Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Renty Solomon and Wyatt Goldwire were well respected men of their communities. They started transporting black students in Clyo and its surrounding areas. The role of a school bus driver is very important. Often, drivers are the first (and last) persons our children see each school day. Their services and contributions are rarely acknowledged with sincere appreciation. Black residents in … Continue reading “Celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH:”

Rep. Gilliard Issues Statement On The Anniversary Of Ahmaud Arbery’s Death

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Garden City) issued the following statement ahead of the first anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery’s death, which was Tuesday, February 23, 2021: “On February 23, 2020, Ahmad was killed while jogging in a Georgia suburb, and this week marks the one year anniversary since his death. Thousands of citizens, Black and white, have marched across the nation … Continue reading “Rep. Gilliard Issues Statement On The Anniversary Of Ahmaud Arbery’s Death”

Voter Suppression In Georgia: On The Rise Again!

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

The Georgia State Legislature, which is majority Repubican in the Senate and House of Representatives, is in the process of fast-tracking Anti-Voting Bills that will only enhance Voter Suppression in our state by making it more difficult to exercise the right to cast one’s vote — all this after a successful high voter turnout general election in November 2020, followed … Continue reading “Voter Suppression In Georgia: On The Rise Again!”

Junior Achievement of GA Breaks Ground On New JA Colonial Group Discovery Center of Savannah

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Junior Achievement (JA) of Georgia ceremoniously broke ground on the new JA Colonial Group Discovery Center of Savannah on Friday, February 19. The event signified the start of the renovation and retrofitting of 25,000 square feet of space on Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong campus. Together with presenting partners Colonial Oil, Inc. and Georgia Southern University, JA welcomed supporters and partners … Continue reading “Junior Achievement of GA Breaks Ground On New JA Colonial Group Discovery Center of Savannah”

Nationally Recognized Entrepreneur, Statesboro Native Tere Tatiana Returns To Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Serial Entrepreneur and nationally recognized lifestyle influencer Tere Tatiana has garnered much attention for her various business ventures, including her blossoming trucking company, Labeled Blu Transportation. However, the Statesboro native has never forgotten the community that made her who she is today. For that reason, she is giving back by presenting the Let’s Talk Trucking Seminar, an all inclusive networking … Continue reading “Nationally Recognized Entrepreneur, Statesboro Native Tere Tatiana Returns To Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs”

CAT Mobile Ticketing Service Coming In March

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Beginning in March, Chatham Area Transit riders will have the option to purchase digital bus tickets and passes on their smart phones, giving them the ability to go cashless and reduce contact when boarding CAT bus. CAT has partnered with Token Transit to launch the mobile ticketing app. To ride, the customer simply shows the bus operator the ticket displayed … Continue reading “CAT Mobile Ticketing Service Coming In March”

Local Church Partners… Kingdom Life Vaccination Clinic

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship has partnered with St. Joseph/ Candler Hospital and the Department of Health to host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 beginning at 9:00am and lasting until 4:00pm. The vaccination clinic will take place at 425 W. Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah, GA. Pastor Charles and Yolanda Roberson understand that challenges the people within our community … Continue reading “Local Church Partners… Kingdom Life Vaccination Clinic”

“EYE CARE” FOR YOU:

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Did you know that 8 out of 10 people who work are bothered by vision-related fatigue from computers? Symptoms range from fatigue and headaches, to dry eyes and blurred vision. Digital eyestrain and light sensitivity not only affect those in the workplace, but kids also. The average school-aged child spends more than 4 hours a day looking on a digital … Continue reading ““EYE CARE” FOR YOU:”

Untold Nuggets of Savannah History

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

Many will recognize and acknowledge the impact and service of the quiet, easy-going gentleman and community leader Walter B. Simmons, Sr. Born in the Old Fort area, near Crawford Square, Simmons has been blessed to be a man about town, in the midst of the move toward progress for the entire community of Savannah, Georgia. He is still affectionately called … Continue reading “Untold Nuggets of Savannah History”

Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) News

By Savannah Tribune | February 24, 2021

The Chatham Retired Educators Association (GREA) was called to order on Zoom by President Omie Flournoy Monday, February 8, 2021. February is Heart Month and CREA was honored to have Ansley Howze, Director of Development, for the American Heart Association as our Guest Speaker. She educates volunteers in our community on taking steps towards longer, healthier lives. CREA members continue … Continue reading “Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) News”