. at the Historic Savannah Marriott Riverfront. More than 100 local celebrity men will prepare their favorite dishes and “square- off” in a fantastic cooking event – “Savannah’s 100 Celebrity Men Who Cook.” All … Continue reading “Savannah’s 100 Celebrity Men Who Cook Kicks off Its Twelfth Season… And We Are Calling ALL Cooks”

Museum in the Moonlight at Ships Of the Sea

By | November 09, 2011

Ships of the Sea will be sponsoring our final public event of 2010 on Nov. 11, our fifth annual Museum in the Moonlight featuring Anne Acker on solo fortepiano(early piano.) A news advisory is attached. We’ll be sending you an ad in the next week or so. Museum in the Moonlight is an annual open-house in which visitors can wander … Continue reading “Museum in the Moonlight at Ships Of the Sea”