Days of Giving Exceeds $1 Million in Donations to Georgia Non-Profits

By | October 31, 2012

Days of Giving donations to local non-profits will exceed $1 million across Georgia this year, with 23 groups in the Savannah area receiving $1,000 each this fall. Wells Fargo also announced that it is using Days of Giving to provide a boost to Georgia Gives Day – a statewide campaign to encourage communities throughout Georgia to support non-profits in the … Continue reading “Days of Giving Exceeds $1 Million in Donations to Georgia Non-Profits”

“WE ENDORSE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA”

By | October 31, 2012

The Savannah Tribune wholeheartedly supports President Barack Obama for a second term. He needs another four years to continue the economic recovery that is currently underway. President Obama has been in office since 2008, and since that time, there has been a steady increase in job growth for 31 straight months – the most job growth in any 3 ½ … Continue reading ““WE ENDORSE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA””

Should Government Be in My Bedroom ? My Vote Says “NO”

By | October 31, 2012

This message is from me to you – my sisters and the women of America, in Georgia and Chatham County. I just want to share with you my personal opinions and what I think will happen if we are not careful about how we cast our votes in the upcoming General Election on November 6th. I feel that my inalienable … Continue reading “Should Government Be in My Bedroom ? My Vote Says “NO””

Spencer E. White, Sr. Scholarship Committee to Hold Founder’s Day

By | October 31, 2012

Spencer E. White, Sr. Scholarship Committee Founder’s Day service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 at 5pm at First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Williams, Jr. is pastor. The 2012 scholarship recipient is Levelyn Louise Gloriana Bea Bridges. Bridges is the daughter of Ms. Lynette Ward Bridges and the granddaughter of Mrs. Janie Baker Bowers. Born and … Continue reading “Spencer E. White, Sr. Scholarship Committee to Hold Founder’s Day”

2013 Teacher of the Year Flag Raising Ceremony Held

By | October 31, 2012

On Thursday, October 25, 2012, officials gathered at Islands High School to raise the Flag of Learning and Liberty. The ceremony symbolized the importance of quality education and represented teachers who contributed to the betterment of the community through stellar teaching practices. As a representative of the many quality teachers across the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, the district’s Teacher … Continue reading “2013 Teacher of the Year Flag Raising Ceremony Held”

Beach High Alumni and Community to Hold Homecoming Activities

By | October 31, 2012

A.E. Beach Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. The alumni activities are listed below: Friday: Alumni Breakfast at A.E. Beach High School at 9am ($5), (For more information or to RSVP contact Mrs. Coppock at (912) 272-2363 or Renee Cannon at (912) 272-1888). RSVP only will be allowed. Saturday: A.E. Beach vs. Savannah High at Memorial Stadium at … Continue reading “Beach High Alumni and Community to Hold Homecoming Activities”

Wright Square Makeover Celebrated

By | October 31, 2012

Mayor Pro-tem Van Johnson and members of City Council joined city staff and Park & Tree Commission members Tuesday in Wright Square to celebrate the makeover of one of Savannah’s most historic squares. The Wright Square makeover started in April, but was temporarily delayed when city workers uncovered an undocumented cistern in the square. After completing an inspection, the cistern … Continue reading “Wright Square Makeover Celebrated”

Armstrong Presents Art Exhibit

By | October 31, 2012

Oct. 31 to Nov. 9: The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents “Argentina: The Eternity of the Moment,” a student international art exhibition inspired by study-abroad experiences throughout the globe, in the Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibition was created through an international collaboration between artists from the province of Salta, Argentina and artists who traveled there on … Continue reading “Armstrong Presents Art Exhibit”

NAACP Holds Freedom Awards Banquet

By | October 31, 2012

This year’s Roll of Honor recipients were: City of Savannah Alderman Emeritus Clifton Jones and Mr. Peter Doliber, ceo/executive director of the May Street YMCA. These men were recognized for their service to the community in the field of civic engagement. Carver State Bank was honored for its 85 years of service as a financial service leader for all sectors … Continue reading “NAACP Holds Freedom Awards Banquet”

Actress Gabourey Sidibe Visits SCAD Film Festival

By | October 31, 2012

Gabourey “Gabby’’ Sidibe’s winning smile and affable personality lights up the room as she talked this week about her unconventional rise to stardom. The 29-year-old actress nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Claireece “Precious” Jones in the 2009 film “Precious,” visited Savannah this week to teach a master class at the Savannah College of Art and Design … Continue reading “Actress Gabourey Sidibe Visits SCAD Film Festival”