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The Lead: Greg Bluestein (Part 2/2) On Impeachment And Insurrection
Doing Journalism
February 24, 2021
The Lead: Greg Bluestein (Part 2/2) On Impeachment And Insurrection
Blurb: In the second episode of our two-episode conversation, Greg Bluestein of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution continues to find the local angle on national stories like the impeachment of former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Students Mark Black History Month With Documentary Premiere On UGA’s Desegregation
60th Anniversary of UGA Desegregation
February 23, 2021
Students Mark Black History Month With Documentary Premiere On UGA’s Desegregation
The 60th anniversary of the University of Georgia’s desegregation is occurring during a time that some — like UGA senior Molly English — describe as “eye opening.” Now, students are calling for more of the issues on UGA’s campus to be addressed. During the summer of 2020, Black Lives Matter…
Athens-Clarke County Police Sound Alarm After String Of Car Break-Ins
Athens-Clarke County
February 22, 2021
Athens-Clarke County Police Sound Alarm After String Of Car Break-Ins
Police have noticed an unsettling trend in recent weeks. The amount of car break-ins has been increasing. Officials said while the actual number of “entering autos” is down year after year, the trend is still alarming because of the increase in windows being broken. Rhett Rodgers is a member…
Taeden Johnson, Athens Fire Survivor, Experiences Love Amid Loss
Athens-Clarke County
February 15, 2021
Taeden Johnson, Athens Fire Survivor, Experiences Love Amid Loss
Taeden Johnson, a 12-year-old from Athens, Georgia, was the lone survivor of a house fire that killed his mother, grandmother and little sister early on Jan. 27. Johnson’s story quickly permeated the community thanks, in part, to the years-long relationship with his mentor, Zac Hendrix. Not too long after the…
The Lead: Greg Bluestein On Georgia’s Political Shift
Doing Journalism
February 10, 2021
The Lead: Greg Bluestein On Georgia’s Political Shift
This week, The Lead features Greg Bluestein, a political reporter and University of Georgia alum who covers the governor’s office and state politics for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
UPDATE: Bald Eagle Dies from Lead Poisoning
Northeast Georgia News
February 3, 2021
UPDATE: Bald Eagle Dies from Lead Poisoning
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Communications Manager Mark McKinnon confirms to Grady Newsource that the eagle was not shot but rather died from lead poisoning. “No foul play is expected now. There is currently no investigation. Just an unfortunate event,” McKinnon said. Upon further examination, the pellets were found in…
Students Who Turn To Adderall To Cram For Tests May Be Hurting Their Developing Brain
Education
February 1, 2021
Students Who Turn To Adderall To Cram For Tests May Be Hurting Their Developing Brain
Students cramming for exams often turn to Adderall — a drug approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a 2018 study that looked at how college students use the prescription drug. What students don’t realize is that this behavior can actually hurt their performance in the long-run,…
The Lead: Rana Cash on Leading the Savannah Morning News
Doing Journalism
January 27, 2021
The Lead: Rana Cash on Leading the Savannah Morning News
This episode features Rana Cash, editor of the Savannah Morning News in Savannah, Georgia.