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Four schools in Savannah have earned prestigious state honors for helping students achieve remarkable academic growth and performance. The recognition proves that dedicated teachers and invested students can create real, measurable progress.
Savannah Dupree turned her cancer diagnosis into a mission to help other women, co-authoring a book and literally saving a friend's life with her advocacy. Now she's being honored in the Kentucky Oaks Survivors Parade.
More than 50 volunteers from Savannah River Mission Completion spent a day fixing homes and nonprofits damaged by Hurricane Helene in Aiken County. One team even rebuilt a porch so a homeowner could use their front door again.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
More than 1,800 Savannah State University students were celebrated for achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher at the school's April Honors Convocation. The ceremony recognized everything from Dean's List achievers to the university's top academic representative for Georgia's university system.
President Mahama announced major education and infrastructure projects for Ghana's Savannah Region, including new STEM schools, upgraded facilities, and a modern sports stadium. The investments aim to create jobs and expand opportunities for young people in the region.
TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie delivered a powerful Easter message about holding onto hope while facing her mother's two-month disappearance. Her vulnerability about faith during crisis inspired thousands seeking comfort in their own trials.
A Kelowna runner told her athletic career was over after breaking her neck is now training to break a world record running 50 kilometers barefoot. Savannah Wild plans to beat the current record by 2.5 hours this May.
Wildlife conservation isn't just happening in distant savannahs. Your backyard can become a refuge for endangered species through everyday actions that make a real difference.
Ten shea butter businesses in Ghana's Savannah Region just completed a transformative training program that's already helping them expand and professionalize. One company gained 17 new members while another hired its first marketing strategist.
A peace mediation committee in Ghana's Savannah Region has delivered its final report to restore harmony between communities torn by conflict. The roadmap focuses on rebuilding trust and creating lasting stability through dialogue.
A remote hospital in Ghana's Savannah Region is getting the lifesaving equipment it desperately needs. The partnership could transform healthcare access for thousands battling chronic diseases.
A product manager who worked in Ghana turned a simple observation into a company that landed tech jobs for over 150 African developers. Within three years, his talent platform Savannah caught the attention of a major Israeli tech company.
Six months after a land dispute killed 38 people in Ghana's Savannah Region, traditional priests performed sacred rituals to officially close the conflict and warn against future violence. Community leaders from all sides gathered to witness the ceremonies and commit to lasting peace.
A Georgia long snapper who was cut from his college team just won a national championship with Indiana. Mark Langston's journey from high school defensive end to championship special teams player shows how setbacks can fuel success.
A new university in Ghana's underserved Savannah Region just got fully funded through a $30 million grant from China. The project marks a major step toward educational equity in a region that's long waited for its own higher learning institution.
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Ghana's Savannah Region is getting a new university thanks to a $30 million grant from China, opening doors for thousands of students in northern Ghana. The project marks another milestone in the countries' friendship dating back to the 1960s.
Ghana just secured a $30 million grant from China to build a university in Damongo, bringing higher education access to the Savannah Region. The funding marks a major investment in northern Ghana's educational future.