Real Estate News & Market Insights: Congress is seeking changes at the Federal Home Loan Bank System, with some members arguing the network isn’t taking a proactive role in the nation’s housing affordability crisis.At a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, leaders of the bank system said they’ve been active the past few years supporting the housing market. But Congress has worried the system isn’t doing enough lending to encourage more homeownership.Congress also scrutinized FHLBank System’s role acting as a backstop to the financial system during high-profile bank failures, including those of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Notice of Property Tax Increase The Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Chatham County Board of Commissions at the Old Chatham County Courthouse, second floor, Commissioner’s meeting room, 124 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia on July 31, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the…
Local Headlines & Updates: Devin Strong, Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church An argument can be made that as modern people, we are more isolated than ever. We no longer have to shop at the mall because Amazon will deliver almost everything that we need to our doorsteps. We don’t have to go to the video store because Netflix has any movie you could want.Spotify has done away with the need for record stores.You can avoid the people at the grocery store with Kroger pick up, or better yet, home delivery. There are even apps out there that will curate your…
HBCU News Spotlight: By: Nick Guerriero — Tennessee State and Jackson State will renew one of HBCU football’s most storied rivalries at Vanderbilt University’s FirstBank Stadium when the teams meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic, presented by the Tennessee Titans and ONE Community, on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tennessee State 2026 single-game tickets, including the John A. Merritt Classic, will go on sale Monday, June 15, at 9 a.m. CT. The game will be played at FirstBank Stadium due to NFL scheduling, which has the Tennessee Titans hosting the Chicago Bears in their preseason finale at…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Bulloch County News The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy awarded a $50,000 grant to Sally Brown, Ph.D., and Alisa Leckie, Ph.D., of the College of Education, to enhance support for their Reading Room initiative. The funding has helped the team establish new locations in Chatham, Bulloch and Effingham counties, giving Georgia Southern COE students the opportunity to work directly with children and their families. Two Georgia Southern University researchers are continuing to advance literacy development efforts in Southeast Georgia thanks to a $50,000 grant. The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City of Savannah Opening Cooling Facilities Amid Weekend Extreme Heat SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah is opening cooling facilities due to extreme heat this weekend. What to Know: Saturday and Sunday will bring warmer temperatures Heat advisory in effect Saturday, July 18, Noon – 8:00pm; Similar conditions expected for Sunday, July 19 Heat index values 106 – 110 degrees expected Coastal South Carolina/Georgia Corridor Elevated temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses What to Do: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends: Drink plenty of fluids; avoid energy drinks and alcohol;…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News The Effingham County School District in partnership with Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, unveiled the new Hyundai EV Lab at Effingham College and Career Academy on Friday, October 24. The state-of-the-art lab provides students with hands-on learning opportunities in electric vehicle technology—an industry that continues to drive innovation and workforce growth in Georgia. “This EV Lab is an invaluable addition to our engineering program because it provides true hands-on experience,” said Todd Wall, ECSD Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Coordinator. “Students aren’t just learning from a video or textbook—they’re assembling, taking…
HBCU News Spotlight: Southern University LSU football fans finally have a date to circle. The Jaguars will travel to Baton Rouge on September 9, 2028, for their second-ever meeting with in-state neighbor LSU. That’s according to a copy of the game contract. Southern will collect a $750,000 guarantee for the trip. That figure is a typical payout for matchups between an FCS program and an SEC opponent. Because the two Baton Rouge schools sit only a few miles apart, the rematch carries real weight beyond the box score. LSU announced the addition Friday as part of a broader round of…
The annual Mount Pleasant Sweetgrass Festival is designed to promote and bring attention to the contributions of the Gullah Geechee people’s history, culture, traditions and their sweetgrass basket art form that originated in Mount Pleasant and continues to exist in our town and surrounding communities today. Offering free admission, entertainment and activities, the Sweetgrass Festival also provides an opportunity for local basket makers to showcase, promote, and market their sweetgrass merchandise to locals as well as cultural tourists from around the country. Additionally, the Sweetgrass Festival provides an opportunity for engagement, interaction with, and exposure to the Gullah Geechee people’s…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Source: Gilbert Flores / GettyIf you’re like me and millions of other people who tuned into Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, you’ve spent the last five days overly invested in a digital world that combined Hogwarts, the hood (Suburb Baby), Carne Asada, and unexpected duos that felt like college friendships all over again. MUST READ: Baddies We’re Watching: The Black Girl Streamers Taking Over Streamer University This stream train is officially over, but the heartwarming moments from the event will live on forever. Here’s some of the top moments from Streamer University. Benjy’s…