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1 PRSR U.S. PC Savanr Permit i DEADLINE FOR THE WED., JUNE 12 th EDITION IS FRI, JUNE 7 th y “Georgia’s Best Weekly” i£>aijannal) 1805 MLK Jr. Blvd. Sav., GA 31415 2024 - June 11, 2024 Vol. 54 No. 23 vmlmn 2023 WINNER AWARDS BANQUET • Fax: 912-233-6140 www.savannahtnbune.com Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony RUNOFF ELECTION: DEMOCRATIC ONLY Tuesday, June 18th, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Ala spirit of col laboration lied the va cant field at 654 Gulfstream Road on Thursday, May 30, as local leaders from multi ple municipalities gathered at the site of Chatham County’s planned 83,000-square-foot Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility. The Chatham County Commission, alongside may ors, managers, and mayor pro teins from across the county, convened for the groundbreak ing ceremony. Their unified message emphasized the im portance of working together to provide Chatham County residents with enhanced public safety resources. “This facility will be for the benefit of all of Cha tham County - every munic ipality - that’s why it’s called the Multi-Agency Public Safe ty Building,” Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester A. Ellis said. “All the munici palities will operate out of this building, some on a daily basis, some on an emergency basis.” “This facility will be for the benefit of all of Cha tham County - every munic ipality - that’s why it’s called the Multi-Agency Public Safe ty Building,” Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester A. Ellis said. “All the munici palities will operate out of this building, some on a daily basis, some on an emergency basis.” The value [the MAPS NOTICE TO ELIGIBLE REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE 8TH DISTRICT OF CHATHAM COUNTY - DEMOCRATS ONLY facility] adds to public safety is immeasurable. The state-of- the-art facility will help pro pel Chatham County into the future of emergency response and recovery efforts,” Jones said. “As we stand on this ground today, we’re not just breaking earth, we’re breaking barriers. We’re breaking down walls of uncertainty and laying the foundation for a safer and stronger community.” The May 21st Pri mary Election did not declare a winner for the Democratic Candidate to be on the Novem ber 5th ballot for the 8th Dis trict Chatham County Commis sion seat. PLEASE return to the polls for the Runoff Elec tion, June 18th. The Candidates are LAUREEN MONICA BOLES and MARSHA BU FORD Early In-Person Voting: Monday, June 10th through Friday, June 14th Location: Voter Registration Annex, 1249 Eisenhower Drive Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Absentee Ballot Dropbox Location: Voter Registration Annex, 1249 Eisenhower Dr. (ONLY OPEN during the hours of Early In-Person Voting) Election Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Report to your poll ing precinct location Please check your Voting Status and Precinct Location at mvp.sos.ga.gov- /s/. New District lines were drawn for Chatham County, and your Precinct location may have changed. Call the Chatham County Board of Registrars at 912-790-1520, to Verily your Precinct. For Assistance with transportation, please contact: • The NAACP, Savannah Branch: 912-233-4161 • St. Philip AME Church: 912-233-2083 • Building Futures: 912-704- 7217 • League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia: 912-349- 9875 • Step Up Savannah (Dr. Ruthie Williams): 912-232- 6747 • Deep Center: 912-257-8346 Black Voters for Biden-Harris Launches in Savannah, GA On Friday, May 31, 2024 in Savannah, GA, May or Van Johnson, State Senator Derek Mallow (SD-2), Ann Allen Westbrook (HD-163), and State Representative Edna Jackson (HD-165) held a cam paign office opening to launch Black Voters for Biden-Harris in Georgia, a national organiz ing program to bolster our con tinued historic investments in outreach to the backbone of the Biden-Harris coalition - Black voters. Black voters were in strumental in delivering Geor gia for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020, paving the way for the Biden-Harris adminis tration to deliver a record-low Black unemployment rate, in crease Black wealth by 60%, ensure more Black Americans have health care coverage than ever before, cap the price of insulin at $35 per month for seniors, and forgive billions in student-loan debt that dis proportionately impacts Black borrowers. In stark contrast, Donald Trump made life worse for Black Georgians, including overseeing a spike in Black unemployment and uninsured rates. If re-elected, he will undermine Black communi ties even more by repealing Obamacare and ripping away health care from