City of Savannah Alderman At Large Carol Bell will join District 4 Alderman Julian Miller for an “Ask an Alderman” event, offering residents an opportunity to speak with and ask questions directly of their elected representatives.
The District 4 event will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, at the Marsh Auditorium of Candler Hospital.
Jail bookings from Mar. 25–28 for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted.
Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.
All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.
Find previous jail bookings at savannahnow.com/booked.
District winners of the Young Georgia Author’s Competition were announced this week, according to the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The students’ work has been sent to Regional competition in hopes the works will be selected to compete at the state level.
Congratulations to all of our district winners, and good luck in the RESA and state-level competitions!
Kindergarten – Haven Elementary – D’asha Tyson – “Too Bad You Can’t Be Me”
1st grade – Marshpoint Elementary – Ana Silvoy – “Queen Kitty”
2nd grade – Marshpoint Elementary – Joseph Bradley – Dungeon
3rd grade – Hesse K-8 School – Nicholas Aldrich – “Fred’s R.V. and the Mystery Bug”
4th grade – Marshpoint Elementary – Daniel Walker – “Dream”
5th grade – West Chatham Elementary – Payton Justice – “The Secret Life of Cats”
6th grade – Godley Station K-8 School – Kennedi Starks – “Rose’s Thorns”
7th grade – Hesse K-8 School – Charity Anchors – “I am From”
8th grade – Hesse K-8 School – Skylar Davis – “Still Life”
9th grade – Early College – Zyare Orr – “Shattered Joy”
10th grade – Early College – Ndey Niang – “Paranoia”
11th grade – Early College – Mya Smiley – “Who is Behind the Trigger?”
12th grade – Groves High School – Shakir Mikel – “The Women of My Life”
The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics.
This prestigious competition has been engaging Georgia students for more than two decades and is open to any student enrolled in Georgia public schools, grades K-12. The competition is sponsored by the Georgia Council of Teachers of English with the Georgia Department of Education support and cooperation.
Denerick NuQuan Simpson, a biology major at Savannah State University, is one of four recipients of the Ursuline B. Law Medical Services Scholarship, according to SSU. Simpson has been an intern for four years with Farry Family Dentistry in his hometown of Moultrie. He intends to apply for dental school as he approaches his senior year.
The Cuyler Community Improvement Association Inc. provides a $1,000 scholarship to college and university students studying toward a degree in a medical field. The CCIA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the health, well-being and financial productivity of the residents of the Cuyler community in Savannah. The applicants must be registered, at minimum, in their second year of study with an accredited college, university, or technical school pursuing the study of a medical service field. The current awardees maintained a 3.5 or above scholastic average.
Savannah State University has hired Erik Raeburn, who coached Wabash College from 2008 to 2015, as head football coach.
The hiring of Raeburn, one of three finalists, was announced at a press conference Monday afternoon on the SSU campus.
Of the more than 90 applicants, the three finalists were Anthony Jones, Kevin Grisby and Raeburn.
Jones most recently served as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff University; and Grisby is a former assistant head coach/cornerbacks coach at Norfolk State.
Raeburn replaces Earnest Wilson III, who left the school in February for the head coaching job at Elizabeth (N.C.) City State. Wilson went 2-32 over three seasons at SSU.
