Savannah News (Georgia, United States)

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Laura Darnall and Lois Judy, Co-Owners of Candy Craft Creations / DBA, Fondarific, Small Business Persons of the Year for the state of Georgia.

St. Andrew’s is pleased to announce that four rising juniors were selected to participate in the 2012-13 Savannah Science Seminar. Approximately thirty of the best and brightest students in the region are selected each year to participate.

Dazhong Wu, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, was recently awarded the Sam Nunn Fellowship for 2012-2013.

May 17 Ocean Plaza Coastal Ecology Lecture Series to Feature Local Bird Expert Diana Churchill

Emra Smith, International Speaker and author brings new seminar to Savannah on "How to Learn to Live Happily Every Single Day" with inspiration from Teatime Stories on May 12, Westin Savannah Harbor Place Ballroom from 1-5pm.

Local student Marlie Stineman leads the charge in The 4th Annual Tour De Kids Fundraiser to help Savannah’s homeless.

Ganesha’s Place offers yoga for adults and kids in Savannah, including yoga for kids with special needs. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, May 5th.

The annual Cheryl Haworth Classic weightlifting competition will be held on Saturday, April 21 at a USA Weightlifting Regional Training Center in Savannah, GA. Cheryl Haworth will be on hand from 10:30 until 3:00 for autographs and interviews.

After a $1 million restoration project, the historic Massie Heritage Center in Savannah, GA will re-open their museum to visitors and the community on April 26, 2012.

Chef Amadeus to launch Southern Passion Tour for the Spring and Summer 2012

Local Nutritionist and Author Carolyn Guilford to Speak - Autism – Its effect on the family and community. This talk is held in the auditorium of the Bull Street Branch of the Live Oak Public Library in Savannah, Sunday April 22nd, at 3:00 PM.

Author Dawn Baker takes her powerful message to Georgia college and university students.

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism will host nationally acclaimed journalist Fred Barnes on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00pm at The Landings Plantation Club on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA..

The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association announces a premier spring event on May 18, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia called the “Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia”.

Horizons Savannah proudly announces a new partnership with a venerable, well-respected Savannah educational institution: this summer, Bethesda Academy will host students from Horizons’ academic enrichment program in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

Effingham County High School hosts its first all girls' event to empower young ladies. Dawn Baker will deliver the keynote address.

“ Let thy Food be thy Medicine”, Event is free and open to all. Carolyn will discuss, and show film chronicling results of a better way to eat. “Nutrition and diet can significantly change the health of people with any chronic disease.”

Dawn Baker takes her message of empowerment to students on the Swainsboro campus.

Protecting Dolphins, Protecting Ourselves
, Lecture March 15, 2012

Actor Jason Vail, who previously starred in the popular book trailer Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter on Youtube plays a lead role in The Asylum's latest feature, "Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies" playing opposite Bill Oberst Jr. as Honest Abe.

The Stick-A-Pick is the evolution of guitar pick holders. No glues or adhesives to damage your guitars finish. All the information you didn't know you needed.

St. Andrew’s School announces the addition of a second Pre-K 3 class for the 2012-13 school year. The expansion will provide two separate classrooms with a goal of 12 students in each room.

The Coastal Bank, a locally owned and operated community bank headquartered in Savannah, recently hired John J. Stahl III as mortgage director and senior vice president.

Evoca joins efforts of companies, NGOs, academics, and investors supporting the Global Network Initiative's principles of freedom of expression and end user privacy rights in the information and communications technologies [ICT] industry.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Laura Darnall and Lois Judy, Co-Owners of Candy Craft Creations / DBA, Fondarific, Small Business Persons of the Year for the state of Georgia.

Laura Darnall and Lois Judy, owners of Fondarific, will be joining other SBA award winners from the Savannah area including Paula Deen of The Lady & Sons and Ted Dennard of Savannah Bee Company.

St. Andrew’s is pleased to announce that four rising juniors were selected to participate in the 2012-13 Savannah Science Seminar. Approximately thirty of the best and brightest students in the region are selected each year to participate.

College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick announced earlier today that HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Brunswick and Savannah, has pledged $12,500 to help fund an innovative new scholarship for undergraduate students.

Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. is pleased to announce the new members and chairman of its board of directors.

Dazhong Wu, a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, was recently awarded the Sam Nunn Fellowship for 2012-2013.

MedBank Foundation, Inc. announces a collaborative, creative partnership with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Rincon, GA, to help bring needed prescription medications to uninsured and underinsured patients in Effingham County.

May 17 Ocean Plaza Coastal Ecology Lecture Series to Feature Local Bird Expert Diana Churchill

Emra Smith, International Speaker and author brings new seminar to Savannah on "How to Learn to Live Happily Every Single Day" with inspiration from Teatime Stories on May 12, Westin Savannah Harbor Place Ballroom from 1-5pm.

Local student Marlie Stineman leads the charge in The 4th Annual Tour De Kids Fundraiser to help Savannah’s homeless.

Amalia Designs was selected by renowned costume designer Mona May to provide jewelry for Tara Reid’s character (Vicky) in Universal Pictures’ comedy American Reunion.

