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Four Savannah Schools Win Top State Academic Awards
Solutions•2h ago

Four Savannah Schools Win Top State Academic Awards

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.

Google News - Student Achievement•2 min read
Kentucky Cancer Survivor Helps Save Friend, Pens Guide
Community Heroes•1d ago

Kentucky Cancer Survivor Helps Save Friend, Pens Guide

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor•2 min read
50 Volunteers Rebuild Aiken County After Hurricane Helene
Acts of Kindness•Apr 23

50 Volunteers Rebuild Aiken County After Hurricane Helene

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.

Google: volunteers help•2 min read
Savannah Theater Brings Recovery Story to Stage
Community Heroes•Apr 14

Savannah Theater Brings Recovery Story to Stage

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.

Google News - Recovery Story•2 min read
Savannah State Honors 1,800 Students for Academic Excellence
Global News•Apr 11

Savannah State Honors 1,800 Students for Academic Excellence

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.

Google News - Student Achievement•2 min read
Ghana's Savannah Region Gets New Schools and Stadium
Solutions•Apr 7

Ghana's Savannah Region Gets New Schools and Stadium

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.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Savannah Guthrie Shares Faith Amid Mother's Disappearance
Acts of Kindness•Apr 6

Savannah Guthrie Shares Faith Amid Mother's Disappearance

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.

Google News - Entertainment•2 min read
Kelowna Athlete Aims to Break Barefoot Record After Crash
Sports•Mar 23

Kelowna Athlete Aims to Break Barefoot Record After Crash

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.

Google: athlete breaks record•2 min read
Simple Garden Changes Help Save Endangered Wildlife at Home
Planet Wins•Mar 18

Simple Garden Changes Help Save Endangered Wildlife at Home

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.

Google: species saved endangered•2 min read
Ghana Shea Firms Grow After Business Training Program
Solutions•Mar 9

Ghana Shea Firms Grow After Business Training Program

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.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Report Aims to Heal Lobi-Gonja Communities
Solutions•Feb 28

Ghana Report Aims to Heal Lobi-Gonja Communities

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Ghana Medical Trust Fund Brings Hope to Rural Hospital
Acts of Kindness•Feb 12

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Brings Hope to Rural Hospital

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
Israeli Founder Connects 150+ African Developers to Global Jobs
Innovation•Feb 6

Israeli Founder Connects 150+ African Developers to Global Jobs

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.

Techpoint Africa•2 min read
Ghana Village Ends Deadly Conflict With Peace Ceremony
Acts of Kindness•Jan 28

Ghana Village Ends Deadly Conflict With Peace Ceremony

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•3 min read
Savannah Native Snaps His Way to National Championship
Sports•Jan 24

Savannah Native Snaps His Way to National Championship

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.

Google News - Championship Win•3 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M to Build Damongo University
Innovation•Jan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M to Build Damongo University

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.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project
Solutions•Jan 21

China Grants Ghana $30M for Northern University Project

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.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
China Grants $30M for University in Northern Ghana
Planet Wins•Jan 20

China Grants $30M for University in Northern Ghana

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.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read