Jeremy Irons To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At 16th Annual Savannah Film Festival

By | October 16, 2013

Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award on Monday, Oct. 28, at the 16th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design and running Oct. 26–Nov. 2. Irons joins previously announced honorees and special guests Alexander Payne, Bruce Dern, Natalie Dormer, Alec Baldwin, James Toback and Miles Teller. Irons will participate in … Continue reading “Jeremy Irons To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At 16th Annual Savannah Film Festival”

I Pink I Can

By | October 16, 2013

Chatham County Health Department’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and St. Joseph’s/Candler Mobile Mammography Program offered free mammogram screenings and pap tests last Friday, October 11 at the Chatham County Health Department, 1602 Drayton Street. The screenings were in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kimberly Jones-Dowdell is a Mammography Technician at St. Joseph/Candler and performed the mammograms. For … Continue reading “I Pink I Can”

Proud Pink Moments

By | October 16, 2013

Nancy Welcher, (pictured above left) is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed in 2010 at a routine mammogram screening. She had no family history. Nancy chose to have bi-lateral mastectomy and has been cancer free since the surgery. Nancy works as a nurse with the Chatham County Health Deptartment. Vanessa Johnson (pictured above right) is a Client Navigator with … Continue reading “Proud Pink Moments”

Governor Deal, DOT & Ports Leaders To Launch Deloach Connector Work

By | October 16, 2013

Governor Nathan Deal will join State Transportation Board Chairman Jay Shaw, Georgia Ports Authority Chairman Robert Jepson, and other State and local leaders in a groundbreaking for the construction of the long-awaited, $73 million Jimmy Deloach Parkway Connector. The event, organized by 1st Congressional District Transportation Board Member Ann R. Purcell, will be held at 3 p.m., this Thursday, October … Continue reading “Governor Deal, DOT & Ports Leaders To Launch Deloach Connector Work”

American Traditions Competition Launches Call For The 2014 New Season

By | October 16, 2013

The American Traditions Competition prepares for the 2014 season by launching their call for entries. The competition’s dates are February 24-28, 2014 with the deadline for entries November 4, 2013. The American Traditions Competition is a vocal competition held over five days in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes are awarded to the best of the best … Continue reading “American Traditions Competition Launches Call For The 2014 New Season”

Homegoing Services for Laura Rachel Hubbard Claiborne

By | October 16, 2013

Mrs. Laura Rachel Hubbard Claiborne, 89, died October 11, 2013. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at North Orangeburg United Methodist Church, 106 Kinard Street, Orangeburg, S.C., Interment: Hubbard Family Cemetery, Orangeburg, S.C., Mrs. Claiborne was a retired Testing Administrator of Savannah State College. She is survived by her dedicated son, Ira Walter Claiborne, Jr., … Continue reading “Homegoing Services for Laura Rachel Hubbard Claiborne”

Breast Cancer Resources

By | October 16, 2013

Mammograms Chatham County Health Department provides breast and cervical cancer screening through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. Memorial University Medical Center: To schedule a mammogram, call 912-350-PINK (7465). To contact the Breast Imaging Center, call 912-350- 5101. The Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP) at St. Joseph’s/ Candler: To schedule a mammogram at any one … Continue reading “Breast Cancer Resources”

October Celebration At Thankful Missionary

By | October 16, 2013

The Thankful Missionary Baptist Church is having a Sunday School Rally this Sunday, October 20, 2013 started promptly at 9:30 a.m. . Please be reminded that everyone is invited and asked to bring at least three people along with them. Also, the Annual Harvest Day Celebration is Sunday, October 27, 2013 starting promptly at 10:45a.m . Please join us along … Continue reading “October Celebration At Thankful Missionary”

Savannah Tech Peace Officer Academy Graduates Largest Class

By | October 16, 2013

Twenty-nine students from the Savannah Technical College Peace Officer Academy celebrated graduating from the program with a completion ceremony. The six women and 23 men have completed coursework containing the entire Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Training Course. Their successful completion of the program qualifies them to be state-certified peace officers. This is the thirteenth … Continue reading “Savannah Tech Peace Officer Academy Graduates Largest Class”

The WWD Ministry Goes Pink

By | October 16, 2013

With October being designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Willing Working Diva’s Ministry encourages women to regularly visit their Doctor to learn more about Breast Cancer, Breast Health, and the latest research developments. As supporters of Breast Cancer Awareness, we too, want to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma about breast cancer. On Sunday, October 27th we … Continue reading “The WWD Ministry Goes Pink”