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What the Firearm Debate Means Ahead Of Midterms For Athens-Area Locals
2022 Election
October 4, 2022
What the Firearm Debate Means Ahead Of Midterms For Athens-Area Locals
In the state of Georgia, the number of weapons carry permits has increased each year from 2018-2020, and the statistics are similar in Barrow, Oconee, Clarke, Madison and Jackson counties. According to the 2018-2020 probate court caseload reports compiled by the Office of Research and Data Analysis of the Judicial…
Workforce Sustainability: Why the Local Water Industry Needs More Workers
Athens-Clarke County
September 28, 2022
Workforce Sustainability: Why the Local Water Industry Needs More Workers
When you turn your shower handle, water sprays from the shower head for as long as you need it to. When you refill your water bottle from a sink, fridge or water fountain, you refill it with the exact amount of water you want. When you flush the toilet, waste…
County Connectivity: Madison County Lacks Reliable Internet Access
2022 Election
September 27, 2022
County Connectivity: Madison County Lacks Reliable Internet Access
A perfectly curated photo begs to be shared. In a millisecond, with the click of a mouse, a human commands a computer to upload the photo to the internet. The computer displays a loading symbol, but no signs of progress. The photo might finish uploading in the morning, but the…
Five Points Home Designed for Comfort, Entertaining
Athens-Clarke County
September 21, 2022
Five Points Home Designed for Comfort, Entertaining
Dave and Nancy Woodruff thought of everything, from space-saving doors to a dog wash room to a two-and-a-half story workshop, when planning their new Athens home. Sliding glass doors by NanaWall allow for a seamless transition from living room to the outdoor living area, complete with its own fireplace and furniture.…
Statham Sunflower Festival Attracts Most Vendors Yet in 23rd Year
Barrow County
September 19, 2022
Statham Sunflower Festival Attracts Most Vendors Yet in 23rd Year
The city of Statham held its annual Sunflower Festival on Sept. 17, with this year’s event proving to be noteworthy in size. The festival attracted 217 vendors, the most Statham has seen in its 23-year run. The vendors sold everything from cookies to jewelry to artwork. “It makes me very…
Enghaveparken: Where Sustainability Meets Livability in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
September 19, 2022
Enghaveparken: Where Sustainability Meets Livability in Copenhagen
The city of Copenhagen is known for being sustainable and happy. One reason for this is the livability of the city’s design. One aspect of livability in Copenhagen is access to public parks. Locals in Copenhagen use the parks for everything you could imagine. A walk through any park on…