Nelson Mandela, Political Activist, Dies At Age 95

By | December 11, 2013

N elson Mandela, the former South African president who spent 27 years in prison for fighting apartheid, died this past week on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95. Mandela was not only South Africa’s first black president, but the first elected by a fully democratic election, serving from 1994 to 1999. His legacy as an anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, … Continue reading “Nelson Mandela, Political Activist, Dies At Age 95”

A Christmas Evening Delight!

By | December 11, 2013

Who says Santa’s not a real Bopper? The Christmas Day Jazz Concert at The Savannah Westin Resort is a welcome treat for everyone…locals and out-of-towners with no where to go. It has been a true Christmas Day tradition in Savannah, with a history of 38 years. So Jazz-up your spirit this holiday season in Savannah by attending the 38th Annual … Continue reading “A Christmas Evening Delight!”

SSU Graduation Celebration

By | December 11, 2013

Savannah State University celebrated their 183rd Commencement Saturday, December 7th at Tigers Arena. This was a jubilant time as the SSU December graduating class of 2013 celebrated the fruits of their hard labor and accomplishments with SSU faculty, staff, students, family and friends. More than 20% of the graduates had a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a sizable portion … Continue reading “SSU Graduation Celebration”

55th Annual Mayors’ Motorcade

By | December 11, 2013

Mayor Edna Jackson led a group of mayors from across the region who came to the aid of those in need today as part of the 55th annual Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade. Mayor Jackson was Chairwoman of this year’s event. Each of the Mayors brought gifts donated by citizens of their communities and then traveled motorcade-style to Georgia Regional Hospital, where … Continue reading “55th Annual Mayors’ Motorcade”

Savannah Technical College Named TCSG Technical College Of The Year

By | December 11, 2013

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia recently announced that its members have chosen Savannah Technical College as their 2013 college of the year. Dr. Lynn Cornett, chair of the TCSG board, presented Savannah Technical College President Kathy Love with the Perdue Award for the TCSG Technical College of the Year during the board’s monthly meeting in … Continue reading “Savannah Technical College Named TCSG Technical College Of The Year”

Rhythm In Motion Dancers Attend Workshop and Competition

By | December 11, 2013

During the weekend of November 15-17, some of the Rhythm in Motion Dancers from Maxine Patterson School of Dance attended a workshop and competition in Daytona Beach, Fl. Dance Makers, Inc sponsored the group. In addition to attending excellent classes with great instructors, the girls brought home 1st place trophies for all of the dances in which they competed. These … Continue reading “Rhythm In Motion Dancers Attend Workshop and Competition”

East Broad Street Is A Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School Award Finalist

By | December 11, 2013

East Broad Street K-8 School has been named as a Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School Award finalist. This award is presented through the Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School initiative with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to Title I schools that have gone above and beyond to create an environment where families and community members play an active role in supporting the … Continue reading “East Broad Street Is A Georgia Family-Friendly Partnership School Award Finalist”

Public Invited To Vote For Best City Hall Art

By | December 11, 2013

The City of Savannah received 83 submissions in the College Art Contest for original student artwork depicting the beauty of Savannah’s historic City Hall. Students from Savannah Technical College, Armstrong Atlantic State University and Savannah College of Art & Design participated. Members of the public can now cast an online vote to help select the best pieces to feature in … Continue reading “Public Invited To Vote For Best City Hall Art”

Change Your Water…Change Your Life!

By | December 11, 2013

Do you know what dehydration can do to you – and how you can tell if you are dehydrated? Proper hydration is critical to your overall wellness, so this is a topic that should be important to everyone. Dehydration is a very common problem but one that, at the least, can cause you to feel tired or “worn out.” At … Continue reading “Change Your Water…Change Your Life!”

Kidney Stones Can Be A Real Pain

By | December 11, 2013

What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are small stone-like objects formed from the crystallization of dietary minerals found in the urine. Most kidney stones have calcium as a major component. One in 10 people will experience kidney stones in their lifetime. Four out of five people with kidney stones are men. Without preventive measures, 50 percent of patients who have … Continue reading “Kidney Stones Can Be A Real Pain”