Isle of Hope News

While most everyone has gotten the word that this year marks the centennial of Johnny Mercer's birth, comparatively few people really know that much about the Savannah native and Oscar-winning lyricist himself.

In one of the most elaborate productions staged at Miller Auditorium in some time, Celtic Woman presented the concert ``Isle of Hope'' Saturday night before a near-capacity audience of adoring fans.

Isle of Hope resident Noel Wright has long been known for his woodworking skills, but he recently made a splash in another creative area - photography.

The Haunted House 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31. The Crab Shack, 40 Estill Hammock Road.

Isle of Hope Elementary students took part in Tuesday's National Day of Writing.

Here are some events happening today that you can find in the searchable calendar of events here .

The mother and paraprofessional who grew up on Isle of Hope is in the midst of a tough journey.

A Savannah man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly struck a parked car at the Islands YMCA and nearly struck its driver, according to Savannah-Chatham Police.

Kelly Lockamy wants to green up Savannah one community garden at a time. She is a co-founder of the Savannah Urban Garden Association, a loose collation of like-minded gardeners who see community gardens as one of the answers to making our city more sustainable.

More than forty Chatham area scooterists rode Saturday to raise promote scootering as an alternative transportation option.

You might find the concept of being "fabulous" at the age of 5 difficult to accept, but that's the claim being made by folks with the Savannah Children's Theatre as they stage their fundraising gala this weekend.

The Wymberley Garden Club had a dedication of a new flagpole in the park at the entry to Wymberley on Skidaway Road.

NewsRadio WTAX wants to give you a chance to see the international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, at Sangamon Auditorium on October 8th at 7:30pm. Listen to NewsRadio WTAX during Morning News Watch with Bob Murray for the Celtic Women clip and call 753-1240 for your chance to win.

Noon Sept. 19, Isle of Hope Baptist Church, 22 Rose Ave. The event features fashions by Dress Barn.

Peter Brodhead, owner of Brighter Day Natural Foods on Park Avenue, recomends Vitamin D-3 for cold and flu.

Isle of Hope resident Alton Sellers religiously empties the computer equipment from his work vehicle every night before locking its doors and setting the alarm.

While the victims of 9/11, those who served and are serving now in overseas operations after the attacks were honored and remembered Friday, one woman was paid tribute as well.

"I live at Isle of Hope and get on my golf cart with my wife, grandchildren or dogs and ride on the bluff.

Gannam says the students were excited about the speech, but actually were more excited about the controversy over the President addressing children in school.

Should our president be able to address America's youth? That's the question that's stirring up a lot of controversy with some pretty strong thoughts on both sides.