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Athens-Area Athletes Turn to Social Media to Get Recruited in Pandemic
COVID-19 Coverage
December 29, 2020
Athens-Area Athletes Turn to Social Media to Get Recruited in Pandemic
Clarke Central High School soccer player Hazel Fairbairn is just one of many prospective college recruits struggling with how recruiting has changed in the pandemic. Fairbairn, a late entry into the recruiting process, has had a very unorthodox experience. “Since camps are being shut down and delayed,” Fairbarn said, “it…
Black Doulas Step In To Combat High Maternal Mortality Rates in Georgia
Diversity
December 28, 2020
Black Doulas Step In To Combat High Maternal Mortality Rates in Georgia
Click the image below to see the full story. Black doulas in Georgia are fighting the second-highest maternal mortality rates in the country by bringing compassion and support back to birthwork, and encouraging traditional methods of birthing and healing to treat women of color more holistically. By definition, a…
Battle of the bands: Athens-Area High School Marching Bands Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 Coverage
December 27, 2020
Battle of the bands: Athens-Area High School Marching Bands Adapt to COVID-19 Restrictions
High school football was back this fall in the Athens area, but with a different atmosphere. Because of pandemic protocols, the bands were limited in practice and were farther away from the action on Friday nights, which affected teams, cheerleaders and fan participation. Ethan Strang and George Zeliff are reporters…
Some Athens-Area Teams Defy Odds With Winning Ways During Pandemic
COVID-19 Coverage
December 26, 2020
Some Athens-Area Teams Defy Odds With Winning Ways During Pandemic
Five months ago, high school sports in the fall seemed like an impossible reality. Athens-area teams, though, found a way to brave through regulations, uncertain schedules and a world of competition never experienced before. “We’re just so thankful to be out here and also thankful to still be healthy,” North…
Diversity in the Evangelical Christian Church: A Closer Look at Nations Church in Athens
Diversity
December 24, 2020
Diversity in the Evangelical Christian Church: A Closer Look at Nations Church in Athens
Diversity is one of the words used by Nations Church, a local Assemblies of God Church off Macon Highway in Athens, to describe itself. Indeed, over the last eight years, nearly 25% of evangelical churches in the United States have become what is considered a multicultural church, meaning no single…
A Group Left Behind: Disability Faces Unequal, Inaccurate Representation in Media
Diversity
December 22, 2020
A Group Left Behind: Disability Faces Unequal, Inaccurate Representation in Media
Marcella Genut, the content coordinator for Extra Special People Inc., spoke about her experiences as both a storyteller and a consumer of stories through her perspective of having a disability. She points out the inconsistencies, disparities and negative portrayals of disability in entertainment media, explaining how most shows and movies…
COVID-19 Protocols, Revenue Losses Challenge High School Athletic Directors in Athens Area
COVID-19 Coverage
December 22, 2020
COVID-19 Protocols, Revenue Losses Challenge High School Athletic Directors in Athens Area
High school athletic directors in Athens have a much more difficult job this year. Between preventing the spread of COVID-19 and dealing with the financial impact of protocols, athletic directors are trying to keep sports teams playing. Ryan Kerley and Anna Marian Block are reporters for Grady Sports Bureau.
Early Voting Ongoing in Athens-Clarke County: Locations, Dates and More
2020 Election
December 21, 2020
Early Voting Ongoing in Athens-Clarke County: Locations, Dates and More
Early voting for the Georgia runoffs — two U.S. Senate races and a Public Service Commissioner race — opened in Athens-Clarke County on Dec. 14. Registered voters in Athens-Clarke County may vote early at any of the early voting locations in the county throughout December. The two outstanding races will…
LGBTQ Youths Struggle With Mental Health Issues, Survey Finds
Diversity
December 21, 2020
LGBTQ Youths Struggle With Mental Health Issues, Survey Finds
This article originally appeared in Georgia Health News. Riley Kirkpatrick realized he was transgender when he was a teenager. Kirkpatrick, born and raised as a female, says he was always very masculine and was often described as a “tomboy.” It was around the time of his realization — at age 14 —…
Football Coaches in Athens Area Manage Much More Than Playoff Aspirations Amid Pandemic
COVID-19 Coverage
December 20, 2020
Football Coaches in Athens Area Manage Much More Than Playoff Aspirations Amid Pandemic
Football coaches at Oconee County High School, Athens Academy and Clarke County High School had to find a balance between keeping their teams competitive and keeping their teams healthy this season. Amelia Green and Josh Talevski are reporters for Grady Sports Bureau.