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Jarrett Named To Preseason All-SIAC Team
Allen University offensive lineman and Savannah native Terrence Jarrett has been named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Preseason All-SIAC Second Team. Jarrett (6-3, 290) is set to return for his senior season at Allen and brings back with him consecutive seasons with starts at right tackle, including starting all 10 games in 2023 at the position. The Sol C.Johnson High School grad helped lead a Yellow Jackets’ offensive line that opened lanes for 1,327 rushing yards and provided protection for 3,222 passing yards to go along with 24 total touchdowns for the team.
Savannah Branch NAACP to Host SCCPSS Superintendent Dr. S. Denise Watts
On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 4 PM, the Savannah Branch NAACP will hold a Mass Meeting with a special presentation by Savannah/Chatham County Public School System Superintendent Dr. S. Denise Watts, and will be held at St. Philip Monumental AME Church, located at 1112 Jefferson Street with Dr. Bernard Clarke, Pastor.
'Falling in love with Dublin': Community theatre in Dublin find's understudy to replace lead actor in upcoming musical
DUBLIN, Ga. — The Dublin's Community Theater is no stranger to the phrase "the show must go on." They took that to heart after losing their lead actor to lingering COVID symptoms. Thankfully for them, Evan Goetz, the executive director for the Tybee Post Theater in Savannah, stepped in.
AP African-American studies will return to Georgia’s Public Schools
Wednesday, Georgia State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods permitted the state to pay districts to teach an Advanced Placement course in African-American studies. This decision was a shocking about-face that came in about 48 hours. Monday afternoon, Gwinnett County Public Schools was told the State Board of Education (SBOE) would not agree to adopt the class. […] The post AP African-American studies will return to Georgia’s Public Schools appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Storms for just a few, nice evening for most
JACKSONVILLE, Fl – It has been another quiet day rainwise for most but storms should increase through the end of the week. Tonight the risk for heavy rain and stronger storms will target inland areas from Highway 301 to the Suwanee Valley and into Georgia. Showers and storms will dissipate as late as 10-11 pm over the interior.
Wednesday evening First To Know Tropics check (07/24/2024)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — There is a continued void in any organized activity over the waters of the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico, which will continue through the end of this week. As a reminder for future tropical systems, First to Know Weather looks for trends...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Chatham County
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A bat from the eastern part of Chatham County has tested positive for rabies, according to the health department. A resident found the bat in their swimming pool in the Causton Bluff area near Islands Expressway. The Chatham County Health Department says four individuals were exposed to the bat and are […]
Tybee City Council to finalize terms with new City Manager
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The City of Tybee Island’s almost year-long search for a new City Manager has come to an end, according to Thursday night’s City Council meeting packet. The council will vote to finalize an agreement with Bret Bell, who currently works for the City...
Brooklet UMC elects to depart from United Methodist Church denomination
After careful consideration, the members of Brooklet United Methodist Church have decided to withdraw from the United Methodist Church denomination. This decision follows deliberations centered around recent outcomes from the UMC's General Conference held in April in Charlotte, NC. Brooklet UMC has been affiliated with the Methodist denomination since 1904 when the first church was founded in Brooklet. This departure marks a significant and difficult choice for the congregation. This departure is set to be approved by the United Methodist South Georgia Conference at a special Annual Conference on August 17th and becomes effective September 30, 2024. Brooklet United Methodist Church remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the teachings of Jesus Christ and to continue serving its members and community based on these foundational principles.
The city of Savannah upgrades playground in Tatemville
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The city of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services Department celebrated new upgrades at Staley Heights Park on Saturday in Tatemville. The renovation at Staley Heights Park included new swing bays, a spring rider, a multi-station play structure, and a new shade canopy. The completed cost...
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