Erik Raeburn’s coaching record (135-39)
Head Coach, Wabash College Little Giants (78-13 overall, 54-6 NCAC)
2015 — 12-1 overall — 9-0 NCAC (1st) NCAA III Playoffs, quarterfinals
2014 — 10-2 overall — 8-1 NCAC (2nd) NCAA III Playoffs, second round
2013 — 9-1 overall — 8-1 NCAC (2nd)
2012 — 8-2 overall — 5-2 NCAC (3rd, tie)
2011 — 12-1 overall — 6-0 NCAC (1st) NCAA III Playoffs, quarterfinals
2010 — 8-2 overall — 5-1 NCAC (2nd)
2009 — 9-2 overall — 6-1 NCAC (2nd) NCAA III Playoffs, first round
2008 — 10-2 overall — 7-0 NCAC (1st) NCAA III Playoffs, second round
Head Coach, Coe College Kohawks (57-26 overall, 40-18 IIAC)
2007 — 7-3 overall — 5-3 IIAC (3rd)
2006 — 7-3 overall — 5-3 IIAC (3rd)
2005 — 9-2 overall — 7-1 IIAC (1st) NCAA III Playoffs, first round
2004 — 7-3 overall — 6-2 IIAC (1st, tie)
2003 — 5-5 overall — 3-5 IIAC (6th, tie)
2002 — 10-2 overall — 8-1 IIAC (1st, tie) NCAA III Playoffs, second round
2001 — 6-4 overall — 6-3 IIAC (3rd, tie)
2000 — 6-4 overall
Assistant Coach, Mount Union College Purple Raiders
1999 — 12-1 overall — NCAA III Playoffs, Semi-Finalists
1998 — 14-0 overall — NCAA III National Champions
1997 — 14-0 overall — NCAA III National Champions
1996 — 14-0 overall — NCAA III National Champions
1995 — 12-1 overall — NCAA III Playoffs, Third Round
1994 — 10-2 overall — NCAA III Playoffs, Second Round
According to the Wabash College website, Raeburn earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Mount Union College. As an assistant coach under Larry Kehres at Mount Union, he helped the Purple Raiders win six Ohio Athletic Conference championships and three NCAA Division III national championships (1996, 1997, 1998).
For more details, read Tuesday’s editions of the Savannah Morning News or go to savannahnow.com/sports.
The Georgia Department of Transportation will be removing and replacing reflective pavement markers on U.S. 80 between Ogeechee Road and Hibiscus Avenue in Chatham County, if weather permits, GDOT spokeswoman Jill Nagel said.
This is a slow-moving operation that requires rolling lane closures. The closures are scheduled to start March 30 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The reflectivity of the pavement markers enhance visibility for drivers at night and in inclement weather, Nagel said.
Motorists are asked to use caution, reduce speed and remain alert to changing traffic conditions.
The bridge on Shipyard Road to Burnside Island is closed to traffic due to an accident involving a truck.
At this time, it is unknown how long it will take to clean up the accident.
Business and tourism groups and at least one public official in Savannah supported Gov. Nathan Deal’s decision to veto the “religious exemption” bill passed earlier this year by Georgia’s Republican lawmakers.
A statement from the Savannah Tourism Leadership Council said the organization respects the sentiments of the legislative action, but found it unfortunate the legislation did not include an anti-discrimination clause.
“While the wording of the bill may not have been discriminatory, the public perception was,” the tourism council’s statement said. “That is why many organizations around the state asked legislators to include an anti-discrimination clause. For those claiming religious persecution, there is no greater protection than the First Amendment, that of freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.”
The council said it will continue to oppose any legislation that is discriminatory in intent application or perception.
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, in a joint statement with Visit Savannah, noted that Deal finished his remarks by reminding people of Georgia’s character as a welcoming and non-discriminatory state in which to live and conduct business.
The Chamber’s statement said its staff worked hard this session to defend the business community against legislative measures that would hurt the business climate, appear discriminatory in nature or would harm the ability to create, attract, retain and expand jobs.
“We applaud Gov. Deal’s decision to veto this controversial piece of legislation,” the organization said.
Angela Hendrix, spokeswoman for the Savannah Economic Development Authority, said her organization is supportive of the governor’s decision and more complete statement would come later.
State Sen. Lester Jackson, D-Savannah, echoed the views of the tourism council and the chamber.
“I am pleased Governor Deal has vetoed HB 757. His veto statement was thoughtful, invoked First Amendment rights and the clear thinking of our Founding Fathers. The damaging consequences to our state, if this measure had been signed into law, were significant.
“We have known all along that the various versions of this discriminatory bill, HB 757 was an unfortunate and ill-spirited response to last year’s Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriages. We should not discriminate against anyone to protect the freedom and liberties of others.”
