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Savannah
Savannah City and port on the Savannah River,
e Georgia, USA. The oldest city in Georgia, it was founded in 1733, and became the seat of the colonial government in 1754. During the American Revolution, it was initially captured by the British in 1778, and resisted all attempts at invasion until 1782. The city prospered on the tobacco and cotton trade, despite a devastating fire in 1796. During the Civil War, it remained a Confederate stronghold until December 1864. Today, it is still a major port whose exports include tobacco, cotton and sugar. Industries: chemicals, petroleum, paper products, rubber, tourism. Pop. (2000) 131,510.
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Savannah Morning News, Ga., Conventions Column.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 11/4/2001; 700+ words
; Savannah Morning News, Ga. Knight Ridder/Tribune...Assembly, annual leadership retreat, Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, 45 1-4, PT Squadron...meeting, Days Inn Days Suites, 20 1-4, Savannah State University National Alumni Association...
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Savannah wins MEC speech, debate championship
Newspaper article from: St. Joseph News-Press; 8/21/2006; 700+ words
; ...public speaking and performance events. Savannah High School won the conference championship...the ninth consecutive championship for Savannah, which is coached by Tiffany Croom and...Lincoln-Douglas Debate Chase Cook, Savannah, first; McKayla Beattie, Savannah...
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Savannah, Ga., to Lose American Eagle Service.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 8/23/2002; 700+ words
; By Ben Werner, Savannah Morning News, Ga. Knight Ridder...Eagle, is pulling up its stakes at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport...its daily service between Dallas and Savannah on Oct. 15. The airline is transferring...
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Savannah, Georgia
Magazine article from: Healthcare Traveler; 7/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; Situated at the mouth of the Savannah River, which forms the border between...and South Carolina, the city of Savannah captivates visitors with its natural...landed on a bluff overlooking the Savannah River. With the help of the local...
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Savannah Foods Accepts Revised $20.25 Per Share Bid From Imperial Holly
PR Newswire; 9/12/1997; 700+ words
; ...Texas, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Savannah Foods & Industries, Inc. (NYSE...sugar refiner and distributor based in Savannah, Georgia, and Imperial Holly Corporation...to which Imperial Holly will acquire Savannah Foods at a price of $20.25 per share...
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Savannah makes 'em smile
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 10/21/2001; 700+ words
; Eric and Tiffany Schroeder and their daughter Savannah. JOLIET -- When Savannah Schroeder was born on July 27, 1999 at Provena...and Eric Schroeder of Joliet. Now 2 years old, Savannah still thrills her parents with her special qualities...
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Savannah Electric to merge into Southern Company System.
PR Newswire; 11/2/1987; 700+ words
; SAVANNAH ELECTRIC TO MERGE INTO SOUTHERN COMPANY...The Southern Company (NYSE: SO) and Savannah Electric and Power Company (NYSE: SAV) today announced an agreement to merge Savannah Electric into the Southern electric system...
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Savannah and the spirit of Stonewall in 1969.(ART MEMO)
Magazine article from: The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide; 9/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...men who would change my life forever. Savannah, like New York, had its own gay counter...Building that later became the home of the Savannah College of Art and Design. The entrance...of Bull and Gordon Streets. In 1969, Savannah was arguably more tolerant of gays than...
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Savannah, Ga., Yacht Builder Expands, despite Wisconsin Firm's Bankruptcy.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News; 3/12/2003; 700+ words
; By Mary Carr Mayle, Savannah Morning News, Ga. Knight Ridder/Tribune...on planned expansion at Palmer Johnson Savannah Inc., said Skip Robinson, general manager of the yacht builder's Savannah operation. "We are two separate entities...
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Savannah, Ga., College Offers Management Training for Hotel, Restaurant Staff.
Newspaper article from: Savannah Morning News (Savannah, GA); 2/10/2004; 700+ words
; ...spent $1.07 billion in history-rich Savannah last year, but training opportunities...s hospitality industry. Until now. Savannah Technical College announced Monday that...economy that employs 15,000 people in the Savannah area. That number grew by 500 in just...
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Savannah: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Savannah: Communications Newspapers and Magazines Savannah's major daily newspaper is the Savannah Morning News. Local weeklies include The Herald, Connect Savannah, Creative Loafing,Savannah Business Report and Journal, and Savannah PennySaver...
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Savannah
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Savannah Savannah: Introduction Savannah: Geography and Climate Savannah: History Savannah: Population Profile Savannah: Municipal Government Savannah: Economy Savannah: Education and Research Savannah: Health Care Savannah: Recreation...
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Savannah: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Savannah: History City Designed by British Colonist...England, arrived at Yamacraw Bluff on the Savannah River to found America's thirteenth...strong drink, and no lawyers. The name Savannah is said to have derived either from the...
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Savannah: Economy
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Savannah: Economy Major Industries and Commercial Activity Savannah has a five-tiered economy consisting of manufacturing...for paper bags in the United States; Georgia Pacific Savannah River Site, which makes paper products; Great Dane...
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Savannah: Education and Research
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Savannah: Education and Research Elementary and Secondary Schools The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools system consists...special programs for students from K-12. The Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools Academy Programs...
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