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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.
Athens High School Teams Find Good, Bad in COVID-19 Impact on Fan Environment
COVID-19 Coverage
December 19, 2020
Athens High School Teams Find Good, Bad in COVID-19 Impact on Fan Environment
Cedar Shoals High School senior volleyball player Ashley Jones did not know what to expect for her senior season, but she did notice a change within her team’s atmosphere this fall. The Jaguars’ volleyball players “had a better bond with each other,” Jones said, adding that they didn’t “exclude anybody”…
Lauren Leathers, Former Music Editor, ArtsATL: Guest Curator for Fall 2020
Doing Journalism
December 18, 2020
Lauren Leathers, Former Music Editor, ArtsATL: Guest Curator for Fall 2020
To further our mission to both craft journalism at Grady and talk about the process and quality, each guest curator has highlighted what he or she sees as the five “don’t want to miss” pieces posted to Grady Newsource for a period of time, along with a few sentences of…
Demographic of Georgia Gun Owner Widens: More First-Time Buyers, Women and People of Color
Athens-Clarke County
December 17, 2020
Demographic of Georgia Gun Owner Widens: More First-Time Buyers, Women and People of Color
Georgia’s typical gun owner may no longer be the stereotypical white male, according to local gun shops and ranges in Northeast Georgia. Since March, Georgia firearm retailers have noticed an influx in first-time gun buyers, many of whom are women and people of color. According to data collected by…
The Lead Bonus Episode: Charlotte Norsworthy on What She’s Learned
Doing Journalism
December 16, 2020
The Lead Bonus Episode: Charlotte Norsworthy on What She’s Learned
Although Season 9 officially ended with the most recent episode featuring Ian Urbina, I couldn’t move onto the next season without having The Lead’s own Charlotte Norsworthy back on the show. If you’ve been following The Lead, you may recognize Charlotte as a former host and this season’s executive producer.…