Deacon Edward L. Akins, Guyton, GA
Mr. Kenneth Alan Anderson, Statesboro, GA
Mr. Johnnie Baxter, Savannah, GA
Miriam Elizabeth Beale, Hinesville, GA
Mr. Charles Carlos Blake, Atlanta, GA
Deacon Wilbert Brock, Statesboro, GA
Mr. Gene D. Bryan, Jr., Hardeeville, SC
Grace Silva Cabaniss, Savannah, GA
Mr. Marvin Willie Campbell, Savannah, GA
Shana Rene’ Carnes, Statesboro, GA
Donald H. Cooper, Garden City/Pooler, GA
Mr. Johnny J. Corry, Jesup, GA
Mildred Holland Cowart, Metter, GA
Patricia L. Crews, Tulsa, OK
Infant Adalynn Marie Davis, Midway, GA
Mrs. Leona Smith DeLoach, Furman, SC
Mr. Michael Deloach, Statesboro, GA
Mr. Bill DuPree, Uvalda, GA
Mary Ann Goetee Hammock, Savannah, GA
Mr. John Edward Hendricks, Garden City, GA
Mr. Paul D. Hodges, Jesup, GA
Gisela M. Howard, Claxton, GA
Mrs. Carole Haynie King, Rincon, GA
Theresa B. Ryan, Savannah, GA
Mr. Samuel Smith, Savannah, GA
Carolyn Nell Wood Solana, Savannah, GA
Susie M. Stover, Millen, GA
Marion Williams, Swinford, Savannah, GA
Dorcas Lane Trull, Odum, GA
Mrs. Terri Lynn White, Ellabell, GA
Mr. Paul Williams, Savannah, GA
Savannah-Chatham Metro police will be operating radar hot spots along Jimmy DeLoach Parkway.
Police remind drivers there is zero tolerance for speeding in school zones.
Jail bookings from Mar. 28–29 for Savannah-Chatham County are now posted.
Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department.
All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.
Find previous jail bookings at savannahnow.com/booked.
Jail bookings from March 21-29 for Bulloch County are now posted.
Click through this slideshow to view photos and information obtained from the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Department. All individuals posted have not been convicted of a crime and are innocent until proven guilty.
Find previous jail bookings at savannahnow.com/booked.
Port Wentworth police are searching for Zachary Jim Taylor, who is wanted in connection to a violent attack on Monday.
Taylor has multiple felony warrants including aggravated assault, kidnapping, multiple crimes against a person and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, said Sgt. Kenny McDonald.
He may currently have a short beard, mustache or goatee.
Taylor should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If he is spotted please call 911 immediately or call the Port Wentworth Police at (912) 964-4360. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (912) 234-2020.
The northbound lane of Montgomery Street is closed at 42nd street according to the Chatham Emergency Management Agency.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Delays should be expected on Victory Drive.
The No. 18-ranked Belmont Abbey College baseball squad built a 9-3 lead and held on for a 9-7 nonconference victory over host Armstrong State University on Tuesday afternoon at Pirate Field.
The Crusaders improved to 25-6-1 on the year with the win, while Armstrong State fell to 13-17 with the loss.
Armstrong State pushed across a run in the bottom of the first as Cody Sherlin scored on a double play ball to give the Pirates a brief 1-0 lead. Belmont Abbey took the lead in the top of the second with a pair of runs on Conor Kwalwasser’s RBI double and an RBI groundout.
The Crusaders pushed that lead to 7-1 in the top of the third thanks to RBI singles from Kayden Krause and Matt McGarry as well as a three-run, inside-the-park home run by Kevin Elefante down the right field line.
Ryan Patterson and Will Austin each scored on wild pitches in the bottom of the third to make the score 7-3. The Crusaders then pushed that lead to 9-3 on Nick Nunziato’s solo home run in the fourth and a sacrifice fly by Colin Rosenbaum in the fifth.
Senior Justin Adkins entered the game in the fifth and kept the Crusaders off balance, hurling four innings of one-hit shutout relief, striking out two.
The Pirates started their comeback in the fifth as an error and a groundout pushed across a pair of runs in the fifth. Chandler Corley’s two-out RBI single in the sixth made the score 9-6, then Patterson lifted a sacrifice fly in the seventh to cut the lead to two.
Belmont Abbey closer Kyle Halbohn came into the game in the eighth inning and threw two innings of one-hit relief, walking one and striking out three to nail down the save, his sixth of the season. Matt Davenport (3-1) was the winner for Belmont Abbey, hurling two innings of one-hit, one-run ball, walking two.
Blake Turner (0-1) took the loss for the Pirates, giving up six hits and five runs in 2 1/3 innings of work, walking two while striking out five.
Sherlin went 2-for-2 with a double, three walks and three runs scored, while JT Phillips had two hits for the Pirates.
Elefante went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBI to lead the Crusaders.
MERCER 16, SAVANNAH STATE 6
MACON — Mercer knocked four balls out of the park and had four innings in which it scored three or more runs and routed visiting Savannah State on Tuesday.
