AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Savannah Georgia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:07:13 -0600 Jacquie T. Stein Named New Territory Manager/Licensee SAVANNAH, GA, November 21, 2009 –Here we grow again.  Jacquie T. Stein, a former... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/nubarter-gets-greater-savannah-area-growing-faster-236935 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/nubarter-gets-greater-savannah-area-growing-faster-236935 Business and Professional Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Walter MacEwen (1858-1943) was one of the most highly decorated American artists of the late nineteenth century. Cosmopolitan and versatile, he... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/exhibition-walter-macewen-an-american-expatriate-revisited-228868 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/exhibition-walter-macewen-an-american-expatriate-revisited-228868 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 1st Annual United Way Turkey Trot Burn calories before your big Thanksgiving meal! Come join us for Savannah's only Turkey Trot! 1st Annual United... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-s-community-connection-november-4-2009-231460 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-s-community-connection-november-4-2009-231460 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Georgia (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/bloomingdale/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-chatham-county-226516 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/bloomingdale/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-chatham-county-226516 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 United Way Receives $20,000 Contribution from Wachovia Bank, A Wells Fargo Company United Way of the Coastal Empire is excited to announce a... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-s-community-connection-october-5-2009-219413 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-s-community-connection-october-5-2009-219413 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Georgia corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/find-georgia-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-georgia-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217127 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/find-georgia-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-georgia-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217127 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 United Way Kicks Off 2009 with $8.2 Million Goal: United Way of the Coastal Empire announced its goal for the 2009 community campaign at the... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-s-community-connection-september-14-2009-214131 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-s-community-connection-september-14-2009-214131 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/savannah-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-savannah-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/savannah/news/savannah-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-savannah-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-savannah-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-savannah-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600