The Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District Debuts As Center Of Entertainment
The Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District — a $375 million expansion project on Savannah’s riverfront in the National Historic Landmark District — opened to the public after a ribbon-cutting in late July. “Savannah’s Entertainment District” has added over a quarter of a mile of riverwalk to the shoreline, expanding the diversity of entertainment and hospitality options in the area. The … Continue reading “The Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District Debuts As Center Of Entertainment”
Savannah State’s Mulatu Lemma Receives Presidential Award for Excellence
Mulatu Lemma, Ph.D., a mathematics professor at Savannah State University (SSU), is among 12 recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). The PAESMEM recognizes those who have made significant contributions to mentoring and thereby support the future productivity of the U.S. science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The program was created to … Continue reading “Savannah State’s Mulatu Lemma Receives Presidential Award for Excellence”
Mayor Johnson Elected To Georgia Municipal Association Board, Legislative Policy Council
Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, will serve on the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors as one of the Directors at-Large. In this role, Mayor Johnson will provide oversight of GMA’s affairs, participate in adopting necessary governance policies, promote participation in GMA among the membership and serve as an advocate of Georgia’s cities. Members elected Johnson during the association’s … Continue reading “Mayor Johnson Elected To Georgia Municipal Association Board, Legislative Policy Council”
Savannah Jazz Holds August 16 Live Stream Concert With Eric Jones & Claire Frazier
Savannah Jazz will live-stream a free online concert with pianist Eric Jones and vocalist Claire Frazier from their YouTube page from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wX0BbkgVz-E&- feature=youtu.be&mc_ cid= 3206315039& mc_ eid= 773e6fa94b. The concert is free for ALL to watch, including Savannah Jazz members. Claire Frazier holds a storied musical career, having lived and toured through Europe, … Continue reading “Savannah Jazz Holds August 16 Live Stream Concert With Eric Jones & Claire Frazier”
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Y. Conyers, Sr. Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Bernard and Emma Jean Hawkins Conyers will celebrate fifty years of marriage August 15, 2020. Unified by Christ whom they emulate by loving and showing respect for each other, by worshipping together, by placing Christ first, the home second, and others third. The couple has experienced many years of spiritual blessings, physical blessings, financial blessings, and familial blessings. When problems … Continue reading “Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Y. Conyers, Sr. Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary”
Center Parc Credit Union Hires Donna Williams As Community Liaison
Center Parc Credit Union has named Donna Williams as the community development liaison for its three new branches in Savannah and Pooler. Two will open in September followed by a third in 2021. “During these unprecedented times, Center Parc Credit Union is committed to supporting community, consumers and members through accessibility, sponsorship, savings, financial literacy and mobile banking opportunities,” Williams … Continue reading “Center Parc Credit Union Hires Donna Williams As Community Liaison”
Senior Volunteer Program of EOA
Share your time and special talents with others, join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations 1 to 40 hours per week. Choose where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are affiliated with. Qualifications are to be … Continue reading “Senior Volunteer Program of EOA”
Free Hearing Screenings Every Thursday
The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 East 66th St., a nonprofit organization serving clients with speech pathology and audiology needs, offers free hearing screenings which are open to the public every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a firstcome, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, … Continue reading “Free Hearing Screenings Every Thursday”
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Encourages Savannah Community To Donate To Mask Drive
Join Masks.com mask drive to send washable & reusable Hanes® face masks to Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School for all students and staff for the upcoming school year! Drive ends August 31, 2020 Donation site masks.com/products/ coastal-empire-montessoricharter school-savannah-gamask drive Stephanie Babcock Wright, the Executive Director of Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School, explains, “Face coverings are an important and effective tool … Continue reading “Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School Encourages Savannah Community To Donate To Mask Drive”
SCCPSS Remote Registration Assistance
The Savannah Chatham County Public School System will provide assistance with registration for the 2020-2021 school year at two remote locations. Don’t wait until the first day. Parents/guardians with any student new to the District or any existing students who may have had an address change should make sure to get registered. Schools will not be open for student registration. … Continue reading “SCCPSS Remote Registration Assistance”