Ryan Hagan, Kyle Lewis, Ben Upton and Howard Joe each had home runs for the Bears (16-9).
The Tigers got on the board first in the top of the first inning, but it didn’t take long for the Bears to get going offensively, plating three runs in the bottom of the frame. They added three more in the third, four in the fourth and put the game out of reach with five in the eighth. Hagan and Danny Edgeworth each had three RBIs, and Lewis and Upton also drove in a pair each.
Greg Hollman took the loss for the Tigers (7-19) and fell to 0-4 on the season. He gave up seven hits and six earned runs, striking out two and walking two in 2 2/3 innnings.
Mendez Elder led SSU with two RBIs. The Tigers cut the deficit to 6-4 with three runs in the top of the fourth before the Bears came back with four runs of their own. Elder hit a single in the top of the fourth that drove in Cole Bruce and Ryan McCranie.
Garden City’s mayor, council and fire chief donated a fire engine Tuesday to the fire science program at Savannah Technical College during a presentation in front of Garden City’s City Hall on Dean Forest Road.
The city bought the fully functional Ford fire engine new in 1979, and it served the community for more than 35 years before it was recently retired from the city’s fleet.
“We appreciate the generosity of Garden City and its fire department,” said Savannah Tech President Kathy S. Love. “The equipment is a welcome addition to Savannah Technical College’s hands-on training opportunities for Fire Science students.”
Garden City Mayor Don Bethune said the donation is an example of his city’s efforts to establish mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations and businesses in the community.
In exchange for the donation, the college will facilitate two promotional assessment centers for the Garden City Fire Department during the next two years.
The fire engine will be used in Savannah Tech’s firefighter certification programs, as well as other experience-based educational fire classes.
“Most of Savannah Tech’s students pursuing their certifications as a firefighter have little, if any, fire service experience,” said fire science department head Anthony Faust. “Having their own fire truck to train with and take care of will instill a sense of pride among our students, enhance their teamwork skills, and motivate them to learn the skills required to safely and effectively function in today’s fire service.”
For more information, email Faust at afaust@savannahtech.edu or call 912-443-3386.
VIDALIA — Chase Marini was 3 for 4 with three runs and an RBI and his younger brother Cooper went 3 for 4 with two RBIs as BC beat host Vidalia 10-2 in a Region 2-AA game. Chipper Wiley struck out eight over 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run as he improved to 4-0. Wiley also went 2 for 4 with two doubles and drove in a pair of runs.
BC 201 304 0 - 10 13 1
V 200 000 0 - 2 4 3
W-Chipper Wiley (4-0). L-Graham. Leading hitters-BC, Chase Marini 3-4, 3 runs, RBI; Wiley 2-4, 2 2Bs, 2 RBIs; Tater Goodson 2-3, 3 RBIs; Cooper Marini 3-4, 2 RBIs. Record-BC 12-4.
SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN 7,
JENKINS CO. 2
MILLEN—Ben Jackson went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles, a home run, three runs scored and four RBIs to lead Savannah Christian over Jenkins County. Zack Brockman was 2 for 4 with two runs scored and Ben Haeussler threw a complete game, allowing just three hits and two earned runs, as the Raiders won their 10th straight and took a two game lead in Region 3-A (East).
SC 200 201 2 - 7 9 1
JC 000 200 0 - 2 3 4
W-Ben Haeussler 4-1. L-Dias. Leading hitters-SC, Ben Jackson 3-4, 2 2Bs, HR, 4 RBIs, 3 runs; Zack Brockman 2-4, 2 runs; Haeussler 1-3, RBI. Record-SCPS 13-4.
CLAXTON 4,
CALVARY 3
CLAXTON—It wasn’t the prettiest game, but Claxton was able to upset Calvary Day 4-3 in a Region 3-A (East) matchup Tuesday. Calvary Day didn’t have a hit, but had no shortage of base runners as the Cavaliers drew 14 walks and a hit batsmen in the setback. Chance Litchfield struck out eight over six innings and didn’t allow an earned run for Cavlary Day, which will play at Savannah Christian in a critical region matchup Thursday at 5 p.m.
CD 010 000 2 - 3 0 3
CHS 002 020 X - 4 3 3
W-Austin Beasley. L—Chance Litchfield. Save—Derek Hollingsworth. Top Hitters CD, Bashlor 0-2, 3 BB; Miller 0-2, 2 BB, R. Clax, Dalton Cameron 1-2, run; Caleb Hodges 1-3, RBI.
