Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia Health-care advocates warned Thursday that Georgia residents who have to find their own insurance in the government marketplace should expect significant rate increases next year. Insurance companies are filing rate increase requests with regulators, arguing that federal budget cuts and the end of COVID-19 tax credits are the main drivers, said Anthony Wright, executive director of Families USA. “These are individual workers and working families who simply don’t get coverage on the job or through public programs like Medicaid or Medicare,” Wright said. Wright said affected workers include retail and restaurant employees, ride-hail and food-delivery drivers, beauticians, barbers, plumbers and other self-employed workers. Georgia’s government marketplace is called Georgia Access.…
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Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 2, 2025 These unexplained visa cancellations is the latest update in the brewing immigration issues between Nigeria and the United States. Many Nigerians with valid U.S. visas are suddenly facing denied entry into America. However, the news of these visa cancellations has remained relatively under the radar. According to Business Insider Africa, Nigerian citizens have faced refusals at the border without any prior warning that their visas are at risk. Many Nigerians, whose work ranges from business to entertainment, as well as those with family in the States, have…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Natalie Kolbe, general partner at Norrsken22 Interview with Natalie KolbeGENERAL PARTNER, NORRSKEN22 Lives in: South Africa Natalie Kolbe, general partner at Africa-focused venture capital firm Norrsken22, believes social commerce could transform how Africans shop. In this interview, she explains why. For readers who might not be familiar, what exactly is social commerce? Social commerce, a subsegment of e-commerce, involves individuals or small businesses using social media platforms to sell a wide range of products directly to consumers. They go directly to where their customers already spend their time – TikTok, Instagram, Facebook,…
Black Voices: News, Culture & Community from Across the Nation Head Strat Kids. A group of diverse kids smile in this portrait. They are stacked on top of each other while cuddling in close and showing how happy they are. Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way. The Head Start program encompasses Head Start Preschool programs, which…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers By Emily Mae Czachor Emily Mae Czachor News Editor Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She typically covers breaking news, extreme weather and issues involving social justice. Emily Mae previously wrote for outlets like the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek. Read Full Bio Updated on: September 12, 2025 / 9:42 AM EDT / CBS News President Trump said a suspect had been taken into custody in the killing of Charlie Kirk at an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk, a prominent conservative activist who co-founded the…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Key takeaways Not all offers are equal — know what to question before you accept. Weak deposits, excessive contingencies, or poor financing can derail your sale. A Redfin real estate agent can help you evaluate buyer strength and avoid risky deals. Selling your home should be exciting, not stressful. But not all offers are created equal. According to the National Association of Realtors, 11% of home sales encounter at least one delay, most often tied to financing or appraisal issues. Knowing what to look for in an offer can save you time, money, and…
The residents of Historic Carver Village are closer to getting a community gym. The nationally registered historic community was established in 1948 to provide affordable housing for working-class African Americans in Savannah. The community has waited more than 50 years for a facility which will be located adjacent the current community center. The City of Savannah and the Chatham County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement that gives the county access to build on city owned land next to the community center. The County has to start construction within three years of the agreement. The project will use Special Purpose Local…
Local Impact Spotlight: September 11, 2025 Georgia Southern University has established a new Bachelor of Science in Public Policy program, offering students a hands-on education designed to prepare them for careers with a real impact. The applied degree program is focused on equipping students with the essential tools and knowledge needed to develop sustainable solutions for the challenges facing communities today. The curriculum provides a blend of academic rigor and practical, real-world experience. Students learn to analyze societal issues, develop evidence-based solutions and advocate effectively for policies that improve lives and drive meaningful change. “At Georgia Southern, we are committed…