Chatham County Youth Commissioner appointed to NLC Board

By | March 06, 2013

Lamar Ballard, a 17 year old junior from Islands High School has been appointed by the National League of Cities to serve on the Council for Youth, Education, and Families. He was one of five young people from across the country selected. The Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute), a special entity within the National League of Cities … Continue reading “Chatham County Youth Commissioner appointed to NLC Board”

1st Annual Worldwide Hair Fantasy Hair Competition & Fashion Show

By | March 06, 2013

Worldwide Hair, Inc. announces their 1st Annual Fantasy Hair & Fashion Show to be held April 6, 2013 at 7pm at Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Drive, off Skidaway Road. The doors will open at 5:00 p.m. This show was the brain child of Mr. Chris Johnson, owner of Worldwide – Hair, Inc. The show will showcase some of Savannah and … Continue reading “1st Annual Worldwide Hair Fantasy Hair Competition & Fashion Show”

“EYE CARE” FOR YOU

By | March 06, 2013

The answer is YES. If you have ever had an eye examination but never had your eyes dilated, you have not had a thorough eye exam. The eye exam is not complete until you get your eyes dilated. Why is it this so important? So your doctor can get a good assessment of the inside of your eyes to determine … Continue reading ““EYE CARE” FOR YOU”

The Legacy Continues:

By | March 06, 2013

On Thursday, February 27, 2013 the latest chapter in the legacy from the work of the late Dr. Curtis V. Cooper was celebrated with the much needed new health care facility The center opened on Thursday comes in cooperation with the Housing Authority of Savannah and the dedicated staff of the Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care Center. It was … Continue reading “The Legacy Continues:”

Dunham Report

By | March 06, 2013

Times have changed. The reason for Article 5 of the Voting Rights Act which requires preclearance of any changes to the laws covering voter registration in certain southern states no longer exists. Blacks are registered at a higher rate in the southern states specified in the Act than other states not covered by Article 5 of the Voting Rights Act. … Continue reading “Dunham Report”

Correction : Top Ladies and Teens

By | March 06, 2013

The following is an correction to an article that was published in the 2-27-13 issue . …Words of congratulations are extended to Lady Annette Mitchell for being selected by Greenbriar for the “Individual Volunteer of the Year”, Lady Nicole Williams for being elected “Worthy Matron of Electa Chapter OES”, and Lady Donna Brown for winning Distributor of the Year, 2012.

The Christian Tradition

By | March 06, 2013

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, and last for 40 days excluding Sundays. Many Christians are given the mark of the cross on their forehead with ashes. The ashes are burnt Palms from the year before which are dried, burnt and mixed with olive oil in some cases. Ash Wednesday was on February 13th this year. It reminds Christians that they … Continue reading “The Christian Tradition”

Public invited to YFA 25th Anniversary Gala

By | March 06, 2013

The public is invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority during a Gala event on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Keynote speaker will be Doug Nelson, former President and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Nelson helped conceive the Casey Foundation’s New Futures grant, which was awarded to Savannah in … Continue reading “Public invited to YFA 25th Anniversary Gala”

Habitat ReStore Celebrates Third Anniversary

By | March 06, 2013

The public is invited to a birthday celebration at the Habitat ReStore on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2013 at the store. Opened in 2010 by Habitat for Humanity Savannah, the ReStore has become a home improvement hub, providing salvaged or new home accessories, building materials, and appliances at a fraction of retail prices. From 10 am to 2 pm, attendees can … Continue reading “Habitat ReStore Celebrates Third Anniversary”

Zion Hill 8th Pastoral Anniversary

By | March 06, 2013

Please join the officers and members of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church located at 101 E. Lathorpe Avenue as we celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary for Rev. Anthony Maxwell and First Lady Renee Maxwell from Thursday, March 7, 2013, through Sunday, March 10, 2013. On Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., Rev. Jerome Baker and the congregation from Bethel … Continue reading “Zion Hill 8th Pastoral Anniversary”