Save Our Youth Annual Summer Jam

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

Save our youth Savannah hosted the second annual summer jam at Soldier Field 7-23 Sunday from 3-6. With over 800 people in attendance, the event was a true blessing to those in need. The SOY Team strives to bring the community together and to offer multiple opportunities to uplift the City of Savannah. Today, children received free school supplies, free … Continue reading “Save Our Youth Annual Summer Jam”

Temporary Relocation Of Hospice Savannah’s Administrative Offices

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

Hospice Savannah’s homecare and administrative staff are temporarily housed on the east wing of Hospice House while new offices are constructed on property adjacent to their Demere Center for Living building on Business Center Drive. “We are delighted to have sold our administrative offices and warehouses to Coastal Canvas,” says Debra Anthony Larson, President and CEO, “The former Atlanta Gas … Continue reading “Temporary Relocation Of Hospice Savannah’s Administrative Offices”

Honoring Coach Floyd Morris

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

On Saturday, July 15, 2017, alumni from Richard Arnold High School and Sol C. Johnson High School, as well as faculty and distinguished guests honored (Coach) Floyd E. Morris on his 83rd birthday at his home in Cloverdale. The group reminisced about Mr. Morris’s life as an educator, administrator, coach and mentor. The Office of the Governor and the Savannah … Continue reading “Honoring Coach Floyd Morris”

Jasper Ocean Terminal New To The Port of Savannah

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

On Thursday, August 3 at 6p.m. Ships of the Sea Museum will present a FREE lecture with Dr. Thomas G. Anderson, Captain, USN, Ret. on the Jasper Ocean Terminal, a new container ship terminal being planned for the Port of Savannah. This terminal will be located near the mouth of the Savannah River and will have the capacity to serve … Continue reading “Jasper Ocean Terminal New To The Port of Savannah”

City Council Votes To Dissolve SCMPD

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

The Savannah City Council voted 8-0 today to send Chatham County a six-month notice of termination to dissolve the Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department, effective February 1, 2018. On that date, the City plans to begin operating a separate Savannah Police Department to focus on public safety in the City of Savannah. The move comes after Mayor DeLoach and City … Continue reading “City Council Votes To Dissolve SCMPD”

Savannah High Wins Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

Savannah High School recently won the Georgia High School Association Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award for Region 3-AAA. The award, which is sponsored by Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives, honors schools that demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship during the 2016-17 school year. Since 2006, the GHSA and Georgia’s EMCs have sponsored the Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award which reinforces the GHSA philosophy: “Students, athletes, coaches, … Continue reading “Savannah High Wins Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award”

Keya Jest: Turning The Tide

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

When is it too late to start over? The answer is never. Keya Jest decided on this when she became clean and took control of her future. She made the start, and United Way of the Coastal Empire helped her along the road to rebuild. Life’s cruelties crashed down on Keya not once, but twice when she suffered two miscarriages … Continue reading “Keya Jest: Turning The Tide”

Georgia NAACP President Francys Johnson Steps Down

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

Francys Johnson, the 38-year-old civil rights attorney and pastor from Statesboro, stepped down as president of the Georgia NAACP Saturday at the 108th National Convention in Baltimore. Johnson is credited with restoring the voting rights litigation prowess of NAACP in Georgia while attracting younger professionals and bridging the gaps in Georgia between millennial activists groups such as Black Lives Matter. … Continue reading “Georgia NAACP President Francys Johnson Steps Down”

Scenes from The 100 Member Walk for Change

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

100+ Members of the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club along with Mayor Eddie DeLoach, Alderman Van Johnson, Former Harlem Globetrotter Larry “Gator” Rivers and other dignitaries walked last Friday to bring awareness to gun and gang violence in Savannah. The walk also demonstrated that the Boys and Girls Club can provide a safe place while creating change.

St. Pius X High School Alumni Pius Fest – 2017

By Savannah Tribune | July 26, 2017

Saturday, August 19, 2017 – 1:00pm – 6:00pm at Savannah Classical Academy Gym, 705 East Anderson St., Savannah, GA. All Former Students, Staff, Friends & Family Members of St. Pius X H. S. are Invited. $ 30.00 each guest – Make Checks Payable to : SPXHSAA. Mail $30.00 check to Treas. Willis Shellman– 10432 Gray Fox Way – Sav., GA … Continue reading “St. Pius X High School Alumni Pius Fest – 2017”