Ganesha’s Place offers yoga for adults and kids in Savannah, including yoga for kids with special needs. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, May 5th.

Annual Fundraising Gala to benefit the American Red Cross Savannah Chapter.

Historic Savannah by Foot just launched a new website to illustrate their Civil War and Colonial Savannah walking tours with words.

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Bethesda Academy, a leading private residential and day school in Savannah for young men in grades 6 through 12, recently launched a new web site at www.bethesdaacademy.org.

The annual Cheryl Haworth Classic weightlifting competition will be held on Saturday, April 21 at a USA Weightlifting Regional Training Center in Savannah, GA. Cheryl Haworth will be on hand from 10:30 until 3:00 for autographs and interviews.

Transforming words into scents, author and linguist Kimberly A. Taylor starts a new Savannah, Georgia based business offering fine fragrances themed around her writing.

On Monday, April 16th, BETWEEN 11 AM - 1 PM Poole's Deli in Hinesville, GA is Donating 10% Of Sales To Ardyss KBell / Rottweiler Vending Relay For Life Team!!! We are having "One More Birthday Party!" Raffle Tickets, Games and much more! Join Us!

Evoca Enterprise enters the Amazon Web Services [AWS] Co-Marketing Program, enabling users to easily add digital voice recording features to web applications. The Enterprise API supports audio playback from smartphones, tablets, and computers.

After a $1 million restoration project, the historic Massie Heritage Center in Savannah, GA will re-open their museum to visitors and the community on April 26, 2012.

Chef Amadeus to launch Southern Passion Tour for the Spring and Summer 2012

Savannah, GA- Bastille Metal Works, a premier designer of custom cast zinc and pewter furnishings in North America, is partnering with Complex Universal Furniture Supply to broaden their business into a more expansive international market.

Local Nutritionist and Author Carolyn Guilford to Speak - Autism – Its effect on the family and community. This talk is held in the auditorium of the Bull Street Branch of the Live Oak Public Library in Savannah, Sunday April 22nd, at 3:00 PM.

On Friday, March 26, Armstrong Atlantic State University president Linda Bleicken took part in a roundtable discussion at the White House in Washington, D.C.

The Coastal Area District Development Authority (CADDA) recently honored The Coastal Bank for its high volume of small business loans at the CADDA Banker Awards in Midway, Ga. on March 14.

Author Dawn Baker takes her powerful message to Georgia college and university students.

The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism will host nationally acclaimed journalist Fred Barnes on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 12:00 to 2:00pm at The Landings Plantation Club on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA..

The Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association announces a premier spring event on May 18, 2012 in Savannah, Georgia called the “Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia”.

Nightingale Services, Inc., one of Georgia’s largest family-owned home care companies, recently hired Deidre Durcinka as area manager at the Statesboro office.

He will discuss his personal journey through and ultimate escape from agoraphobia. His presentation will also deal with the symptomology of the disease, its impact on victims, their families and associates, and the most current treatment.

On Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oglethorpe Mall will host Spring KidsFest – a seasonal celebration featuring free, family-friendly activities.

Horizons Savannah proudly announces a new partnership with a venerable, well-respected Savannah educational institution: this summer, Bethesda Academy will host students from Horizons’ academic enrichment program in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

Effingham County High School hosts its first all girls' event to empower young ladies. Dawn Baker will deliver the keynote address.

Atlanta’s Boy Scouts Troop 18, sponsored by Glenn Memorial UMC on Emory University’s campus, visited Little Tybee Island for kayaking and wilderness camping over the President’s Day Weekend.

Bethesda Academy recently teamed up with St. Vincent’s Academy to help grow an organic garden on the school’s campus in downtown Savannah.

“ Let thy Food be thy Medicine”, Event is free and open to all. Carolyn will discuss, and show film chronicling results of a better way to eat. “Nutrition and diet can significantly change the health of people with any chronic disease.”

Dawn Baker takes her message of empowerment to students on the Swainsboro campus.

Protecting Dolphins, Protecting Ourselves
, Lecture March 15, 2012

The Parker Companies, a nationally-recognized leader in fuel and retail services across southeast Georgia and South Carolina, recently debuted a free app for iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry and Android users.

Operation Open Doors of Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire is hosting a “Veterans Ready to Work Expo” on Wednesday, March 21 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Salvation Army Gym located 3000 Bee Road, Savannah, GA.

The State Bar of Georgia recently recognized HunterMaclean partner Dennis Keene as one of three statewide recipients of the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition Outstanding Attorney Coach Award.

Mary Nestor-Harper, SPHR, shares her years of experience in HR, job search and career coaching in content-rich articles on a new job search website, www.jobsite.com

Actor Jason Vail, who previously starred in the popular book trailer Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter on Youtube plays a lead role in The Asylum's latest feature, "Abraham Lincoln Vs Zombies" playing opposite Bill Oberst Jr. as Honest Abe.

Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLC attorney to give Workers Compensation speech B.H. Levy Jr. to discuss issues in medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation.

March is Red Cross month and your local Red Cross is celebrationg 95 years serving the Southeast Georgia region.

In an interview for Ageless Media Network Dan Prescher from International Living magazine will discuss traveling and retiring abroad.