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…
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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…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.LL Cool J has been announced as the host of 2025 MTV VMAs airing September 7 on CBS, MTV & Paramount+. He will be taking the VMAs reins solo for the first time, after previously serving as co-emcee in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.Due to overwhelming demand, Backstreet Boys have added seven new performances to their sold out Into…
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Patricia L. Moore Blocker entered eternal rest, Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She received her early education in Chatham County and graduated with the Groves High School Class of 1987. After high school, Patricia pursued higher education and earned her Registered Nursing license. Later, following her love for beauty and creativity, she returned to school for Cosmetology . She dedicated much of her career to serving others through the mental health field, working with Tideland Mental Health Center, which later became Gateway Behavioral Health Services. Patricia truly loved…
Tomorrow’s Tech, Today: Innovation That Moves Us Forward Free-to-play game The First Descendant has been slammed for apparently using fake AI-generated influencers in their TikTok ads, as well as a deepfake of at least one real streamer without their knowledge or consent. The developer has now claimed this was the result of “certain irregularities” found in the operation of its call out for user-created content. Released by MapleStory developer Nexon last year, The First Descendant is a third-person loot shooter in which players fight alien invaders. Like many other online multiplayer games such as Fortnite and League of Legends, The First…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City Invites Residents to ‘Speak Out’ Again on FY26 Budget Priorities Online Survey Available; Second In-Person Meeting Scheduled SAVANNAH –The City of Savannah’s Office of Management and Budget will be holding the second Speak Out Savannah event, giving the public an opportunity to discuss what their budget priorities are with City staff and officials, and learn how the budgeting process works. The second Speak Out Savannah event will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21 at the JA Colonial Group Discovery Center on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus. Light refreshments…
Stay Informed: Latest News from Across Georgia A commemorative Forever stamp honoring former President Jimmy Carter will be released on Oct. 1 in Atlanta, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday. Credit: United States Postal Service Representatives of the nonprofit group Friends of Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service joined the Postal Service in unveiling the new stamp at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Carter’s hometown of Plains. “It is difficult to consider a more fitting honoree than former President Jimmy Carter,” said Peter Pastre, the Postal Service’s government relations and public policy vice president. “He lent his…
Global Black Voices: News from around the World Blueface before and after Blueface Prison Photos Spark Shock and Social Media Buzz *New Blueface prison photos have fans doing double takes. The rapper looks nearly unrecognizable after months behind bars in California. Once known for his lean build and face tattoos, Blueface now appears bulked up, heavily inked, and transformed in a major way. These new images were shared on Instagram and quickly spread across outlets like The Shade Room and Say Cheese. In the photos, Blueface is seen posing with latex gloves, showing off his muscular frame and more facial…