City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates SAVANNAH – City of Savannah administrative offices and facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Emergency services will remain operational. Sanitation services will be impacted by the holiday closure. Residents should note the following schedule changes: Residential garbage, yard waste, and recycling: Will not be collected on Monday, Jan. 19. Services will resume Tuesday, Jan. 20, with subsequent routes following a one-day delayed schedule through the week. Recycling on Tuesday will cover Monday’s collection route. Dean Forest Landfill and Bacon Park Transfer Station:…
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Black Travelers: Explore Culture, Adventure & Connection Self-proclaimed as ‘The biggest and best Carnival in the North Eastern Caribbean,’ SXM Carnival is a three-week cultural celebration held annually on the Dutch side of St. Maarten. The festivities blend international concerts, calypso competitions, steel pan performances, reggae bands, and more, centered around the Jocelyn Arndell Festival Village, commonly referred to as The season culminates with two vibrant parade days when Carnival troupes take over the streets of Philipsburg, jumping and dancing to soca, bouyon, and other sounds from across the Caribbean. If you are looking to experience Carnival in a destination…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond (RNS) — Last Friday (Jan. 9), the Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, the Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire, stepped in front of a microphone under a tent erected outside the Statehouse in Concord. He looked out at the small crowd that assembled in the rain for a vigil to mourn Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer days earlier, and began to offer a closing prayer. But Hirschfeld, who told Religion News Service he did not have prepared remarks, suddenly launched into something closer…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Teyana Taylor took center stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delivering a powerful performance of “Hard Part” alongside Lucky Daye from her latest album, Escape Room. Beyond the music, the multi-hyphenate star also sat down to discuss several major career milestones, including her first-ever Golden Globe win for her role in One Battle After Another, a Grammy nomination for Escape Room, and going toe-to-toe with Ben Affleck in the upcoming film The Rip. Adding to her moment, Taylor is currently gracing the cover of Vanity Fair, serving high-fashion elegance with effortless…
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Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers Justice in Aging thanks Sherrill Wayland & Jane Haskell of SAGE for their invaluable contributions to this factsheet. Transgender older adults are navigating health systems that can be complex. This resource explains what to expect from Medicare coverage for transgender older adults. Gender Identification Your client’s gender does not appear on their Medicare card. Your client’s Medicare records, however, include a gender marker based on their Social Security record. Your client’s sex, gender, and gender identity should not affect their Medicare eligibility or coverage. Until January 2025, individuals could change their…
Real Estate News & Market Insights: Prepare to be wowed by this exceptional craftsman-style home in Providence Lake at Mount Carmel, one of McDonough, Georgia’s most desirable neighborhoods. Designed for both effortless entertaining and everyday comfort, this home offers an ideal blend of elegant living spaces, flexible functionality and convenient access to metro Atlanta. Inside, a grand two-story foyer with gleaming hardwood floors sets the tone for the dramatic interiors beyond. The spacious family room features soaring two-story ceilings, while the formal dining room showcases a coffered ceiling, creating the perfect setting for hosting gatherings and special occasions. The heart…
Empowering Black Entrepreneurship: Stories of Success, Strategy & Growth by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors January 15, 2026 Expect some serious sticker shock. Has it been a while since you’ve walked into a new vehicle showroom? Expect some serious sticker shock regarding the car prices. The typical MSRP for a new ride nowadays is halfway to six figures. Considering steeper purchase prices, it’s little wonder that many drivers hold onto their vehicles longer or opt for used cars. What’s behind these costly new vehicle prices? Alternatively, what can you expect to pay for a used auto today? What are some factors you…
From Hollywood to Home: Black Voices in Entertainment Zhuri James has been credited with helping style both of her parents’ recent looks. The 11-year-old daughter of LeBron James and Savannah James was mentioned in an Instagram post tied to Savannah’s recent tunnel appearance. The post listed Zhuri under “creative direction & the assist,” acknowledging her involvement in putting the look together. “Big love to @allthingszhuri for the creative direction & the assist. She’s really good!” stylist Casey iCON Billingsley wrote in the caption. For the appearance, Savannah wore a cropped jacket by Weinsanto, paired with Acne Studios denim, a Fendi…
Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights Story Links SAVANNAH, Ga.- Savannah State University Assistant Athletic Trainer Adriana Williams has been selected to work as one of the athletic trainers at the Panini Senior Bowl. The game will be held January 31, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama at Hancock Whitney Stadium.The Panini Senior Bowl is a college football all-star game and the official first step in the NFL Draft process. For more than 76 years, Mobile, Alabama has proudly hosted this historic event, making it the longest continually running all-star game in football.Williams said that she is excited…