Author: Savannah Herald

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There were three gas stations in cities across Charlton County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $3.35 per gallon in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. Of the 12 reported gas stations in cities within Charlton County, three offer midgrade gas. The average reported price of midgrade gas in Georgia was $3.36, compared to $3.33 the week before. Gas prices in the U.S. have fluctuated greatly in recent times and…

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced the dates and locations of upcoming mammogram and cancer screenings that it will be holding. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in women. However, many cancer deaths can be avoided through regular screening. When breast cancer is detected and treated early, the chance of survival is greatly increased. โ€œRegular mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early,โ€ said Brooke Deverger, nurse manager of the McIntosh County Health Department. โ€œEarly detection is the key to treating breast…

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STATESBORO, Ga. (WSAV) โ€” The last two weeks have been anything but normal for Georgia Southern. Hurricane Helene ripped through southeast Georgia, which made their open date anything but normal. Now, they have to continue preparations for a conference game against the Marshall at Paulson Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12. “Everything that had gone on with Hurricane Helene been able to see not only the devastation in our own community,” Head Coach Clay Helton said, “but driving up by I-16 and seeing, you know, all the troubles that were happening from our community all the way up to Dublin.” Coach…

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Donald Trump returned to the same Butler, Pennsylvania stage from his assassination attempt, but instead of bullets, this time jarringly joyless jumpscare Elong Musk was in the air. The bizarre viral moment raised concerns about the dreadful duo and โ€œDark MAGAโ€ Musk helping to run the government like he runs X, formerly Twitter. Source: JIM WATSON / Getty According to TMZ, the former president took the stage behind bulletproof glassโ€”a clear precaution after the July incidentโ€”and opened his speech with the line, โ€œAs I was sayingโ€ฆโ€. As expected, social media had no chill when it came to Muskโ€™s appearance. TMZ…

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When a companyโ€™s values encourage an inclusive workplace, the pool of talent you attract changes for the better. Studies show that diverse teams are better at problem-solving, innovation, and client satisfaction.Encouraging diversity is as easy as reaching out to Obsidiยฎ and using our platform to hire your next tech worker. But what happens once theyโ€™re part of your team?Do they feel accepted? Valued? Free to be themselves?That is the difference between hiring a diverse team and ensuring they feel included once theyโ€™re on your payroll.Building and maintaining inclusivity takes planning, but it requires consistency and modeling from the companyโ€™s leaders.…

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When the mass school shooting in Georgia happened last week, it was the first time I didnโ€™t cry. In fact, I didnโ€™t even hear about it until hours later, and when I saw the news alert on my phone at the end of the school day and mentioned it to a few colleagues, after an initial โ€œOh my Godโ€ and โ€œTerrible,โ€ we all went back to work on our computers.The news covered it, but there was no clarion call from students demanding legislative action, no signs of a larger movement as there had been following the mass shooting at Marjory…

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Cosby H. Johnson, Mayor of City of Brunswick | City of Brunswick website Cosby H. Johnson, Mayor of City of Brunswick | City of Brunswick website Catch the best entertainment Coastal Georgia has to offer this week. The following entertainment events are scheduled to take place this week. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Event: Coffee & Connections: Golden Isles College and Career Academy Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce 8:30-9:30 am Event: Music Bingo with Silver Bluff Brewing Company City of Brunswick 6:30 pm Event: TUESDAY NIGHTS Golden Isles Cardio Soul Line Dance Class City of Brunswick 6:30 pm Wednesday, Oct. 9 Event:…

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across McIntosh County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $2.84 per gallon in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of regular gas in cities within McIntosh County was $3.10 per gallon. Of the 15 reported gas stations in cities within McIntosh County, seven offer regular gas. The average reported price of regular gas in Georgia was $2.94, compared…

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Did you know that 95% of people hospitalized by COVID-19 last year werenโ€™t up to date on their vaccines? As we move into late 2024, COVID-19 remains a part of our lives. But the virus the virus has evolved, and so have we. With new variants and updated vaccines, staying informed is vital. Whether you are a senior citizen, immunocompromised, an infant, or concerned about the safety of your loved ones, weโ€™ve got you covered. We talked to Drs. Namandjรฉ N. Bumpus, a Principal Deputy Commissioner of the FDA, and. Nirav D. Shah, a Principal Deputy Director at the CDC,…

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