Real Estate News & Market Insights: If you’re selling an empty house, vacant home staging is key to attract buyers and close quickly. A well-staged vacant home helps buyers connect emotionally, visualize the space, and ultimately make stronger offers. Without it, even the most beautiful listing can feel cold, confusing, or forgettable. Whether you’re selling your home in South Fulton, GA or staging a property in Wilson, NC, vacant home staging can make a major impact on your final sale price. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down why staging matters, how to do it effectively, and how to get…
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Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Seven Student Films from Savannah Arts Academy Selected for 2025 All-American High School Film Festival Seven student produced films from Savannah Arts Academy have been selected for inclusion in this year’s All American High School Film Festival – a third of all films selected from the state of Georgia. The festival is held in October each year in New York City and is the largest high school film festival in the world. This year’s festival marks the 13th annual celebration of the future of film. The films were selected by a panel…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Norfolk State University (NSU) recently joined an elite tier of American higher education. The HBCU, long recognized for its teaching mission, has been newly classified as a Research College and University (RCU) by the American Council of Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The designation places NSU in the top 12 percent of colleges and universities nationwide—a milestone underscoring the growth of research capacity at HBCUs. A New Standard of Recognition “This recognition affirms Norfolk State University as a serious research institution,” said NSU President…
The Legacy of His Life Vance Sherman Lawton October 18, 1954 – August 19, 2025 Vance Sherman Lawton, 70, was born on October 18, 1954, in Sylvania, Georgia, to the late Archie Lee Lawton, Sr. and lola Kelly Lawton. Vance accepted the Lord as his Savior at an early age at Lawton Grove Baptist Church, where he later served faithfully as President of the Trustee Board. He graduated from Screven County High School, Class of 1972, and went on to briefly attend Savannah Technical School. Vance was employed at BASF for many years before stepping out on his own to…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Jeroslyn JoVonn August 19, 2025 Nikole Hannah-Jones won’t sit by and allow Jillian Michaels to spread “harmful nonsense” about the painful realities of slavery. Nikole Hannah-Jones is sounding off in response to Jillian Michaels’ recent claims that “less than 2% of white Americans owned slaves.” The 1619 Project creator took to Instagram Aug. 18 for an impromptu history lesson in response to Michaels’s controversial statements during a recent panel on CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip. According to Hannah-Jones, the times are “far too dangerous” to allow “harmful nonsense” to spread in ways…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Denzel Washington as David King, a powerful Brooklyn music mogul. (Courtesy A24) Spike Lee is back in New York City, and he’s brought Denzel Washington with him. Their reunion—Washington as David King, a powerful record executive with a gilded life in Brooklyn—anchors Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece “High and Low.” Where Kurosawa channeled postwar Japan’s anxieties, Lee steers the story toward America’s bruising debates over power, privilege, money, and morality. David King has cracked the code in America. He’s at once family man and…
Local Voices. Statewide Impact. Stay Informed with Georgia News A Spanish infrastructure giant is set to move the headquarters of its U.S. and Canada arm to the Perimeter area this summer, close to the Georgia 400 toll lanes project for which it just raised more than $7 billion in financing. The record package includes private bonds and federal government loans for a project that is estimated to be worth about $11 billion in total value, delivering 16 miles of toll lanes and a 50-year concession. FlatironDragados, formed through the recent merger of two European-owned firms, is set to bring 100…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City Crews Respond to Four Minor Sewage Spills SAVANNAH – City of Savannah staff recently responded to four minor sewage spills, each a result of prolonged heavy rainfall. On Aug. 2, City staff responded to a sewage spill at 511 Arlington Road the resulted in an estimated sewage discharge of 7,260 gallons. On Aug. 10, staff responded to two sewage spills on Stillwood Drive. At 12845 Stillwood Dr. a spill caused a discharge of 1,260 gallons of sewage and at 13204 Stillwood Drive a spill caused an estimated discharge of…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors August 18, 2025 Even as the federal administration rolls back protections, the settlement sends a message about the power of community organizing and local elected officials to address racist harms, according to attorneys and plaintiffs. For decades, the Albina district in Portland, Oregon, was the center of the city’s Black community. Local musicians transformed the neighborhoods into a hotspot for the West Coast’s jazz, blues, and soul music scenes, earning Albina the nickname “Jumptown” in the 1940s and ‘50s. Milestones in Oregon’s civil rights struggle…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth The Harbor Bank of Maryland welcomes Jill C. Oliver, JD, CISA, as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. A transformational leader with 20+ years of experience spanning financial services, government, and regulatory sectors, Oliver will oversee Risk, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Operations for the Bank. “Jill’s breadth of experience and proven leadership are a valuable asset to The Harbor Bank of Maryland. She will make meaningful contributions to our continued growth and impact.” John Lewis, President & CEO She previously held senior roles at the FDIC and Fannie Mae, where she…