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LOGAN JONES: Volleyball’s Back-Row Star is a Standout at Savannah Christian

Logan Jones: Volleyball’s Back-Row Star Is a Standout at Savannah Christian

Logan Jones, a back-row volleyball standout and student athlete at Savannah Christian, has played since she was eight years old.
CHEER SAVANNAH

Cheer Savannah

Stephanie Britt, owner of Cheer Savannah, celebrates 21 years in business and the competitive cheer program she built.
Savannah Gaelic Group Growing Despite Pandemic: Getting It’s Irish Up

Savannah Gaelic Group Growing Despite Pandemic: Getting It’s Irish Up

Tara Reese of Pooler helps grow the Savannah Gaelic Athletic Association, which promotes Irish sports and culture and began with six players.
The Local Fire Department KEEPS POOLER SAFE Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Local Fire Department Keeps Pooler Safe Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Pooler Fire Chief Simmons and his crews kept responding during COVID-19, with no chance to social distance or take time off.
COMMUNITY AID FULL-STEAM AHEAD:  Brynn Grant and the United Way of the Coastal Empire Offer a Lifeline Amid the Pandemic

Community Aid Full-Steam Ahead: Brynn Grant and the United Way of the Coastal Empire Offer a Lifeline Amid the Pandemic

Brynn Grant, CEO and President of the United Way of the Coastal Empire, on how the organization offers a lifeline during the pandemic.
UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE: COVID Rapid Response Fund

United Way of the Coastal Empire: COVID Rapid Response Fund

How the United Way of the Coastal Empire’s COVID Rapid Response Fund helps local people facing sudden change and uncertainty.
The COVID-19 IMPACT on the Healthcare Community

The COVID-19 Impact on the Healthcare Community

Kelly Harley reports on how Effingham Health System staff and patients adjusted to life changes in the early weeks of COVID-19.
SEEING THE SILVER LINING IN A STORM: Good Deeds Abound in a Local Neighborhood

Seeing the Silver Lining in a Storm: Good Deeds Abound in a Local Neighborhood

Hannah Hanlon looks at neighbors who stepped up with good deeds during the pandemic, including efforts to supply N95 masks.
PERSPECTIVES WORTH READING:  WHY BLACK LIVES MATTERS, MATTERS

Perspectives Worth Reading: Why Black Lives Matters, Matters

Kassidy Fikes shares what the Black Lives Matter movement means to her in this opinion piece for Pooler Magazine.
Pooler Community Resources during COVID-19

Pooler Community Resources During COVID-19

A local list of COVID-19 resources for Pooler, including unemployment help, job search support, counselors, and United Way assistance.
Hometown Heroes – “To Us, It’s Personal”

Hometown Heroes – “To Us, It’s Personal”

Home Instead Senior Care stepped up during COVID-19 to help local health care facilities get masks, gowns, and other PPE.
AUSTIN BAKHSH : Local Student Thrives in the Spotlight

Austin Bakhsh : Local Student Thrives in the Spotlight

Savannah Christian Prep senior Austin Bakhsh stands out in drama with a passion for musical theater and for helping his community.

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