Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News PSC Staff reviewed the OpenAI contract originally filed by Georgia Power and determined that additional risk mitigating mechanisms were needed to comply with the Commission’s requirements for serving new Large Load Data Center customers. Once changes were made, the Staff sent a letter to the Commission signing off on the contract without requiring any further review by the Commissioners themselves or any public proceeding.While the Staff negotiated some additional protections and benefits for residential customers, shifting more risk to OpenAI and other Large Load Data Center Customers, they relied on assumptions…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Charter Authorizer Update and Framework At the Informal Meeting of the Board, a presentation on updates to Board Policy IBB was given to the Board. The presentation focused on drivers behind the revisions and changes that SCCPSS is making to clarify local expectations and strengthen transparency. The proposed revisions align SCCPSS policy with adopted state requirements. See the full presentation here for a complete explanation of changes: https://sccpss.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=1502#docaccess-73f0c1f53fc389ed754f24e8225cce80 EduSolve Leadership Development Approved The Board approved a contract to continue the District’s partnership with EduSolve to implement the district’s leadership development…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Closure is fleeting, particularly in the realm of murder and death. The hip-hop community was reminded of that reality when Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty for his role in the Sept. 13, 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Davis was initially arrested in Las Vegas and charged with Shakur’s murder in 2023 after repeatedly detailing his involvement in Shakur’s death in interviews with law enforcement, media, and journalists across more than a dozen years. The reputed South Side Compton Crips gang leader even admitted to passing the murder…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Savannah Steel falls short against Charlotte Crown, 88-83SAVANNAH, Ga. —The Savannah Steel entered Sunday looking to end a monthlong drought, but the Charlotte Crown pulled away in the closing minutes for an 88-83 victory at Bojangles Coliseum.Charlotte extended its winning streak to 11 games, while Savannah suffered its 13th consecutive loss.The Steel started quickly, using aggressive offense and sharp execution to build a 10-point lead in the opening quarter. Savannah carried a 28-20 advantage into the second behind newcomer JJ Quinerly, who attacked the basket and connected from long range.Charlotte…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The stars have been picked. Now they just need to learn the steps.The cast of Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars was officially announced on Wednesday, with a fresh lineup of familiar faces trading their famous day jobs for sequins, choreography and a shot at the mirror-ball trophy.Before Wednesday’s announcement on Good Morning America, Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller,…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) returns for its 24th year with a first look at one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films, Gina Prince-Blythewoods’s Children of Blood and Bone, as well as acclaimed documentaries, unforgettable conversations and a celebration of Black storytelling. Every August, flights and ferries bound for Martha’s Vineyard carry more than summer vacationers. They bring filmmakers, actors, producers and movie lovers eager to celebrate Black storytelling in one of the country’s most influential cultural gatherings. For nine days, Oak Bluffs becomes a destination where major studios debut…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Next Match: vs. Claflin University 9/4/2026 | 12:00PM Sep. 04 (Fri) / 12:00PM vs. Claflin University History MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – Amiyah Walker recorded a double-double with 15 assists and 10 digs, but Savannah State University fell to Brewton-Parker Christian in a five-set battle Tuesday evening at Gillis Gymnasium. The Lady Tigers dropped the opening set, 25-9, before responding with a 25-15 victory in the second set to even the match. Brewton-Parker Christian regained the advantage with a 25-9 win in the third set, but…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care The American Diabetes Association (ADA) said it concluded its review of events that occurred during its annual meeting in June, but those who were thrown out of the meeting aren’t satisfied with the answer. ADA hasn’t made its report public, but announced the findings in a press release. It described the review as “independent,” conducted by its audit and governance committee at the request of its board of directors. It concluded that the five ADA members who were booted from the meeting while handing out copies of an editorial critical of…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward The math stopped working for most security operations centers (SOCs) years ago, and 2026 is the year the strain finally shows on the balance sheet. The average enterprise SOC now processes over 10,000 alerts per day, with false positive rates hovering around 45%. Most cybersecurity teams cover only 40–60% of daily alerts — the rest simply go uninvestigated. The result falls squarely on the people meant to catch real threats: 71% of SOC analysts report burnout, average tenure has dropped below 18 months in many organizations, and annual turnover has hit 28%.…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education The city’s Department of Education is set to announce limits Wednesday, ahead of the start of school in the New York City. WASHINGTON — New York City Public Schools is banning the use of artificial intelligence in elementary and middle school classrooms for the new academic year. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamadani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced Wednesday that the nation’s largest school district will have a one-year moratorium on AI use in schools for students, along with a new screentime policy. This story continues below. The sweeping AI…