Author: Savannah Herald

Rich Homie Quan – Source: Stephen J. Cohen / Getty After the untimely passing of Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, the official video for this latest offering “Song Cry” has been released. Last month, Atlanta rapper and pioneer Rich Homie Quan tragically passed away at the age of 34. Friends, family, and fans gathered at World Changers Church International in College Park, Georgia, to pay their final respects to the rapper. Killer Mike and DC Young Fly were on hand to speak to the impact left behind by Quan and his attitude towards never holding a grudge. During Quan’s funeral…

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Glynn County selling regular gas at the lowest price of $2.72 per gallon in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of regular gas in cities within Glynn County was $2.87 per gallon. Of the 69 reported gas stations in cities within Glynn County, 32 offer regular gas. The average reported price of regular gas in Georgia was $2.92, compared to $2.95 the…

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Eric Cabrera, Principal of Altama Elementary School | City of Brunswick website Eric Cabrera, Principal of Altama Elementary School | City of Brunswick website The following events are scheduled to take place in Coastal Georgia this month. Week 1 – Oct. 1 – 5 Thursday, Oct. 3: Event: Altama Elementary School Work Session Altama Elementary School 5-7 pm Week 2 – Oct. 6 – 12 Tuesday, Oct. 8: Event: Altama Elementary School Regular Meeting Altama Elementary School 6-8 pm Week 3 – Oct. 13 – 19 There is no school event taking place during this week. Week 4 – Oct.…

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THOMASTON, Ga. (WJBF) – The Georgia High School Association announced Tuesday that a week will be added to the football regular season to allow schools time to make up games postponed by Hurricane Helene. The final week of the regular season will now be Friday, Nov. 8. The state playoffs will now begin the following Friday and Saturday. The bye week originally scheduled for Thanksgiving week will be replaced by the quarterfinals. The semi-finals and championship dates are unaffected. The shift could mean multiple games in a short time frame for some schools. “Schools affected by Hurricane Helene for two…

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As Diddy remains behind bars, things have gone from bad to worse. Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty A Texas-based attorney announced Tuesday that 120 accusers have come forward to say they were sexually abused by the Bad Boy mogul and some of his associates. NBC News reports that attorney Tony Buzbee held a news conference Tuesday saying he’s representing over 100 people with allegations against Diddy that occurred over 20 years. Buzbee said at least 25 of the alleged victims were minors at the time of the alleged abuse, with the youngest being 9 years old. The attorney said the…

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Dark velvet green curtains open up to the hostess stand, where a server dressed in a vest and leather holster escorts guests past a glass showcase filled with 10-day-aged picanha and ribeye steaks that were dry aged for 28 days and then soaked in premium Scotch whiskey for eight days, hinting to the huntsman traditions of France and Scotland. High ceilings adorned with gold-hued chandeliers, checkered tray ceilings and banquettes upholstered in Scottish plaid resemble a modern American steakhouse/French brasserie. The room has a stunning floor-to-ceiling glass view of the ridge giving the feeling of dining in the sky. Sitting…

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There’s sad news to report about incomparable talent, John Amos. Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty The beloved Emmy-nominated actor best remembered for his role as James Evans Sr. on the groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, has passed away at the age of 84. The news was confirmed by the star’s son, K.C. Amos, who noted to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor died of natural causes on August 21 in Los Angeles. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and…

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A code of conduct will be enforced on the online dating industry to better protect Australian users after research found that three-in-four people suffer some form of sexual violence through the platforms, Australia’s government said on Tuesday. Bumble, Grindr and Match Group Inc., a Texas-based company that owns platforms including Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid and Plenty of Fish, have agreed to the code that took effect on Tuesday, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said. The platforms, which account for 75% of the industry in Australia, have until April 1 to implement the changes before they are strictly enforced,…

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Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov Richard Woods State School Superintendent | georgia.gov There were 1,658 second grade students enrolled in Liberty County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 9.3% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education. Waldo Pafford Elementary School welcomed the largest number of second grade students among county schools, registering 275 students during the 2022-23 school year. Within Liberty County schools, the highest student count was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade. Statewide, Liberty County ranked 36th in enrollment numbers, with a…

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David Cummings founded Atlanta Tech Village (ATV), a coworking-entrepreneur-startup space in Buckhead, in 2013 and is CEO of Atlanta Ventures, which invests in and supports entrepreneurs. His latest venture: Atlanta Tech Village Downtown, a campus that includes ATV Mason’s and ATV Sylvan, both named after businesses in the buildings they used to inhabit. Cummings and his partners envision a “startup city” where investors can walk from one startup to another, all in Atlanta’s historic downtown. These are edited highlights from an interview. What makes Atlanta a good place for entrepreneurs? Atlanta really has a can-do attitude. … It’s this idea…

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