Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Yolanda White, owner, businesswoman, founder. Photo by Tabius McCoy/The Atlanta Voice Before she became the founder of Dayo Women, a loungewear brand rooted in softness and self-love, Yolanda White built a career in corporate America that spanned decades and multiple industries. A marketer by training with an accounting background, White graduated from Tuskegee University in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, followed by an MBA in marketing from Clark Atlanta University in 1998. Her career took her from General Motors to Coca-Cola, where she rose to global group director. But in 2018,…
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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve drainage within the Dundee Canal Drainage Basin, the City of Savannah will implement a temporary road closure beginning Monday, Dec. 15, on Louisville Road between Telfair Street and Fair Street. This work is a key component of the City’s 100-year conveyance master plan, which aims to reduce flooding risks. As part of the project, crews will install a double-barrel 3-by-4-foot box culvert to expand drainage capacity and provide meaningful upstream relief north of Louisville Road. Drivers and residents are encouraged to…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: 17th Annual Student Success Expo Set for January 10th at Davis-Edwards-Harris Complex! Join us for the 17th Annual Student Success Expo and STEM Festival on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Davis-Edwards-Harris Educational Complex from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In addition to college and career information, attendees will enjoy interactive displays and learn about all public school options across the district while gaining valuable information related to program pathways. The Expo will feature a “Teddy Bear Clinic” which will focus on the Healthcare Science fields and showcase a collaboration between the school district and local healthcare…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Bridge loan expert Sofia Nadjibi looks at consumers’ biggest objections and misconceptions about bridge loans, so you can help steer them in the right direction Loans for short-term residential financing, now known as bridge loans, have existed since the mid-20th century, yet many real estate agents and loan officers still treat them as an edgy, last-resort strategy. In reality, however, bridge loans are powerful tools for a variety of situations, and understanding how they work can help agents serve clients more efficiently – and win more business. Whether you’re looking for a differentiator to…
Fresh from the Kitchen Area: Recipes & Food Motivation Jump to Recipe These 30 minute sheet frying pan beef tacos are excellent for weeknight and are kid-friendly. Experienced ground beef combined with Velveeta cheese and veggies in a crunchy taco covering that baked on a sheet frying pan up until crispy, what’s not to enjoy? Dish Emphasizes Exactly how they taste: Sheet pan beef tacos are experienced with taco spices and filled right into a corn tortilla that’s baked until crispy on a sheet pan. The base dish has cheese and Rotel tomatoes and environment-friendly chilies blended inside the covering.…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling President Donald Trump, “I’m coming for you,” and bringing a national profile to what could be a critical race for Democrats’ long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year’s midterm elections. Crockett, one of Congress’ most outspoken Democrats, a frequent target of GOP attacks and a Trump target, jumped into the race on the final day of qualifying in Texas. She is seeking the Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn, who is…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by Kandiss Edwards December 14, 2025 Layoffs that have swept through news organizations amid a rollback of DEI efforts. Journalists of color at major U.S. media outlets say they have been disproportionately affected by recent layoffs that have swept through news organizations amid a rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Trey Sherman, a Black associate producer with CBS Evening News Plus, told The Guardian that he learned in late October he was being laid off while white colleagues on his team were reassigned. “We certainly have white producers, we…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation By Dr. Barbara A. Reynolds (TriceEdneyWire.com) – As America grapples with shifting values and increasing chaos, we face an unsettling question: Could Black Americans find themselves pushed back to a time reminiscent of the 1870’s Post-Reconstruction era, where legally they had no rights whites had to respect? The threat is real, particularly under the grip of powerful figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump—individuals whose troubling histories and ideologies seem poised to further marginalize people of color. It is difficult to think that Musk and Trump see Black Americans as…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Golf fans may soon be able to lower their cable or streaming bill thanks to a new subscription bundle announced by YouTube TV that focuses specifically on sports content. The service plans to introduce a sports-specific package in early 2026 that is expected to be priced below its current base plan of about $82.99 per month, though exact pricing has not yet been released. This new offering is part of a broader rollout of genre-based subscription options designed to let consumers pick smaller, more affordable packages rather than paying for…
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care Let’s unpack what the win in California means for Black women? What is Prop 50? California’s Secretary of State’s Voter Information Guide outlines that Prop 50 is a constitutional amendment on California’s special November 4, 2025 ballot. The measure authorizes temporary changes to the state’s congressional district maps. Instead of the maps drawn by the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission, the maps will be drawn by the state Legislature and used through 2030, with the Commission resuming map-drawing after the 2030 Census. Why this matters for California? The passage of Prop…