Records—CD 12-4, 6-2 in Region 3-A (East); Claxton 6-7, 4-3.
JENKINS 11,
SAVANNAH 1
Salik Williams had a triple and went 3 for 4 with an RBI and two runs scored to help lead Jenkins over host Savananh. Tyreik Douse was 2 for 3 with a double and two runs and Tyrese Gardner went 2 for 3 with two RBIs for the Warriors.
J 800 30 - 11 15 0
S 100 00 - 1 4 2
W-Hunter Mason (3-3). L-Wilson. Leading hitters-J, Salik Williams 3-4, 2 runs, 3B, RBI; Ahmad O’Neal 2-4, RBI; Mason 2-3, 2 runs; Tyrese Gardner 2-3, 2 RBIs, 2 runs; Tyreik Douse 2-3, 2B, 2 RBIs. Record-Jenkins 4-9-1, 4-6-1.
PORTAL 6,
SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY 5
PORTAL—Mike Turton went 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs for Savannah Country Day in a loss to Portal.
SCD 010 022 0 - 5 7 2
P 120 200 1 - 6 9 4
W-Brown. L-Cole Gambino. Leading hitters-SCD, Mike Turton 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 runs; Bryce Dunn 2-4. P, Diaz 3-4, 2B. Record-SCD 7-9, Portal 6-7.
JOHNSON 11, BEACH 3
Tre Cone threw a one-hitter, striking out 12 batters and allowing just one earned run as Johnson beat Beach. Dawon Douse went 4 for 4 with four runs and an RBI for the Atom Smashers.
B 210 000 0 - 3 1 4
J 212 033 x - 11 7 2
W-Tre Cone. L-T. Swan. Leading hitters-J, Dawon Douse 4-4, 4 runs, RBI;
Cone 7 IP 1 hitter, 3 rus, 2 ER, 12 Ks. Senior RH and Dawon is senior SS
Record-Johnson 3-12.
GIRLS SOCCER
CALVARY 5, HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN 0
Jessica Lanier had a hat trick to help lead Calvary over Hilton Head Christian.
Goals—Jessica Lanier 3, Sara Slingluff, Sammie Arnsdorff. Assists—Jessica Arnsdorff 2, Sara Slingluff, Ryleigh Kennedy. Saves—CD, Tapanga Langnehs 3, Alex Taylor 2. HH, Sydney Camp 12. Records-CD 11-1; HHC 2-4.
SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN 10,
WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS 0
Jenn Colter scored four goals and Hannah Farmer and Sydney Bruns added two each in Savannah Christian’s win over Woodville-Tompkins.
Goals-Jenn Colter 4, Hannah Farmer 2, Elizabeth Norman, Victoria Randall, Sydney Bruns 2. Assists-Farmer 2, Bruns 3. Saves-SC, Morgan Combs 2. Record-SCPS 7-1, 5-0 in Area 1-A.
SAVANNAH ARTS 10,
JOHNSON 0
Reagan Smith had a hat trick and Mya Hickman added a pair of goals in Savannah Arts’ win over Johnson.
Goals—Regan Smith 3, Mya Hickman 2, Grace Thompson, Sarah Duckworth, Addie Robertson, Becca Fields, Kelly Ann Matthews. Record-SA
ISLANDS 11, BEACH 0
Allyssa Ross had three goals and Savannah Reigner and Kylie Gordon added two each as Islands beat Beach.
Goals-Savannah Reigner 2, Allyssa Ross 3, Abigail Ahlers, Ellery Duck, Allyson Garcia, Merritt Lowenthol, Kylie Gordon 2. Assists—Ross 2, Gordon 2, Reigner 2, Lily Brantley. Records: Islands 5-4, 5-2 Region 1-AAA.
BOYS SOCCER
CALVARY 1, HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN 1
Calvary’s Luke Baham scored a goal on an assist from Darius Kelly as the Cavs played to a draw with Hilton Head Christian.
Goals—CD, Luke Baham. HHC, Eric Bergman. Assists—CD, Darius Kelly. Saves—CD, Jake Hamilton 7. HHC, Lucas O’Grady 7. Records—Calvary 3-4-2; HHC 2-4.
SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN 5,
WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS 0
Cole Fox had a hat trick and Aaron Osborne had two assists and a goal to lead Savannah Christian over Woodville-Tompkins.
