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Golf Still Gaining New Interest — Locally and Nationally
Barrow County
June 8, 2021
Golf Still Gaining New Interest — Locally and Nationally
When you think about golf, what do you see? Do you see players or do you see a course? Do you think about your own game, or the reasons you are not attracted by the game? Golf is one of the most expensive sports to play at all levels. The…
The Atlanta Music Project Offers Youth Greater Access to Music Education
Diversity
June 3, 2021
The Atlanta Music Project Offers Youth Greater Access to Music Education
Madisyn Willis had only just started her new job with the Atlanta Music Project, when one student in particular caused her to take a closer look — or more accurately — listen. From the first moment that Madisyn met him, she could tell that this student fit the classic class-clown…
Journalists Weigh Boundaries, Liberties On Social Media
In-Depth
May 27, 2021
Journalists Weigh Boundaries, Liberties On Social Media
Kate Bellows, reporter for The Island Packet, said when it comes to posting on social media, she errs on the side of caution. Keeping objectivity in mind, Bellows said she avoids posting any personal information, interests and political beliefs. As a journalist, she said maintaining a clean “unbiased” social media…
Northeast Georgia Papers Find More Pros Than Cons In Corporate Ownership
Athens-Clarke County
May 24, 2021
Northeast Georgia Papers Find More Pros Than Cons In Corporate Ownership
Dalia Perez · Consolidation Collaboration: News Consolidation in Northeast Georgia Tom Law has been the publisher of his local newspaper, the Toccoa Record, for over 20 years. He attributes one thing with enabling his career in community journalism: the acquisition of his paper by a large publishing company, Community…
How Social Media Fact-Checking Limits, But Can’t Eliminate, Online Disinformation
In-Depth
May 20, 2021
How Social Media Fact-Checking Limits, But Can’t Eliminate, Online Disinformation
From popping up on your grandparents’ Facebook feeds to fueling the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol rioters, misinformation is widespread and here to stay. Social media companies have ramped up initiatives over the past year to stop its spread, but it might not be enough to keep dangerous lies from…
Closer Than We Think: Political Extremism Reinforces Partisan Divisions
Elections
May 17, 2021
Closer Than We Think: Political Extremism Reinforces Partisan Divisions
Extremism in our partisan groups is continually dividing America’s public. Differences in political affiliations and general ideologies are driving a wedge between voters and leaving out the middle-of-the-road voter, but we may not be as divided as we think. What About Middle Voters? Recent elections and extreme differences…
Kids In America: Athens Art Program Opens New Opportunities
Athens-Clarke County
May 12, 2021
Kids In America: Athens Art Program Opens New Opportunities
As high school arts budgets continue to see cuts across the nation, a teacher reopens the door to creativity for young people in the Athens area with Youth Space 2021. This free, youth-led arts intensive and social practice program is housed in classrooms and gallery spaces at the University of…
Local School Lunch Program Expands To Continue Feeding Children During Pandemic
Athens-Clarke County
May 10, 2021
Local School Lunch Program Expands To Continue Feeding Children During Pandemic
The USDA recently announced that it will extend school lunches for the summer of 2021 due to Covid-19. This past school year, the school system developed a flexible model for distributing school lunches which included in person, curbside, and home delivery. School nutritionists in Athens-Clarke County worked to ensure that…
Reign Streiter Reveals Origin of Billboards That Blanket Athens
Athens-Clarke County
May 8, 2021
Reign Streiter Reveals Origin of Billboards That Blanket Athens
Reign Streiter is a real estate agent with Give Back Real Estate in Athens. He is better known as the man with the shaved head, who in 2006 started placing billboards throughout Athens. A conflict with the sports marketing department of the University of Georgia played a part, Streiter…
FARM Rx Strives To Cure Illnesses With Fresh Food
Athens-Clarke County
May 7, 2021
FARM Rx Strives To Cure Illnesses With Fresh Food
Food As Real Medicine Rx (FARM Rx) is a program at the Athens Farmers Market dedicated to helping those in the underserved communities of Athens by providing fresh produce and classes to creating a healthier lifestyle. Through partnerships with other local efforts and healthcare providers, FARM Rx is able…