City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates City to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Floodplain Management Plan Aug. 18 SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah Development Services invites the public to review and offer feedback regarding its updated Floodplain Management Plan. The plan evaluates the City’s flood hazards and vulnerability, assesses local capabilities to implement flood mitigation projects, and identifies a range of mitigation actions the City may pursue to reduce flood risk and protect people and property of Savannah. The plan also supports the City’s Community Rating System (CRS) participation, which provides discounts to local flood insurance policyholders’…
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City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2026 CONTACT: Office of Marketing & Communications opc@savannahga.gov City 311 Customer Experience Survey to Close Friday, August 7SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah’s 311 Customer Experience Survey, launched in July, is set to close Friday, Aug. 7. The survey, available online here, is designed to gather resident feedback and identify opportunities to improve the overall customer experience when using the City’s 311 system. It will also help the City evaluate and enhance Savannah 311 as a centralized, user-friendly resource for submitting and tracking service requests, requesting information, and reporting concerns.Feedback collected via the survey will help the City monitor service quality,…
Black Voices: Money and Employment News from Across the Nation Happy Friday, folks.This week’s music releases arrive with a little bit of everything, from major album drops, collaborations, and news records from artists continuing to evolve their sound. Today, Chris Brown returns with his long-awaited album BROWN, which features appearances from Lucky Daye, Bryson Tiller, Tank, and GloRilla, among others. Also, Tank and The Bangas deliver another genre-bending release with “Nighttime,” Ambré connects with CARI on “Laugh Later, Cry Now,” and Deante Hitchcock opens up on his latest project Junkie In The Sun. Our roundup also includes new music from…
Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection For years, millions of people saw the same coastal cave whenever they turned on or unlocked a Windows 10 computer. Beyond its shadowed entrance stood two monumental sea stacks, a sweep of wet sand, and a strip of sky glowing above the Tasman Sea. The image became familiar through repetition, appearing in offices, dorm rooms, school computer labs, and homes around the world, while the location remained anonymous to much of its audience. Travel creators Sagar and Ami recently brought it back into view when they filmed themselves standing inside the photograph with…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Open Call for Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Grant Applications SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah’s Office of Sustainability is accepting applications beginning today through Sept. 11, 2026, for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund. Young people ages 15 to 24, and eligible youth-serving organizations are invited to submit innovative project ideas that advance local climate action. Selected projects will receive funding through the City’s $50,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) award announced in June. To help prospective applicants navigate the process, the Office of Sustainability will…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Homes, as we know them today, have evolved significantly throughout the history of the U.S. From the charming Colonial homes in Charlotte, NC, with their distinctive gabled roofs and symmetrical windows, to the enchanting Victorian houses in Washington, DC, featuring grand wraparound front porches and whimsical roof towers, these architectural marvels offer glimpses into the diverse and captivating history of residential design. Homes continuously undergo a remarkable transformation over the decades, reflecting changes in societal values, technological advancements, architectural trends, and shifting lifestyles. As we embark on a journey through time, we will explore…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Savannah Steel snap skid with 90–74 win over Greensboro GrooveSteel snap a five-game losing streak with a 90–74 win over Greensboro, earning their first victory of June.SAVANNAH, Ga. —The Savannah Steel are back in the win column, snapping a five-game losing streak and earning their first victory of June with a 90–74 win over the Greensboro Groove at Enmarket Arena.The Steel controlled the game with defense, holding a narrow two-point halftime lead before locking in after the break. Savannah held Greensboro to just 12 points in the third quarter on…
Voices, Votes & Vision: The Latest in Politics & Public Policy Emotional young adult sitting on couch with headache or mental stress. Depression, burnout, anxiety, and modern lifestyle challenges concept. Whether it’s diabetes, cancer, sickle cell disease or another long-term condition, chronic illnesses affect countless Black families every day, but studies show that healing has much to do with their social circle. When someone you care about opens up about their diagnosis, it can leave friends, family members, and even coworkers scrambling for the “right” words—but it’s important to approach those conversations with care. From comparing someone’s diagnosis to a…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins Audi is known for visually astonishing, tech-focused, and thrilling machines, whether it’s the coupe-like silhouette of the Q8 SUV or the menacing demeanor of the RS6 Avant performance wagon. But what the German automaker hasn’t had is a true flagship. Enter the Q9 and SQ9, the largest and most pervasive SUVs Audi has ever built, and the first to wear the number 9 badge. Consider it Ingolstadt’s opening statement in the full-size luxury SUV wars, and a direct shot at the Range Rover, the GLS, and the…
Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update: Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School (CEMCS) celebrated a major milestone in its growth and continued service to families in Chatham County with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 2001 Cynthia Street, the future home of the school’s expanding educational program. The event marked a significant stage in CEMCS’s renovation of the former Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy campus, a facility that will be transformed into a permanent school home designed to support the Montessori approach to teaching and learning. The project reflected years of planning and collaboration among school leaders, families, the Savannah-Chatham County…