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Midway native is new SSU Alumni President
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Midway, Georgia native Harold N. Washington has been elected as the new Savannah State University National Alumni Association (SSUNAA) President.

Washington, whose term will last from 202124, was installed and welcomed along with other SSUNAA Executive Board officers during its virtual Annual May Meeting on May 1, 2021.

Washington is a 1998 graduate of Savannah State with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

While at SSU, he was a member of the football and track teams. He holds a master’s degree in Education from Troy State University and a specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Valdosta State University.

A 1994 graduate of Bradwell Institute, Washington is a 22-year public school educator having served as a teacher, coach, mentor, and currently serves as a high school administrator in the DeKalb County Public School System. He has remained active and close to his Savannah State roots as he has served as treasurer, financial secretary, and homecoming

raffle chairman for the National Alumni Association.

He is also a legacy graduate of Savannah State as both of his parents earned their degrees Savannah State. His father, the late Richard Washington, graduated in 1956 while his mother, Dr. Clemontine Freeman Washington, is a 1966 alumnae. The younger Washington is also the proud father of one son, Christopher and in his free time, he enjoys traveling and going to outdoor concerts.

The 45-year old educator states that his team’s strategic plan will focus on giving the alumni association, university and community M.O.R.E. which stands for Membership Outreach Resources Engagement.

“We are going to have a laser like focus on unique and specific areas that are critical needs for the University. While at the same time building and growing the Alumni Association.”

 

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Community gets a rare snow day
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City of Hinesville and Liberty County offices are closed today, and the Liberty County School System is undergoing a day of virtual learning after a winter storm hit southeast Georgia.

Coastal Georgia was inundated with one of the biggest snowfalls in recorded history as forecasters called for 4-6 inches of snow to fall Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Initial reports Wednesday morning indicate at least 2 inches fell on Hinesville.

Sean Hafer and his family took advantage of the quiet roads and still Wednesday morning to enjoy the snow at Bradwell Park. He’s lived in Hinesville for almost 12 years and recalled the snow storm of 2018. But that snow was “not this deep,” he said. “It’s been a while.

“I don’t think many people went to work today,” Hafer said. “You think people would be out in it having fun, but I guess they’re scared to drive in it. It’s fun when you don’t get it around here.”

Hafer said he was curious to see how much snow was going to fall.

“They did well on this,” he said of the meteorologists. “They were accurate. They earned their pay on this one.”

The City of Hinesville declared a state of emergency Tuesday in advance of the storm and residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel due to potential severe weather conditions. Melting snow and ice can refreeze overnight, making roads dangerous.

Liberty County offices will remain closed until Friday. Liberty County School System students are having virtual learning Thursday.

Near-record lows tonight could lead to hazardous road conditions through tonight and Thursday morning, especially on secondary roads due to refreezing of melted snow and sleet and black ice with freezing of water puddle.

While daytime highs will be more temperate, overnight lows for the next few days are expected to remain well below freezing. The City of Hinesville encourages residents to drip their faucets overnight, insulate exposed pipes and to let warm air circulate around pipes by opening cabinet doors under sinks, especially those near exterior walls.

Some travel issues could persist Thursday night, with the potential for any remaining snow or slush to refreeze, especially on secondary roads.

The city also is reporting no power outages and all traffic lights are operational. Since most businesses are closed, traffic is minimal and residents are urged not to travel unless necessary.

 

 

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