Goals—Cole Fox 3, Aaron Osborne, Zach Faulconer. Assists—Aaron Osborne 2, Conor Rickman, Tristan Youmans, Cole Fox. Saves—SC, William Cunningham 6, WT, Aidan Laufenberg 4, Kenneth Rouse 2. Records—SC 4-3, 3-0 in area. WT 4-7
ISLANDS 10, BEACH 0
Goals—Javontee Houston, Chas Buie 2, Jacob Davis, Alex Paradowski 2, Cristian Rodriguez 2, Osmar Riasco 2. Assists—Javontee Houston, Chandler Sturdivant, Osmar Riasco. Saves—I, Garrett Burke 1. Record—Islands 6-1-3, 5-1 in Region 1-AAA.
JENKINS 9, SAVANNAH 0
Devin Qualls had a hat trick and Shawn Griffin and Bilaal Syidi added two goals each as Jenkins beat Savannah High.
Goals-Devin Qualls 3, Shawn Griffin 2, Bilaal Syidi 2, Ramon Lemus, David Fonseca. Assists-Israel Ramirez, Griffin 2, Qualls, Syidi. Saves-J, Stephen Nease 5. Record-J, 5-7, 5-4.
BOYS TENNIS
GLYNN ACADEMY 4,
SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY 1
Singles—Cole Paschal (GA) d. Gabe Adler 7-6, 6-0; Luke Fucetola (GA) d. Alex Lynch 6-0, 6-2; James Austin (SCD) d. Sheldon Barber 6-2, 6-2.
Doubles—Danny Moore/Patrick Dolan (GA) d. Tristian Senkowski/Richard Chen 6-0, 6-1; Ben McKenzie/Matt Hartnett (GA) d. Cameron Weaver/Tanner Cobb 6-2, 6-0
GIRLS TENNIS
SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN 4, ISLANDS 1
Singles-Catie Moye (I) d. Kate Hoffman 6-2, 6-3; Julie Petrillo (SC) d. J’Lyn Brown 6-3, 7-5; Caroline Lohn (SC) d. Paine Froistad 6-0, 6-1.
Doubles-Makenzie Tramell/Claire Durden (SC) d. Karleigh Buchan/Maddie Bell; Hannah White/Adriana Simon (SC) d. Camille Kim/Brittany Walker 6-4, 6-0.
GIRLS GOLF
SAVANNAH ARTS 86, CALVARY 98, SAVANNAH CHRISTIAN 117,
At Southbridge (par 36)
SCPS-Gianna Ruiz 51, Teagan Fisher 66
SA-Rachel Wohn 41, Alivia Rukmana 45
CD-Taylor Rice 45, Gabrielle D’Alessandro 53
WF-Renia Milledge 53
Senior All-Star basketball games set for Wednesday night at Savannah High
The Chatham County Senior All-Star basketball games will be held tonight at Savannah High with the girls game starting at 6 p.m. and the boys tipping off at 7:30 p.m.
Chris Willis of Woodville-Tompkins will coach the Pulaski boys team, while Windsor Forest’s Aaron Clark will lead the Chatham Square team. Johnson’s Brandon Lindsey will coach the Chatham Square girls, while Beach’s Olufemi Gordon leads the Pulaski Square girls. Admission is $5.
Pulaski Square Boys
Jenkins—Dimetri Chambers, Michael Coffee, Brian Brannen and Darnell Sams.
Woodville-Tompkins—Edwaun Johnson, J.b. Powell
Calvary Day—Omar Scott, Michael Bell
Beach—Trey Jackson, Seth Williams
Groves—David Stewart, Torrence Johnson
Islands—Cullen Cowart
Chatham Square boys
Windsor Forest—Da’Shaun Simpkins, Jaylin Brown, Jared Hughes
Johnson—Daeshawn Loadholt, Da’Monte Greene, Rajah Bush
Savannah—Rockeith Bush, Larryon Forde
Benedictine—Terry Tolbert
New Hampstead—Dearius Young, Domonick Cooper
Pulaski Square girls
Beach-Dy’Manee Royal, Donesha Beach, Jazire Johnson
Calvary-Taylor Rice, Courtney Turner
Groves-Melinda Bynoe, Courtney Jenkins
Jenkins-Aliyah Speight, Asia Rozier
Woodville-Tompkins-La’Freesia Cohen, Diamond Smith
Chatham Square girls
New Hampstead-Jada Roberts, Jakera Richardson, Tiarra Thomas
Savannah-Milenah Doswell, Ashakillah Fenn, Jeannette Jones, Dominique Andrews
Windsor Forest-Erykah Jones, Tajana Harrell
Johnson-Ashleigh Simmons
Islands-Brittany Walker
Longtime Savannah banker Bill Austin, who has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for First Chatham Bank for the past 15 years, has announced his retirement from a banking career that has spanned five decades.
