“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” – II Timothy 4:7-8 Daniel Shederick “Red” Cohen, Sr., was born on March 15, 1938, to the late Louetta Radford and Elder Rhubel Cohen in Waynesville, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Brantley and Ware County school systems. He completed the prescribed coursework in the…
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Real Estate News & Market Insights: Buying power is down nearly $30,000 nationally since 2019, despite a 15.7% rise in median incomeHigher mortgage rates are costing buyers an extra $7,200 per year in financing for a $400,000 homeAUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a market defined by higher interest rates and persistent affordability challenges, a new report from Realtor.com® reveals just how far buyers’ budgets are being stretched. According to the August 2025 Buying Power Report, only 28.0% of homes on the market were priced within reach of the typical household as the maximum affordable home price for a…
Mr. James C. Reed, aged 77, of Estill, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Pruitt Health Hospice in Estill, SC. Born on August 19, 1948, in Sylvania, GA, he was the beloved son of the late Ulysses and Janie Bell Reed. A public viewing will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 1 to 6 P.M. at Smalls Funeral Home Inc. Chapel, located at 203 Samuel Smalls Sr. Guyton, GA 31312. A Homegoing Celebration will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at First Estill Baptist Church, situated at the corner of…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News Aug. 22, 2025 The Current Robin Kemp and Craig Nelson report, International Paper, a longtime pillar of Coastal Georgia’s economy, announced Thursday that it will permanently close its Savannah and Riceboro plants by the end of September and cut some 1,100 hourly and salaried jobs. In its press release, the firm, the world’s largest pulp and paper company, said it will shutter its operations in Savannah and Riceboro “in phases by the end of September 2025.” Aug. 22, 2025 Georgia Trend – Exclusive! Julia Roberts reports, if you’re always looking for…
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update: 8/22/2025 – Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) continues its series of community connectivity through CAT Chats: Your Ride, Your Voice – informational sessions designed to engage directly with residents across Chatham County. The next CAT Chats will take place on Monday, August 25, at the Southwest Chatham Library, located at 14097 Abercorn St. Savannah Ga 31419, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CAT Chats is a two-part session where CAT meets the community where they are. The first half includes a brief presentation on CAT services, upcoming changes, and projects. The second half is dedicated to…
Mr. Saul Alvin transitioned on August 22, 2025 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah Georgia. The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12 noon at Greater Works Ministries, 4020 Wylly Avenue, Brunswick Georgia. Viewing for Saul will be limited to one hour prior to the service on Saturday. The interment will immediately follow the service in Greenwood Cemetery 3301 Newcastle St, Brunswick Ga. Although not required, mask wearing is strongly encouraged. (www.brunswickfh.com) Saul (Buster) was born on January 12, 1942, in Brunswick, Georgia to Mr. Saul A. Alvin, Sr. and Mrs. Clara Monroe Alvin. He attended school…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 21, 2025 The alleged mastermind of Young Dolph’s 2021 murder was cleared of all charges. The man accused of orchestrating the fatal shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph has been acquitted on all charges. Govan Hernandez was acquitted Aug. 21 of felony charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, Local Memphis reported. The verdict came after a three-hour jury deliberation on day three of the trial into the November 2021 killing of Young Dolph, real name Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. Speaking with…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth Joseph “JV” Varner is a strategic Human Capital executive with 25 years of experience leading people functions across diverse industries including Publishing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Technology, Homebuilding, and currently, Senior Living. Recognized as one of the “10 Most Influential HR Professionals to Follow in 2024” by CIO Views, JV has a proven track record of transforming HR into a driver of business performance for global, multibillion-dollar organizations. Throughout his career, JV has built and scaled enterprise-wide HR infrastructures, launched leadership frameworks, and led end-to-end transformations, including post-merger integrations, organizational redesigns, and route-to-market…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Intern Teachers spend each and every day of their lives committed to building the future by educating children across the nation. Oftentimes, their job requires them to be more than teachers. They are communicators, collaborators and evaluators, investing in children’s futures at all times. But with the growing demands of politicians, parents and administrators, teachers have reported feeling stretched too thin, with many leaving the profession. According to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in D.C, 53 percent of teachers who began teaching in the 2019-2020 school…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Coppin State women’s basketball isn’t ducking anyone. Fresh off announcing marquee matchups against South Carolina and Tennessee, the HBCU just added another giant to their 2025-26 gauntlet: Big Ten power Ohio State. Head coach Darrell Mosley revealed that Coppin will face the Buckeyes on November 9 at Value City Arena in Columbus. The Eagles also tacked on a road game at SMU on December 10, rounding out a schedule that’s quickly becoming one of the most ambitious in all of HBCU hoops. A Heavyweight Slate Coppin’s four Power Conference opponents…