Free Post Caitlin Philippo Local organizations brace for impact of SNAP cuts on 'the most vulnerable members of society' 'We're talking about pregnant and post-partum women, we are talking about grandparents raising grandchildren – these are some of the most vulnerable members of society.'
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Savannahians gather to protest administration in second 'No Kings' rally Contrary to House Speaker Mike Johnson’s rhetoric that the No Kings Protests are actually hate rallies, Georgians assembled in protest against the sweeping directives of the current Trump administration.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Public Service Commission: A closer look at one of the most important, but least understood, elections This five-member government body holds immense power throughout the state. Responsible for regulating Georgia Power, the Commission's members control the electricity rates affecting every Georgia Power customer, including approving the utility's plans for electricity generation and distribution.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Firings, furloughs, and health care: The fight over a government shutdown hits Georgia This shutdown has the potential to eclipse the length of the government’s shutdown in 2018. Under the first Trump administration, that shutdown was the longest in the country’s history, lasting for 35 days.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Detainee deaths in ICE custody: Georgia at focal point of controversy The 48-page report detailed a laundry list of gruesome infractions at the Folkston ICE facilities.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo 'Tone deaf': Yamacraw residents remain unconvinced of Housing Authority's commitment to relocation Repeated reminders from the Housing Authority that they do not have to provide relocation assistance services under the terms of their demolition application felt tone deaf, as Savannah and the country at large is in the midst of a housing crisis.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Geoff Duncan: Republican-turned-Democrat runs for Lt. Governor In the video announcing his campaign, Duncan said that he will work tirelessly to “make Georgia the front line of democracy and a backstop against extremism,” emphasizing his track record of standing up to Trump and his cronies.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Still no resolution for Yamacraw residents in wake of proposed demolition The lack of a binding directive that affordable housing would be rebuilt after the demolition was shut down by Nutini, who responded that “bringing 315 public housing units back again to that site is not smart. We’ve been there."
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Immigration crackdown in Georgia includes National Guard, local police The targeting of marginalized communities is drawing increased concern in Chatham county following the fast and loose tactics ICE has already used in the area.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Free Westie! Celebrity sea turtle's release celebrated on Tybee This occasion was Westie’s first return to the beach since she was found as a hatchling. First weighing in at 21 grams, Westie has grown to a whopping 55lbs in her tenure at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Blake Tillery's hard-right campaign for Lt. Governor In January of this year, Tillery introduced legislation that directly targeted local governments and officials who choose to enact sanctuary policy for undocumented immigrants.
Free Post Caitlin Philippo 'A Public Defender service for Chatham County students': Inside the Safety Valve Project 'If you're a Chatham County student and you're facing a disciplinary tribunal, you have the right to counsel. We want to make sure you can exercise it.'
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Migrant Equity Southeast: Supporting immigrant communities "It’s the moments when a family says, 'thank you for being with us,' or when we see a first-generation youth light up because, for the first time, they feel seen, valued, and understood. That’s what reminds us why this work matters."
Free Post Caitlin Philippo 'We are bigger than this bill': Rally expresses frustration with 'Big Beautiful Bill' "I have been to Buddy Carter’s Office. He hasn’t held a town hall in eleven years. That is ridiculous. He is afraid to talk to us…he is a coward."
Free Post Caitlin Philippo Focusing on Trump's 'broken promises': Sen. Jon Ossoff rallies for the republic in Savannah “President Trump promised to end the wars. He promised to release the Epstein files. Did anyone really think that the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein was going to release the Epstein files?”