City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Savannah Hosts 2025 Youth Symposium, Gathering Leaders from Across Georgia SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah, in partnership with GeorgiaForward and Georgia Municipal Association, proudly hosted the 2025 Youth Symposium Sept. 19–21, welcoming Youth Council leaders and advisors from across Georgia for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Youth delegates gathered in the Hostess City of the South to share successes, discuss challenges, and explore new strategies for community engagement. The weekend opened with a welcome from Mayor Van R. Johnson II and the Chatham County Youth Commission, followed by…
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Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation On the banks of the Tangipahoa River in South Louisiana, thick oil slicks and chemical odors ripple across the water. Five weeks after an oil and lubricant facility exploded, sending oily soot as far as 40 miles away, Black residents still complain that the chemical smell is so strong that it wakes them up in the middle of the night. Over the past week, federal cleanup crews and state regulators have scrambled to deploy booms and barriers along the river to contain the oily goop. The hive of urgent activity…
HBCU News Spotlight: The Foodhive, a popular stop for snacks and meals for students and staff on campus, has introduced a new self-checkout system that allows students to scan and pay for items without the assistance of a cashier. “I think the self-checkout system is very nice and innovative and a good way to incorporate technology to make things easier,” said Kaya Riggs, a sophomore at Spelman College. Travis Pierce, a sophomore at Morehouse College, also thinks the new self-checkout option provides additional benefits for students. “I like how quick and easy it is for students. I kind of wish…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: On September 30, 2025, College Board released the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results for the graduating class of 2025. The SAT is designed to indicate college readiness and is one of the tests commonly used in the college admissions process. The SAT consists of two content areas. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math. Scores range from 200 to 800 in each content area and combine for a maximum SAT score of 1600. For the eighth year in a row, Georgia’s public-school students significantly outperformed their counterparts in the nation’s public schools on…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Georgia’s high-school seniors recorded another all-time-high graduation rate – and significant year-over-year improvement – in 2025. The four-year graduation rate for the state of Georgia rose to 87.2% – up from 85.4% in 2024, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required in 2011 by federal law. The 2025 graduation rate for Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools is 87.2% also, with 2,229 students graduating out of a class of 2,557. This represents a .4% increase compared to last year and matches the state’s graduation rate. Savannah…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News The Maceo Elks Lodge #8 at 712 West Duval Street. Originally constructed as the Young Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew Association, the Maceo Elks Lodge #8 at 712 West Duval Street is the last surviving institutional building in LaVilla connected to Jacksonville’s early Jewish community. During the 1880s, Yiddish-speaking Jewish immigrants from Russia and Romania settled in Jacksonville, with many living and working in LaVilla. At the time, Jacksonville offered an appealing alternative to the crowded industrial cities of the North. These immigrants carried with them strong ties to Orthodox…
HBCU News Spotlight: The Glitter Bomb cannabis strain is making waves for its bold look and balanced effects, but its rise also connects to larger conversations happening at HBCUs. From student research to entrepreneurial opportunities, Glitter Bomb symbolizes how innovation, culture and community engagement are shaping the future of cannabis, and the role HBCUs can play in leading that change. The cannabis industry is evolving fast, and one strain in particular, the Glitter Bomb strain, is catching the attention of not just enthusiasts but also students, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders connected to HBCUs. Known for its vibrant look and unique…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with North Florida News Photo: Jackson State University It is the most exciting time of the year in the HBCU football season as homecoming season will officially kick off this Saturday. Here is a full breakdown of the 2025 HBCU Football Homecoming schedule. 2025 HBCU Football Homecoming By the Numbers Most Common Opponents: Lincoln (CA), Virginia University-Lynchburg, Edward Waters, Bluefield State(3) Most Common Homecoming Date: October 11 (13) In-Conference Homecoming Games: SWAC: 7; MEAC: 3; SIAC: 12; CIAA: 11 Most Common In-Conference Opponent: SWAC: 6 tied at 1; MEAC: 3 tied at 1; SIAC: Edward Waters (3);…
Chatham Emergency Management Agency Update: What is a Hurricane The term “hurricane” is a specific name for a strong “tropical cyclone”. A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a low-pressure system over tropical waters with organized thunderstorm activity and defined wind circulation. Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained winds of less than 39 mph (34 kts) are called “tropical depressions”. Once the tropical cyclone reaches winds of at least 39 mph, they are typically called a “tropical storm” and assigned a name. If winds reach 74 mph (64 kts) then they are called a hurricane. How are Hurricanes different from…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy This week, the NFL announced that Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and the reactions are already flooding social media. While conservatives are clutching their pearls over the Puerto Rican superstar taking center stage, Black folks online are making it clear: they’re here for it. The timing of this announcement is especially significant. It comes as the Trump administration has doubled down on its hardline immigration policies, with ICE ramping up raids across the country. Earlier this year, Bad Bunny canceled several U.S. tour dates…