City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH –The City of Savannah, in partnership with St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Paint the Town Pink Fundraiser, will illuminate City Hall in pink beginning at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 through Oct. 27 in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) was co-created by the American Cancer Society in 1985 as a week-long campaign to bring widespread attention to the disease and to educate women about early detection. This year marks the 40th anniversary of BCAM. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1-in-8 women in the…
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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – City of Savannah staff responded to a minor sewage spill at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 1991 GA-25 Connector. The spill resulted from an air release valve (ARV) failure in a sanitary sewer force main. An estimated 7,000 gallons spilled before the spill was mitigated. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) guidelines classify this as a minor spill, which is a spill under 10,000 gallons. The force main system was set to an operating condition such that spill ceased. Repairs to the air release valve were ongoing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 and expected to be…
HBCU News Spotlight: WASHINGTON (HUNS) — Acclaimed cinematographer Malik Hassan Sayeed made a triumphant return to Howard University last week, eager to inspire the next wave of filmmakers and rekindle the creative spark that first ignited on this very campus decades earlier. Sayeed, known for his work with filmmakers such as Spike Lee and artists including Beyoncé, served as the director of photography for the new psychological drama “After the Hunt,” which opens on Friday, starring Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri. Sayeed welcomed Howard students to a complimentary screening Tuesday evening at Regal Gallery Place in Chinatown. The following day,…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights The October Red Lobster Band of the Year (BOTY) rankings are in, and Atlanta’s high school marching scene continues to shine with power, precision, and pride. The Westlake High School Mighty Marching Lions claimed the No. 1 spot overall with a total score of 312.5, leading a loaded field of 15 elite programs from across Metro Atlanta. Jonesboro High School (304.7) and Tri-Cities High School (303.5) followed closely, while New Manchester High School (300.8) and Stephenson High School (292.95) rounded out the top five. Southwest DeKalb (292.73) and Central Gwinnett…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Georgians looking for a new or different health insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act can start comparing plans now, before open enrollment starts on Nov. 1. It’s called “window shopping.” This marks the second year of access through the state-based marketplace, Georgia Access. But the premiums people see now are just estimates and could go way up come January. On Georgia Access, monthly premiums at this point still include enhanced tax credits for those who qualify, because they won’t expire until the end of the year unless Congress decides to extend…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Beginning in school year 2026-2027, as part of the SCCPSS Long Range Facility Plan, SCCPSS will make additional facility adjustments and modifications to attendance zones in response to the growth in Western Chatham County. These adjustments will allow for transportation efficiency, increased safety and security, capacity management, and more instruction time for students. A thorough Facilities Condition Assessment has been performed providing insight into the effects of deferred maintenance, capital renewal, educational suitability, and technology readiness. Population shifts have influenced school zone attendance boundaries for years and now is no exception. Immediate and future trends,…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward I haven’t had a consistent primary care doctor since I turned 18 and moved on from the pediatrician I’d seen since birth. Though I get a yearly physical, it’s typically with a new doctor every time, depending on my location, who’s available, my insurance and which office picks up the phone — usually after several calls and endless hold music. Timely appointments are tough to come by, so if I need more immediate attention, I’ll head to an urgent care. When I finally do get to see a doctor, it’s a cold,…
From Campus to Classroom: Stories That Shape Education Last Updated on September 18, 2025 When HBCU Brilliance Goes Global What happens when HBCU excellence meets international opportunity? This year’s list of 2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders shows exactly how HBCUs turn global exchange into impact. Meet the 2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders Here’s the full list of 2025 Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leaders: Campus Spotlights: Voices from the Yard Spelman College – “Being named a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to expanding access and opportunity for our students,” said Interim President Rosalind Brewer, C’84. Spelman has been recognized all six years since…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Key Points Central Atlanta Progress hosted “State of Downtown” on Oct. 22, sharing new data and insights into the development of Downtown Atlanta with community leaders. CAP unveiled new renderings of the Stitch project and a report that included demographic data of the neighborhood as well as details on the total investments to be made in developing Downtown until 2030. A new map shows the first phase of The Stitch project over the Downtown Connector. To kick off Downtown Day, Central Atlanta Progress (CAP), a nonprofit community development organization, hosted a “State of…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection This post, “5 Day Panama Itinerary for Beaches, Food, and Culture,” contains affiliate links. For more information on the sponsored post and/or affiliate link policy, click here. Cover photo by Ahmed Rangel on Unsplash Have you ever had a destination that has been on your wishlist for as long as you can remember? That’s what Panama was for me. Growing up in New York City, I was surrounded by Panamanians. My godparents are from Colón, and I have friends and extended family who always shared their culture through food, music, and celebrations. Still,…