millions of Black Americans, continuing to divide the nation by encour aging white supremacy, and supporting policy that widens the racial wealth gap. National Beta Convention To Light Up Savannah With Talent, Leadership, and Service! Educational youth organization, National Beta, is thrilled to announce its up coming National Convention scheduled to take place from June 9 -19, 2024, at the Savan nah Convention Center. Na tional Convention promises to be an extraordinary gathering, attracting over 25,000 students, educators, and parents from across the nation, with students spanning 4th through 12 th grade. National Beta Con vention serves as a platform for young minds to showcase their talents, leadership skills, and academic achievements. Participants will engage in var ious academic, visual arts and performing arts competitions, leadership development activ ities, and community service initiatives, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and excellence among attendees. Members are invited to attend nationals after having qualified during their respective state conventions earlier in the school year. Highlighting this year’s convention and the or ganization’s 90th anniversary, is a captivating drone show that will light up the skies over the Savannah Convention Center on June 10th, June 14 th, and June 16th. These mesmerizing displays will add an extra layer of excitement to the convention experience. In addition, attend ees will have the opportunity to give back to the host city through the organization’s ser vice initiative. Beta Serves. Attendees will donate school supplies to benefit the Savan- nah-Chatham County Public School District. “We are delighted to bring the National Conven tion back to the vibrant city of Savannah,” said Bobby Hart, CEO of National Beta. “This event celebrates the incredible achievements of our mem bers and provides them with a platform to connect, learn, and grow.” For more information about, please visit betaclub. org/nationals. Marian Robinson, the Heart of The Obama Family, Remembered Fondly at 86 By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent ^ of strength but unique qualities Marian Robinson Marian Robinson, mother to former First Lady Michelle Obama, died on Fri day, May 31, at 86. Her loved ones said she leaves behind a void in the hearts of many. As a steadfast figure in the Obama White House, Robinson’s pres ence extended far beyond fa milial ties, touching the lives of all who knew her. Marian Lois Shields set out on a journey that was characterized by fortitude and compassion after emerging from the vibrant tapestry of Chicago’s South Side. From her early days as a teacher to her later role as a trusted sec retary, Robinson’s life was a testament to the values of fam ily and service, showcasing her personal achievements and contributions. In a heartfelt tribute, Michelle Obama fondly re called her mother’s enduring influence, describing her as the unwavering pillar of their fam ily. Robinson’s wisdom, honed through life’s diverse experi ences, was a beacon of light during times of uncertainty. Her steadfast support and gen tle nature were not just sources that endeared her to the entire Obama clan. Throughout Barack Obama’s historic presidency, Marian Robinson was a sym bol of stability, offering sage advice and unconditional love. Despite the grandeur of the White House, she maintained her down-to-earth charm, forg ing deep connections with staff and finding solace in everyday routines, thereby extending her influence beyond her immedi ate family. Reflecting on her mother’s legacy, Michelle Obama shared cherished mem ories of their time, illustrating their profound bond. Robin son’s unwavering presence and nurturing spirit created a sense of home amidst the whirlwind of public life. “Her wisdom came off as almost innate, as some thing she was bom with, but in reality, it was hard-earned, fashioned by her deep un derstanding that the world’s roughest edges could always be sanded down with a little grace,” the family said. Michelle, Barack, Craig, Kelly, Avery, Leslie, Malia, Sasha, Austin, and Aar on joined to pen a heartfelt re membrance of Robinson. “Our mother, moth- er-in-law, and grandmother had a way of summing up the truths about life in a word or two, maybe a quick phrase that made everyone around her stop and think,” they wrote. “Don’t sweat the small stuff. Know what’s tmly precious. As a par ent, you’re not raising babies — you’re raising little people. Don’t worry about whether anybody else likes you. Come home. We’ll always like you here.” Continued on Page 2 ROBERT E. JAMES President since December 1971 CARVER STATE BANK est. 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