SAVANNAH – Mrs. Mentoria Louvenia German Bradley, 84, entered eternal rest, early Sunday Morning, August 3, 2025 at Candler Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mentoria German Bradley, daughter of the late Donald Jackson-German and Maggie Lou Williams-German, was born October 8, 1940, in Screven County, Georgia. She received her early education in Sylvania, Georgia, a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1958. Upon moving to Savannah as a young woman, Mentoria secured employment at Willie Brown’s Cafeteria where she met the love of her life, Mr. Walter I. Bradley, Jr. They were joined in holy matrimony in 1967,…
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Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Local businesses are a powerful economic driver in small cities like Athens, collectively employing a large number of people and making up a big part of the tax base. Yet, even some highly successful local businesses may cease to exist over the next decade as their owners retire without a succession plan to continue their legacy. According to the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership, it doesn’t have to be this way. Matthew Epperson, GACEO’s local outreach coordinator for Athens, estimates that there’s about 1,000 local businesses owned by baby…
HBCU News Spotlight: Boxes of Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels, a pain reliever and fever reducer, are neatly arranged on the shelves of a CVS retail pharmacy store. (Kenishirotie/Adobe Stock) President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about Tylenol and autism have drawn national attention and sparked questions about the safety of taking certain medications during pregnancy, prompting concern among Tallahassee doctors, pharmacists, and medical students. At a White House press conference on Sept. 22, Trump claimed that using Tylenol and Acetaminophen, a common pain reliever and fever reducer during pregnancy, may be linked to autism and strongly urged pregnant women to avoid using the medication. Some local healthcare professionals say Trump’s recent comments have caused confusion for mothers who are expecting. While his remarks…
Local Hilton Head News Update: An aerial view of the newly renovated Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. Renovations were completed at the resort hotel in March 2015. Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort Seven resorts across the Palmetto State have been ranked among the top 20 in the South by the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. From oceanfront escapes to serene Lowcountry retreats, these South Carolina resorts made the ranks for their hospitality, scenery and world-class amenities — with more locations on the list than any other southern state. There were 757,109 travelers who participated in the 38th annual…
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…
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…