Jackson Elected Savannah’s First African American Female Mayor
History was made on Tuesday, December 6, as Edna Branch Jackson was elected the 65th Mayor of Savannah, becoming the first African American female to hold the position. Jackson celebrated with supporters at the Inn at Ellis Square, and thanked the community for their support. “You have encouraged me. You told me it could be done. When I was down, … Continue reading “Jackson Elected Savannah’s First African American Female Mayor”
White House Calls for Volunteer Nominations
As the 26th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day approaches, the White House and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) are joining forces to recognize outstanding volunteers nationwide with the MLK Drum Majors for Service program. The Drum Majors program gives organizations and groups an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate those volunteers who perform extraordinary everyday acts of … Continue reading “White House Calls for Volunteer Nominations”
Savannah’s 100 Celebrity “Cook-off” A HUGE Success
The Twelfth Annual Savannah’s 100 Celebrity Men Who Cook event was a great success. Ahuge crowed packed the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Ballroom on Sunday, December 11, 2011- 3:00P.M.- 5:00P.M., where cooks from throughout the area showed off their prize dishes. Approximately 100 celebrity chefs had to “step-upto the-plate” for some topnotched tasters this year. Most of the 600 plus guests … Continue reading “Savannah’s 100 Celebrity “Cook-off” A HUGE Success”
Savannah’s Teddy Adams to Perform in Russia
Teddy Adams will be in Moscow, Russia this month to do a series of concerts. He will be performing with a group of New York based musicians (New York All-Stars). The Cultural Affairs division of the Russian Government invited the group to perform at Tchaikovsky Hall, the equivalence to Carnegie Hall in America. While performing at the Spoteto Festival in … Continue reading “Savannah’s Teddy Adams to Perform in Russia”
Letter to the Editor
To the Citizens of Savannah, My sincere appreciation is extended to everyone who so kindly volunteered their time and talents to electing me as Savannah’s next mayor. Your support was widespread. From volunteers who helped with phone banking, neighborhood canvassing, addressing mailers, and putting out signs, I am grateful. To the many people who made financial contributions, or called and … Continue reading “Letter to the Editor”
Savannah Feed to Hungry Christmas Dinner Venues Changed to National Guard Armory
Due to the overwhelming success of the Thanksgiving holiday dinners and the hundreds of people who turned out, Savannah Feed the Hungry has moved its Christmas dinner on December 23rd to the National Guard Armory on Eisenhower. That means the Christmas dinners will now be Dec. 22nd at the Hinesville National Guard Armory & Dec. 23rd at the Savannah National … Continue reading “Savannah Feed to Hungry Christmas Dinner Venues Changed to National Guard Armory”
Savannah Native Wins Coveted Award at SSU Commencement
Khrystyn D. Owens, a senior accounting major from Savannah, received the President’s Second Mile Award Saturday at the 179th commencement ceremony for Savannah State University. The award recognizes stellar leadership on campus and in the Savannah community. Owens, a graduate of Groves High School, has been involved in a variety of scholastic and service activities at Savannah State, including the … Continue reading “Savannah Native Wins Coveted Award at SSU Commencement”
Savannah Philharmonic Presents Annual Holiday Pops
Audiences will experience the magic of the season when the Savannah Philharmonic presents their annual Holiday Pops concerts at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17 at 7:30 pm. Presenting only the best of joy and cheer, the Savannah Philharmonic, along with beloved guest Harry O’Donoghue, will perform cherished favorites such as … Continue reading “Savannah Philharmonic Presents Annual Holiday Pops”
Baby Found Dead Underscores Need for Adoption Awareness
The heartbreaking news Wednesday morning of a baby found dead in a Savannah city trash truck underscores the need for increased awareness of adoption as a viable option for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Covenant Care Services is working to increase awareness of adoption in Savannah and throughout the state of Georgia. It seems evident that this 18-year-old high school … Continue reading “Baby Found Dead Underscores Need for Adoption Awareness”
Health Restoration 101 The Benefits Of Choosing Health
Good health is not something that you buy from a drug store or a department store, but can be achieved only by practicing a collective pattern of health-related behaviors, based on good choices made from available options. You will need to set out a pattern for health, and operate within it consistently, as a part of your daily or weekly … Continue reading “Health Restoration 101 The Benefits Of Choosing Health”