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As jury deliberations continue in the case against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, Savannah officials are keeping an eye on the proceedings in Hennepin County, Minnesota. No matter the verdict, local city and county leaders along with first responders will be ready, Mayor Van Johnson said Tuesday. Speaking during his weekly press conference Tuesday morning, Johnson said the significance of the trial and the importance of this verdict cannot be underestimated. Whatever happens in Minnesota will affect what happens in Savannah as it did a little over 11 months ago, Johnson said. “Our goal here in Savannah remains the same. One, to create opportunities for reflection and reconciliation, while supporting the right of people to peaceably assemble and peaceably protest. ....
Alexi McCammond, editor of Teen Vogue, resigns over past tweets. The new executive editor of Teen Vogue said the far-left magazine’s recent social media blackout was a result of internal reflection after a series of racist posts from staffers were discovered – but critics don’t think the explanation is good enough. Teen Vogue made headlines last month when would-be editor-in-chief Alexi McCammond stepped down after decade-old tweets, for which she previously apologized in 2019, were resurfaced and angered the magazine’s liberal staffers. But then Christine Davitt, senior social media manager at Teen Vogue, was revealed to have used racist language on Twitter herself. ....
At the corner where three Savannah neighborhoods meet, young Black entrepreneurs came together and showcased their products while music, poetry and the aroma of seafood fries filled the air. With the temperature in the mid 70s, the entrepreneurs lined the perimeter of the 3 Points Food Court located at 409 Orchard Street for the Dear Young People event Saturday. Nineteen-year-old JaQuan Oliver hosted the event that brought Savannah State University students, locals and businesses together. Oliver, who is also a youth minister, said the Dear Young People movement started when he graduated from Johnson High School in May 2020. It started as a show with inspirational quotes, music and guests and blossomed into the event held Saturday. ....
On the anniversary of her son s violent death, Wander Cooper-Jones filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the men charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery s death and the police and prosecutors she contends conspired to protect his killers. The federal lawsuit names as defendants Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan, the men who have pleaded not guilty to charges including murder in Glynn County. The suit also names as defendants officer Robert Rash, former Chief John Powell, officers who names are not yet know, former District Attorney for Glynn County Jackie Johnson, and prosecutor George Barnhill of Ware County who Johnson asked to assume responsibility for the case. ....
Early voting for Georgia U.S. Senate runoff races begin Monday Raisa Habersham December 10, 2020 2:03 pm
All eyes are on Georgia elections for at least another month as the state prepares for U.S. Senate runoff races. Residents must decide between Republican Incumbent Kelly Loeffler and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock, both of whom unleashed scathing attack ads.
The second race is between Republican senior Sen. David Perdue and Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff, who has attacked his opponent for failing to debate him and taking residents’ votes for granted.
More than one million residents have requested absentee ballots for the races, which will ultimately decide if Republicans retain control of the U.S. Senate. Runoffs begin Dec. 14, but before you cast your ballot, here is what voters need to know ahead of early voting: ....