ATLANTA โ For more than a decade, Georgians have been able to sign up for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the federal governmentโs healthcare.gov website.Thatโs about to change. Starting Nov. 1, a new state-based exchange โ Georgia Access โ will replace healthcare.gov as Georgia becomes the 20th state to trade in the federal exchange for a state-specific model.โThe ACA envisioned that each state would operate their own exchange,โ said Whitney Griggs, health policy director for the nonprofit Georgians for a Healthy Future. โStates know best how to reach their residents. โฆ (Georgia) has a real…
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Solar energy continues to be the best alternative to fossil fuels. Over the past few decades, it has emerged as a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective energy source. As the world becomes more conscious of climate change and environmental sustainability, the growth of solar energy will continue to accelerate. In this blog, the HBCU CDAC Clean Energy Initiative explores the future.1. Growth in Global Solar Capacity One of the most significant trends in the solar industry is the exponential growth in solar capacity globally. Renewable capacity expansion in the next five years will be much faster than expectations from just a…
Jumia Technologies, an African e-commerce platform, is closing its operations in South Africa and Tunisia. This decision will fuel the companyโs strategy to focus on high-growth markets with strong potential for profitability that has long proved elusive.โAfter a thorough analysis, we decided to close down our operations in South Africa and Tunisia. Both businesses account for a negligible portion of our overall operations,โ Francis Dufay, Jumiaโs CEO, said in a press release.ย โFurthermore, competitive and macroeconomic conditions in both markets have limited each countryโs growth potential, and their contribution to our overall business has not aligned with expectations. Decisions like…
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) โ The Savannah State football team saw its three-game win streak snapped after a missed extra point resulted in a 28-27 loss to Lane College at Tiger Stadium on homecoming. The Tigers looked to be in control of the game in the third quarter. Jhaydon Sullivan connected with Da’shun Mitchell on a 45-yard touchdown pass to put Savannah State up, 21-7. Lane College scored the next 14 points to tie the contest at 21 at the end of regulation. Savannah State won the toss in overtime and elected to play defense. Lane College scored on its first…
by Daniel Johnson October 27, 2024 Project 2025 is predicted to have an outsized impact on Black Americans, found an analysis from the Legal Defense Fund Project 2025, the Heritage Foundationโs handbook that Republican Party candidate Donald Trump is expected to implement if elected, is predicted to have an outsized impact on Black Americans per legal analysis from the Legal Defense Fund. As Karla McKanders, the director of the Legal Defense Fundโs Thurgood Marshall Institute, told The Guardian, the report was produced because the LDF wanted to bring attention to the โlarger impact that Project 2025 will have on our…
ATLANTA (WJBF) – Vice President Kamala Harris returned to rally voters in Georgia Thursday, along with former U.S. President Barack Obama. The slew of speakers in DeKalb County included Georgia senators, singer Bruce Springsteen, directors Spike Lee and Tyler Perry and actor Samuel L. Jackson. “Because folks, the election is here. It is here and upon us. The choice is truly in your hands. Your vote is your voice. Your voice is your power,” said Harris. Both teams have campaigned heavily in the Peach State over the past few weeks to earn the crucial 16 electoral votes. Gov. Kemp, fellow…
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These former Coastal GA News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28. Anthony ParkerMount Union Purple RaidersCornerbackSenior5โฒ10โณ 160H.S.: Liberty County High SchoolNext Game: vs. Capital Comets, Sat Nov. 2, 1:30 p.m. Antonio WalthourLivingstone Blue BearsOffensive linemanFreshman6โฒ4โณ 240H.S.: Bradwell InstituteHometown: HinesvilleNext Game: vs. Shaw Bears, Sat Nov. 2, 1 p.m. Bashan WesleyFort Valley State WildcatsWide receiverSenior6โฒ3โณ 180H.S.: Brunswick High SchoolNext Game: vs. Benedict Tigers, Sat Nov. 2, 1 p.m. Caqavouis BerryhillSouth Florida BullsSafetyGraduate6โฒ4โณ 205H.S.: Camden County High SchoolHometown: KingslandNext Game: vs. Florida Atlantic Owls, Fri Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. DeNigel CooperAppalachian State MountaineersDefensive…
University of South Floridaโs beloved menโs basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim tragically passed away at just 43 years old. Source: Mitchell Layton / Getty The university announced the shocking news of his death on Thursday, Oct. 24. He passed away at a hospital in the Tampa area due to complications from a medical procedure. He leaves behind his wife, Arianne Buchanan, and their three children, Laila, Lana, and Aydin. The USF Vice President for Athletics, Michael Kelly, remembered Abdur-Rahim and his impact on the campus community. โAll of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach…
When Natalie Pressey, a Financial executive, learned she had breast cancer, the wife and mother began to take the necessary steps to understand her genetic predispositions. She had discussions with her doctors about proper screening and preventative measures, with rounds of testing and second opinions. Natalie was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), the second most common type of breast cancer, according to Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Natalieโs proactive approach helped her to spring into action. Natalie began having open conversations with her medical care team and trusted community, empowering her to move forward by making informed decisions about her…