Supporting New Afghan Refugees Lindsey Grovenstein, Inspiritus Savannah Zoom meeting On Tuesday, February 15, the Skidaway Hamiltons will host a Zoom presentation by Lindsey Grovenstein, Community Engagement Specialist, Inspiritus Savannah, on their current work with Afghan refugees (actually, humanitarian parolees, as she will explain). How did the refugees arrive[...]
America’s founders based our republic on the revolutionary idea of an engaged citizenry — that average men and women would participate in elections, decide who runs the government and how to improve society thanks to the free flow of high quality, trustworthy journalism. What happens to democracy when trustworthy news[...]
On December 14 at 3:00 pm, the Skidaway Hamiltons will host a presentation on evictions by Managing Attorney Bill Broker and Staff Attorney Shaina Thompson with Georgia Legal Services in Savannah. Georgia Legal Services is the sole source of legal help for those facing eviction. Mr. Broker and Ms. Thompson[...]
Coco Papy, Director of Development and Communications, Deep Center of Savannah Criminalization of Poverty in Savannah/Chatham County Georgia has a very high incarceration rate, affecting primarily working-class communities of color. The effects of arrests, court hearings, and jail time on people of limited economic means can be devastating to their[...]
Challenges Presented by COVID for Chatham County Superior Court When the pandemic hit in March 2020, courts in Chatham County had to shift to an entirely new way of doing business while continuing to provide essential services without interruption and fulfilling their constitutional obligations to our citizens. Like many other[...]
The Landings at 50: Looking Ahead to the Next 50 Years Tuesday September 21, 2:30 pm Zoom Meeting John will provide a look ahead at plans and needs for infrastructure development, housing renovation, the search for a new GM, and other aspects of The Landings as it passes its 50th[...]
All members of the Skidaway Hamiltons are invited to our meeting on Tuesday, August 24th at 4:00 pm to hear Dr. Lawton Davis, the Director of the Coastal Health District discuss the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia, with a specific focus on Chatham county and Skidaway Island.[...]
The Hamiltons are Invited to an Abigails Zoom Meeting How the Savannah Chapter of NAACP is Fighting Voter Suppression with Mr. Chadrick Mance, President Savannah Chapter NAACP Presented by Skidaway Abigails Thursday, May 13, 2021 3:30 PM Zoom meeting The Skidaway Abigails are excited to welcome Mr. Chadrick Mance, President of[...]
The following event is presented by the Union of Concerned Scientists. Members and friends of Skidaway Hamiltons may be interested in attending. Note that Skidaway Hamiltons is not affiliated with UCS in any way. Click here to register As the cornerstone of our democracy, the ability for every eligible[...]