Austin began his career with Citizens & Southern National Bank of Savannah (now Bank of America) in 1961. During his tenure with C&S of Savannah, he served as senior administrative officer and was responsible for such areas as human resources, comptroller, proof, bookkeeping, properties, branch administration and bank security.
He later served as director of personnel for Citizens & Southern National Bank of South Carolina, which later became NationsBank. Upon the transition from C&S to NationsBank, he served as manager of human resources for the areas of commercial lending, operations and SBA divisions.
After seven years in that role, Austin took early retirement and established his own business, Financial Management Services Inc., which provided consultant services for banks.
He then joined First Chatham Bank when it was formed in 2001.
“We sometimes call banks institutions, but Bill Austin is an institution in himself,” said First Chatham President Ken Farrell. “He has served with distinction and integrity in every position he has held. It has been our honor to have been associated with a person who has successfully adapted to change on the institutional level and consistently exceeded expectations on a professional level.”
Austin attended Armstrong State College and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking. He also has served in such roles as president of the Savannah Chapter of Bank Administration Institute, chairman of the Marshland Foundation and as a member of the board of Savannah Vocational School.
A community grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah, an affiliate of HealthSouth, took place Tuesday afternoon at 6510 Seawright Drive.
The event included comments from Kathy Kleinsteuber, chief executive officer of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah; Mark Tarr, executive vice president and chief operating officer of HealthSouth Corp.; Maggie Gill, chief executive officer of Memorial Health; and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-1st District.
“We’re excited to start seeing patients in our brand-new, freestanding hospital,” Kleinsteuber said in an earlier news release. “This new, state-of-the-art hospital will provide residents with access to the latest high-quality rehabilitation treatment and technology through our inpatient rehabilitative programs.”
The new hospital, which operates as a joint venture of Memorial Health and HealthSouth, has 50 private rooms, a therapy gym for patients who have experienced stroke, trauma, brain or orthopedic injuries as well as other major illnesses or injuries.
For more information, go to www.rehabilitationhospitalsavannah.com, www.memorialhealth.com or www.healthsouth.com.
Miranda Livonia Anderson, Jesup, GA
Mr. George W. Arnold, Savannah, GA
Henry S. Bishop, II, St.Simons Island, GA
Barbara Ann Brown-Bruin, Savannah, GA
Frances Lambert Burns, Sylvania, GA
Shana Rene’ Carnes, Statesboro, GA
Patricia Ann Rogers Curry, Savannah, GA
Adalynn Marie Davis, Midway, GA
Mr. George J. Eichermuller, Savannah, GA
Anna Coggin Gailey, Statesboro/Claxton, GA
Ms. Rita Smith Gannaway, Savannah, GA
Carol Jean Goodman, Metter, GA
Ms. Dorothy J. Grant, Savannah, GA
Mary Ann Goette Hammock, Savannah, GA
Mr. Neil James Helms, Savannah, GA
Mr. John Edward Hendricks, Savannah, GA
Linda Hopkins, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Carole Haynie King, Rincon, GA
Mr. Lucius McIntyre, Jr., Savannah, GA
Mamie McNeil, Sylvania, GA
Rita Conner Morris, Pembroke, GA
Gangaben G. Patel, Savannah, GA
Ms. Annette Roberson, Sylvania, GA
Mr. Dalen Smith, Statesboro, GA
Mr. Owen C. Strickland, Jr., Savannah, GA
Mrs. Ida Sweatman, Savannah, GA
Master Leroy S. Teague, Ellabell, GA
Mrs. Dorothy Burnett Vaughn, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Terri Lynn White, Ellabell, GA
Mrs. Evelyn D. Wilkes, Pooler, GA
Mr. Halinton N. Williams, Savannah, GA
W. T. Yarbrough, Jesup, GA
