Kesha Gibson Carter Qualifies For Alderman At Large Post 1
On Thursday, August 22 at 3:00 pm, Kesha Gibson Carter officially qualified as a Candidate for Alderman at Large Post 1. She was met in front of City Hall by family and community members that walked with her inside to the Clerk of Council on the first floor.
Denton Re-Elected As State Coalition Of Georgia President
Valdosta Resident, Sharah Denton was re-elected as the State President for the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) during the states 3rd bi-annual conference in Savannah, GA. Denton is the first official state President of Georgia NCNW and has led the charged passed down from A. Lois Keith of Dekalb, a national Vice President and organizer of the State … Continue reading “Denton Re-Elected As State Coalition Of Georgia President”
City Alderman, John Hall Qualifies For Re-Election For 3rd Term
John Hall, of Savannah, GA, has qualified for re-election for third term for Savannah City Council – District 3. John has been a City Alderman since 2012. John is eager to continue strengthening communities of District 3 in public safety, road and infrastructure improvements, and enhancing greater responsive Savannah City Government. “Citizens reach upward mobility through self-sufficiency gaining skills to … Continue reading “City Alderman, John Hall Qualifies For Re-Election For 3rd Term”
Savannah Branch NAACP Hosted Savannah/ Chatham County Public School System Discussion
Last Sunday, August 25th, the Savannah Branch NAACP Education Committee led by Betty Ellington hosted its Mass Meeting at Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church located at 1110 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Guest speaker Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett delivered a remarkable overview of the changes we now see in our public school system. Highlighting a few initiatives, Dr. Levett proudly … Continue reading “Savannah Branch NAACP Hosted Savannah/ Chatham County Public School System Discussion”
Road to the 2019 City Elections:
The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) “Harnessing the Power of Collaboration on the issues of today and tomorrow,” will hold its regular first-Saturday forum entitled, “Road to the 2019 City Elections: Who and What Are on the Ballot and What It Means to You and Yours?,” on Saturday September 7, 2019, at 9:30 AM, in the Multipurpose Room … Continue reading “Road to the 2019 City Elections:”
Correction
In the August 21, 2019 edition, the story entitled Savannah Multicultural Chamber of Commerce Host Celebration of Local Black Businesses, there was an error in the photo caption of the honorees. The name Craig Gordon was printed in error, the correct name is Gary Gordon. We apologize for any inconvenience. Robert E. James, Dr. Alfonso Dandy, Estelle Mannion, Gary Gordon … Continue reading “Correction”
Complaints Prompt Planned Removal Of CAT’s Thunderbolt Stops
Chatham Area Transit is planning to remove 12 bus stops located in Thunderbolt, which is outside of the tax district that funds CAT’s operations. This removal was approved by CAT’s board of directors on Tuesday after CAT received complaints about Thunderbolt being served when the town is not paying for the service. “ Unfortunately, CAT is prohibited by the state … Continue reading “Complaints Prompt Planned Removal Of CAT’s Thunderbolt Stops”
Chatham County Commissioners Appoint CAT Board Member
The Chatham County Commission on Friday approved the appointment of Gertrude Robinson to the Chatham Area Transit Authority. Robinson is a retired education administrator from the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System who continues to help train new teachers by serving as a GaTAPP Supervisor. Robinson replaced former CAT board member, Howard French, who had served as chairman prior to the … Continue reading “Chatham County Commissioners Appoint CAT Board Member”
Trotter Appointed to House Study Committee HR585
Beverly Trotter, Director of Savannah Youth City, Inc. has been appointed to serve on the House Study Committee HR585, the House Study Committee on Youth Gangs and Violence. The House Study Committee, Chaired by Representative Carl Gilliard is looking forward to formulating some viable suggestions to give youth alternatives to gangs and violence. There are a series of proposed meeting … Continue reading “Trotter Appointed to House Study Committee HR585”