Author: Savannah Herald

SAVANNAH, Ga, (WSAV) โ€” Several areas teams advanced to Columbus for the quarterfinals in their respective classifications. Below is a recap of how they fared. In Class 3A-A Private, Savannah Christian defeated Wesleyan, 4-2. The Lady Raiders face Hebron Christian in the winner’s bracket on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. In Class A Division II, Screven County just edged past Georgia Military, 1-0. Screven County will see Lanier County on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. Lanier County defeated Metter in the opening round, 6-3. Metter will face Georgia Military on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. in an elimination game. Emanuel…

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Being your groove chauffeur at GBN is the closest Iโ€™ll ever come to having a blog or column. In the years Iโ€™ve pecked write-ups for these Music Monday playlists, I have often discovered new tracks and artists in an attempt to be comprehensive in my collections. I have more than once received wonderful additions and suggestions to my playlists. Iโ€™ve taken them all, too. I have also advocated for the broader appreciation of various artists here. This playlist tribute to the late Frankie Beverly certainly falls in the latter category; though I know Iโ€™m preaching to the proverbial choir here…

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by Daniel Johnson October 31, 2024 The group’s message is resonating in Philadelphia, where although there has been a significant reduction in gun violence from 2023, it remains a focal point of city officials Husband-and-wife team Jarel and Karise Crew, both Black residents of Philadelphia, established the Philadelphia chapter of That Gun Talk in August 2021. According to its website, That Gun Talk is a national organization dedicated to addressing the need for victims of gun violence to receive training in responsible gun ownership and de-escalation tools in the groupโ€™s pursuit of a reduction of gun violence. According to NBC…

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LaTosha Brown wants undecided Black voters this election cycle to know one thing about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump: He โ€œainโ€™t sโ€“t.โ€Brownโ€™s voting rights organization, Black Voters Matter PAC, recently used the explicit phrase about Trump in an election ad aimed at setting the record straight about his presidency.ย  โ€œDid you know that Trump wanted the military to actually shoot Black Lives Matter protesters?โ€ Brown says in the ad, which includes Black Voters Matter co-founder Cliff Albright, journalist Roland Martin and others.ย  Albright reminds voters in the ad that Trump โ€œlet people die during COVID and then told us to…

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) โ€“ A “yes” vote for Georgia Referendum A would increase a property tax exemption for tangible property worth $7,500 or less to properties worth $20,000 or less. Tangible property means equipment like computers, copy machines and more. This item stems from House Bill 808. Sponsors of the bill, like Republican State Rep. Mike Cheokas, said the referendum would lessen tax burdens on tangible personal property like office supplies or equipment. It would be good for small businesses. Small businesses are the most innovative. They hire the most people. I think they need this little boost right now,”…

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Love is definitely in need of love today, and one of its most staunch and steadfast purveyors, legendary and visionary artist Stevie Wonder, is going on the road once again to offer just that. Wonder announced today he will be playing select dates in October across 10 cities in a call for โ€œjoy over anger, kindness over recrimination, peace over warโ€ during this most contentious election season in the United States. As a special thank you to those in communities who are already working tirelessly to fix our nationโ€™s broken heart, Wonder will be offering a designated amount of complimentary…

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Happy Music Monday, you all. Itโ€™s a friend and selector, Marlon again. The upcoming U.S. release this Friday, October 11 of PIECE BY PIECE, the animated biopic/documentary/musical about prolific producer/artist Pharrell Williams, served as a nice reminder of just how much work and influence Williams has had from the 1990s to the present. Veteran documentary director Morgan Neville crafted a freewheeling narrative that follows Williamsโ€™ humble beginnings in Virginia Beach, Virginia to becoming one of the most influential music producers of the 21st century. Iโ€™ve gathered hours of tracks in โ€œAlright: The Essential Pharrell Williamsโ€ playlist that feature production work…

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The Only Travel App Guide Youโ€™ll Ever Need Technological advancement has made life safer for travelers of all ages who plan their own trips from start to finish. From taxi-booking apps to the ones that help you communicate in a foreign language to those that keep a track of your entire itinerary, thereโ€™s something for everyone. The following apps are recommended by some of our staff for your next trip: ย  Luckytrip This one is a smart app that is the perfect fit for the adventurer. It especially works if you want a getaway and donโ€™t really know where to…

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Traveling On a Strict Budget? 8 Ballin on a Budget Travel Tips We get it. Traveling the world when youโ€™re already dealing with money issues and fretting over your bank account is hard. When youโ€™re struggling to get by and have a ton of daily expenses to manage, travel can seem like a distant dream. It doesnโ€™t have to be out of reach, though. You just have to be a little cautious, plan ahead and stay alert at all times. Here are helpful tips thatโ€™ll make your globetrotting dream a reality and have you packing your bags in no time!…

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