December 17, 2025
Sherman ‘Dilla’ Thomas at Emerald South's annual community bike ride in 2023. Photo provided by Avoq.
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Obama Foundation And Emerald South Launch Community Tourism Prep Sessions
The Obama Foundation and the Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative are hosting sessions for business owners and residents with the goal of helping them prepare for the Obama Presidential Center’s opening. The Community Tourism Prep Sessions are set to begin January of 2026. President Obama recently announced that the Obama Presidential Center will be opened in July of 2026.