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1. Key Senate Races to Determine Congressional Control

Key Senate elections across several states will decide which party controls legislative decision-making this fall. With over thirty seats on the ballot, small seat shifts will impact judicial confirmations and committee leadership. Citizens can follow campaign updates and check voting information through their local election office.

2. Stockbridge City Council Removes Georgia's Youngest Mayor

The Stockbridge City Council voted to remove twenty-three-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams from office following a ten-hour misconduct hearing. Evidence presented in the Atlanta Daily World Reporting cited financial mismanagement, vehicle misuse, and improper communications with a high school student. Williams denied intentional wrongdoing and stated he reimbursed the city for all personal credit card purchases. 

3. Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to Fight Inflation

The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. Central bank officials signaled further rate hikes to curb persistent inflation in official documentation from the Federal Reserve Board. The policy shift represents the first rate increase under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, as highlighted on PBS NewsHour. 

4. Jalen Hurts Donates $600K for Philadelphia School Air Conditioning

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts donated $600,000 to install new HVAC systems at Northeast High School. The contribution marks the largest single donation ever made by the Jalen Hurts Foundation. Hurts provided the funding after learning that dozens of local schools frequently cancel classes due to extreme indoor heat.

5. Know Our History: Booker T. Washington Delivers "Atlanta Compromise" Speech

On September 18, 1895, educator Booker T. Washington delivered his historic "Atlanta Compromise" address at the Cotton States Exposition. Speaking to a racially mixed audience, he advocated vocational training and industrial education as pathways to economic progress. His speech became a defining statement on early civil rights strategies and economic development in the South.

1. Key Senate Races to Determine Congressional Control
Key Senate elections across several states will decide which party controls legislative decision-making this fall. With over thirty seats on the ballot, small seat shifts will impact judicial confirmations and committee leadership. Citizens can follow campaign updates and check voting information through their local election office.
2. Stockbridge City Council Removes Georgia's Youngest Mayor
The Stockbridge City Council voted to remove twenty-three-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams from office following a ten-hour misconduct hearing. Evidence presented in the <a href="https://atlantadailyworld.com/2026/09/13/stockbridge-mayor-jayden-williams-impeached-after-investigation-turns-up-pattern-of-improper-behavior/">Atlanta Daily World Reporting</a> cited financial mismanagement, vehicle misuse, and improper communications with a high school student. Williams denied intentional wrongdoing and stated he reimbursed the city for all personal credit card purchases. 
3. Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to Fight Inflation
The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 3.75% to 4.00%. Central bank officials signaled further rate hikes to curb persistent inflation in official documentation from the <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/mediacenter/files/FOMCpresconf20260916.pdf">Federal Reserve Board</a>. The policy shift represents the first rate increase under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, as highlighted on <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/what-the-fed-rate-hike-likely-means-for-you">PBS NewsHour</a>. 
4. Jalen Hurts Donates $600K for Philadelphia School Air Conditioning
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts donated $600,000 to install new HVAC systems at Northeast High School. The contribution marks the largest single donation ever made by the Jalen Hurts Foundation. Hurts provided the funding after learning that dozens of local schools frequently cancel classes due to extreme indoor heat.
5. Know Our History: Booker T. Washington Delivers "Atlanta Compromise" Speech
On September 18, 1895, educator Booker T. Washington delivered his historic "Atlanta Compromise" address at the Cotton States Exposition. Speaking to a racially mixed audience, he advocated vocational training and industrial education as pathways to economic progress. His speech became a defining statement on early civil rights strategies and economic development in the South.

From HaHa’s to Aha’s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio
veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill.  
Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive
producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show.  From there, a friendship developed
that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations.   For the
past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get
checked and have fun.   During this time, they regularly have “Roundtable Table”
discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes
and dreams from the previous years.  

This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to
entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking
and living.   Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of
interest and regular everyday people.

From HaHa&rsquo;s to Aha&rsquo;s is a podcast brought to you by two industry legends, radio veteran Sybil Wilkes and entertainment executive extraordinaire, Stephen Hill. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen Hill met over 25 years ago when Stephen was the executive producer for the Tom Joyner Morning show. &nbsp;From there, a friendship developed that has span decades and endured trials, triumphs and celebrations. &nbsp; For the past 22 years the two friends come together for a time to connect, share, get checked and have fun. &nbsp; During this time, they regularly have &ldquo;Roundtable Table&rdquo; discussions where they openly and honestly share their lives experiences, hopes and dreams from the previous years. &nbsp;
This podcast will cover a myriad of discussions from politics, to health, to entertainment, to love, to sex, to the orthodox and unorthodox way of thinking and living. &nbsp; Sybil and Stephen will open the discussion to celebrities, people of interest and regular everyday people.

From Ha Ha's to Aha's

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community—Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and empowered!

Reach Media, the leading African-American Network now brings you one of the most trusted voices in the African-American community&mdash;Sybil Wilkes. Here to spread knowledge and information on the subjects and topics that matter most to us, her podcast hits home and raises the conscience of our community. Sybil Wilkes gives you a clear concise breakdown of everything that you need to keep you informed and&nbsp;empowered!

The Sybil Wilkes Podcast

WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: SEPTEMBER 17 2026

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