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Local nonprofits in Athens are continuing to feel the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S history.  "Until something gets taken away, you don't really realize how much of a gift it is," said Cole Phillips, CEO and Medical Director of Mercy Health Center, reflecting on the challenges faced by low-income patients during the shutdown. The shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, paused access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the largest anti-hunger program in the United States. Providing monthly food benefits to low-income households, over 41 million people received SNAP benefits last year alone. However, non-profit organizations have stepped in to provide for this heightened need. Video by Aleks Arwood and Eva Duignan
With more than 6,200 first-year students enrolled in 2025, the University of Georgia’s growing freshman class presents both excitement and sustainability challenges. The Eco-reps program is using that growth as an opportunity to educate students on environmentally friendly habits. Sadie Eubanks, a second-year Eco-rep, joined the program her freshman year and has made an effort to encourage her peers to learn these habits now. “I think that if people can learn about sustainability while they're here and then take what they've learned with them, we can get a much farther reach,” Eubanks said. Carly Johnson, Addie Simmons and Parker McCollum are journalism majors in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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East Jackson High's Norah Nichols kisses a rubber fishing worm for good luck before every meet. Bailey Campbell

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Cherrelle and Taylor Pass lead the Clarke Central High School flag football program. As wife and husband, they keep teamwork at the core of everything they do. This was produced by: Kendall Johnson Charlie Szuchman Kaila Jackson Lindsey Daugherty Massimo Bellew Sophia Desderio Avery Woodard
By: Lily Grace Kilgore, M’Kaylah Jackson, Brady Logan Jefferson High School senior Dallas Russell was a standout running back last year for the Dragons with 979 yards from scrimmage and 12 total touchdowns. However, this year, Russell made one of the hardest decisions of his life as he has opted out of playing football to focus on wrestling. “It was probably one of the hardest decisions of my life,” said Russell. “Considering I’ve always, I mean I’ve wrestled and played football since I was five years old, so telling the team that, I mean, yeah it was tough.” Russell is currently the No. 1 ranked high school wrestler in the country for the 157 lb. weight class without ever focusing on wrestling alone. Russell has been a multi-sport athlete throughout high school. However, this year, Russell has decided to focus on wrestling as he has his eyes set on becoming just the third wrestler in program history to win four straight wrestling state championships. After high school, Russell will continue his wrestling career at Oklahoma and he is working hard to leave behind a meaningful legacy at Jefferson.
By: Matthew Herren and Madison Shapiro After a torn labrum sidelined her just over a year ago, Jackson County softball infielder Alyssa Peurifoy is back on the field for her senior season with more determination and a stronger love for the game. Peurifoy suffered her injury in June of 2024 during a showcase at the University of North Georgia. Through the 2024 season that saw the Panthers in the state playoffs, Peurifoy remained a steady presence in the dugout while sidelined and in rehab for her injury. Now, working harder than she ever has, Peurifoy is helping her team push for a region title after a runner-up finish last year. In overcoming her injury, Peurifoy has gained a new perspective on the game of softball. She has expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to keep playing and wants to take nothing for granted this season. Head coach Kristin Croteau has admired Peurifoy’s overcoming of adversity, her hard work to return, and noted that her journey can be taken as life lessons off the field. Her whole life, she has had aspirations of playing softball at the next level. After wondering if she’d ever play again in 2024, Peurifoy has solidified an extension of her softball career. In August of 2025, she committed to play at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Ga. The team finished the regular season with a record of 16-4 and will host Glynn Academy on Oct. 13 in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs.
By: Sydney Jarrard and Wesley Webb Social Circle is a small town in Georgia with one of the most established and successful wrestling programs in the state. A lot of this success is due to one man: Robert Cline. Cline runs two wrestling clubs out of the Social Circle High School wrestling room, the Circle Training Center and the Backyard Brawlers. He volunteers his time to run these programs and help wrestlers develop skills in the offseason. Kids from elementary school to high school can wrestle in these clubs. The training center is open to anyone in Social Circle and the surrounding communities. Cline came to Social Circle in 2013 after Head Coach Randy Prater invited him to strengthen the youth program. Wrestling is an important part of Cline’s life, and he wants to give the same growth opportunities he had to other kids. “I love giving opportunities, watching these kids become better every day, watching these kids not only just win but just be better kids,” Cline said. The offseason practice and experience that the students receive have impacted the Social Circle High School wrestling team. They practice techniques and moves during practice and earn valuable mat time through off-season tournaments. Since 2013, they have won eight dual state championships. With wrestling season starting on Oct. 20, the wrestlers are gaining valuable time and practice on the mat.
Carmical Sports Media Institute students preview the regular season matchup between Madison County at North Oconee.
Dylan Clearfield walks the field with @NOHSFootball starting quarterback Harrison Faulkner, discussing the lessons he has learned from his father, @georgiatechathletics offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, his favorite player growing up, first touchdown memories and more.
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Owen McDaniel walks 100 yards with Clarke Central HS football coach David Perno, discussing his memories of former coach Billy Henderson, coaching against Gerrit Cole, a possible return to college baseball and more.
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