Members of the City of Savannah Youth Council traveled to Atlanta today to meet with Gov. Nathan Deal, as well as State and local legislators as part of Savannah-Chatham Day.
The Youth Council members spent part of the day beneath the Gold Dome, where they discussed youth issues with elected officials and watched lawmaking in action.
"You can study how State Government works in a classroom, but nothing beats seeing how it's done first-hand," said Youth Council Coordinator Carliss Bates. "My hope is this will inspire some of them into public service."
The Savannah Youth Council is organized by the City of Savannah, and is comprised of more than three dozen local eighth-graders. Over the course of a year, they receive leadership training, volunteer community service, and learn the ins and outs of City Government
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:30:09 GMT
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage...
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:08:59 GMT
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:36:56 GMT
LaTonya Williams spent her first Mother's Day in tears after finding out that someone was making fun of her precious baby Lola. "She was born with Apert Syndrome which affects her development and she's
Thousands of people are reacting online and in-person after hearing after hearing how baby Lola, who sufferes from a syndrome, was verbally attacked in offensive posts online by strangers.
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter. Metro Police say warrants have been secured for Marcelle Jefferies, 31, for charges of Interference with
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are looking for a local mother who disappeared with her daughter.
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