Savannah State Update: Savannah State University’s (SSU) College of Business Administration is proud to announce the launch of its Executive-in-Residence Program, naming distinguished industry leader Mr. Everett L. Hill as the program’s first-ever appointee.Mr. Everett L. HillThe role serves as a strategic bridge between the classroom and the marketplace. By bringing real-world expertise into the academic environment, the program ensures that SSU’s curriculum remains aligned with evolving workforce demands while providing students with direct access to executive-level mentorship. The program will enhance faculty engagement and external partnerships.Mr. Hill will engage directly with students through guest lectures, mentorship, executive coaching, and…
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Local Headlines & Updates: On March 28, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Savannah for a peaceful protest against the second-term policies of President Trump. The protesters stepped off from Emmet park, then gathered at City Hall to hear a speech from Byran Bryant, international president of IAM Union. “This country stands for no kings,” Bryant said. Specific issues raised by protestors included constitutional violations, immigration crack-downs, and the illegal use of tariffs. The crowd expressed their opinions by creating signs of all different types — some serious and some lighthearted. They marched through the streets of Savannah with a…
Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman April 13, 2026 Medical experts believe greater access to reproductive health care may have sparked this trend. Teen birth rates continue to decline, with new reports indicating a 7% decrease in 2025. The National Center for Health Statistics published a new report on April 9 about the findings that its lead author, Brady Hamilton, calls “quite extraordinary.” With teen births on the decline, experts are also highlighting several factors driving the trend. According to NPR, only around 126,000 newborns were born to mothers aged 15 to 19. By these figures, the average…
Local Impact Spotlight: Free baby items, information, and resources will be available for new and expecting parents at the annual Community Baby Shower hosted by the Camden County Health Department and Family Connection Camden. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ’s Church Camden at 250 Lake Pointe Drive in Kingsland. The event is free and open to expecting parents and caregivers of children up to age 1. No advance registration is needed. Families will receive baby essentials and helpful supplies, as well as information on infant health and wellness. Participants…
Local Headlines & Updates: Shippers using the Port of Savannah save more than $1,000 per container that headed to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, compared to ports on the West Coast. “Our research shows that when shippers evaluate total landed cost and end-to-end reliability, routing cargo through Savannah provides a clear economic advantage compared to West Coast routes,” said Chris Gaffney, managing director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech. “For Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville, routing cargo through Savannah reduces congestion exposure, saves shippers money and delivers more consistent, predictable transit performance.” A previous, Atlanta-focused study showed similar…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News By Ryan Krugman with Inside Climate News When the final gavel fell on Georgia’s legislative session, Big Tech and Georgia Power had little reason to be disappointed. For years, tech companies have expanded their artificial intelligence ambitions in Georgia by building data centers that benefit from tax exemptions and favorable energy rates. Advocates say the growth has shifted costs onto everyday ratepayers while bringing large industrial facilities into communities, often accompanied by persistent noise and increased air pollution. A handful of bills sought to address consumer concerns over data center expansion.…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary Apr 15, 2026, 01:09 PM ETNEW YORK — The numbers are in, and the NBA says Year 1 of its new television deals were a hit.The league released numbers for the regular season Wednesday showing that 170 million people in the U.S. watched NBA games across the league’s four primary broadcast platforms: ABC/ESPN, Amazon Prime Video, NBC/Peacock and NBA TV.Those numbers are the league’s best in 24 years, the NBA said, and represented an 86% rise over last season.Prime Video was part of the NBA’s television rights package for the first time this…
Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News I tested the Seville Classics Airlift Height Adjustable Desk with Glass Top, the Seville Classics Airlift Pro S3 Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk (no longer available), the Steelcase Solo Sit-To-Stand Desk, the Fezibo Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk with Double Drawer and The Grovemade Desk but they didn’t make the cut. The Airlift with Glass Top came close to earning a spot above. It’s a beautiful, sturdy desk at a midrange price that would be a great add to a modern workspace. It also features a small center drawer for holding…
Game On: Latest in Gaming News, Reviews & Industry Buzz Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3: The PX7 S3 may not be the company’s flagship headphones (the new PX8 S2 are), but they’re arguably the better value as the PX8 S2 cost a whopping $799. While that step-up model does have a little swankier finish, as well as upgraded drivers that make the headphones sound better (the PX8 S2 do sound superb), the two headphones are quite similar looking. Like the PX8 S2, the PX7 S3 offer improved sound quality and superior noise canceling in a trimmer design (300 grams) that…
Business Briefing: Economic Updates and Industry Insights BRIAN KENNY: Welcome to Cold Call, the podcast where we dive deep into the groundbreaking ideas behind Harvard Business School case studies. Access to safe sanitation is something many of us take for granted. We flush, we wash our hands, and we move on. But for more than three billion people around the world, that basic routine is anything but routine. The consequences extend far beyond inconvenience into public health, gender, equity, urban infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and economic development. Today’s case explores what happens when engineers attempt to reinvent one of the most…