Local Headlines & Updates: September 27, 2025 – Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation recently contributed $40,000 to the Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club in Savannah to support its science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education initiatives for youth in the community. Additionally, Genesis hosted a STEAM workshop from Child Creativity Lab at May River High School in Bluffton. The area is home to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated electric vehicle mass-production plant, located in Bryan County, Georgia. “At Genesis, we are passionate about investing in the future generation of leaders and innovators,”…
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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City Hall to Light up in Observance of Chiari Awareness Month Chiari malformation (CM) is a neurological condition impacting over 300,000 people in the United States SAVANNAH – In observance of Chiari Awareness Month, the City of Savannah will illuminate City Hall in purple beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. Chiari Awareness Month was created to raise awareness of Chiari malformation (CM), a neurological condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal applying pressure on both the spine and nerves. It can cause several symptoms including headaches,…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Invest 94L (Imelda) News Release #1 City of Savannah Enters Operating Condition 4, Monitoring Phase SAVANNAH – Based on the potential for impact from a developing storm in the Caribbean, Invest 94L, the City of Savannah entered Operating Condition (OPCON) 4, the Monitoring Phase on Friday. The City has followed the posture of Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), the lead agency in the region for emergency storm response. The current forecast indicates potential impact on Savannah, but the path and full potential of that impact remain uncertain. The National Hurricane…
Black Background & Cultural Viewpoints: March 8, 1782– The sunshine raised over Gnadenhutten, yet it brought no heat. Individually, the citizens were caused the “eliminating homes.” They were notified to stoop. The militia stunned them with club effects, afterwards headed them. No age was saved. A girl of twelve advocated her life. Her voice was silenced by the axe. You might believe this bloodbath occurred someplace besides America; you most likely never ever before additionally learnt about it. Some soldiers recoiled, calling God to witness their virtue. They took out, unable to tolerate the carnage. Others proceeded, systematically, till the…
Local Impact Spotlight: Early detection saves lives, and no one should avoid or delay breast cancer screening because they don’t have health insurance. That’s why several health departments in the Coastal Health District are hosting free breast cancer screening events in October to connect women with life-saving services and raise awareness of a cancer screening program that can help. Breast cancer screenings are provided year-round through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) at no cost to women aged 40 and older without health insurance. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, and 1…
Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers From DC is Justice in Aging’s weekly roundup of national news and resources about issues impacting older adults. To receive From DC in your inbox as soon as its published, sign up for our mailing list. Here’s what we’re watching in Washington: Federal Funding Deadline Nears Federal funding is set to expire on September 30, 2025. If the House and Senate do not pass a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government, federal discretionary funding will cease on October 1. In that event, non-essential government services will be paused, although impacts…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Two SCCPSS Students Help Underage Survivors of Human Trafficking as Members of Tharros Place Teen Board The Tharros Place Teen Board is a group of dedicated teens from various high schools in the Savannah/Chatham County area who assist in the mission of cultivating a culture of courage for the residents of Tharros Place, a local nonprofit serving underage survivors of human trafficking. “We started the Teen Board because we wanted input from Chatham County youth about what youth are interested in,” said Kate Templeton Edwards, Outreach Coordinator for Tharros Place. “It’s really…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: After the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate last week, we’ve heard from several Fed members. Their speeches reinforce a key takeaway from the meeting’s summary of economic projections: There is a wide variety of perspectives at the Fed. A sizable minority—7 of the 19 participants—expect no further rate cuts this year, and we’ve seen futures markets lower the implied odds of rate cuts in both October and December. As I anticipated last week, we’ve seen a bit of a bounce-back in mortgage rates, which rose 4 basis points to 6.3%. This is…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy State School Superintendent Richard Woods said his emphasis on student safety, teaching character, and the introduction of personal finance courses during his decade in office had served to improve student outcomes. Richard Woods Credit: Georgia Department of Education “I ask you to continue to invest as I have delivered on every promise,” Woods told more than two dozen people at a Golden Isles Republican Women luncheon. Woods will face two other Republicans, Fred “Bubba” Longgrear, the superintendent of the Candler County School District, and Randel Trammel from Cartersville, in…
Young Funeral Home, Inc. | Yemassee, SC in Yemassee respectfully announces the passing of Mr. Oscar L. Hipp on September 26, 2025.During the early morning hours of Friday: September 26, 2025; the voice of our dear beloved, Mr. Oscar L. Hipp, was stilled. Mr. Hipp, 87, was a beloved resident of the Pocotaligo community of Yemassee, SC. The beloved husband of Mrs. Sharon Ford, a beloved father, a grandfather, a brother, and so much more; his legacy stands as an icon, that will forever stand. Service arrangements are incomplete; however, we welcome expressions of condolences and sympathy and solicit prayers…