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While people around the world mask up and social distance from one another, the addiction recovery community is doing everything they can to stay close and connected. The increased isolation of the pandemic has made the recovery journey more difficult than ever, according to Katie Pope, outreach coordinator and certified…

This article originally appeared in Georgia Health News. Tara Graham recently emerged from the side entrance of the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse ready to face one of two major public health threats looming this fall. Graham, a clerk in the county magistrate court, had just received her flu shot from a joint…

  More voters have opted for third party candidates and write-in votes over the past four election cycles. Despite this increase, third parties still struggle to be a viable option for American voters in the two-party system. The last third-party candidate to win any electoral votes was George Wallace in…

COVID-19 may be the cause for many event cancellations this year, but it isn’t canceling holiday spirit in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department announced on Facebook last Friday their annual Christmas with a Cop event would still be held this year with modifications to keep those involved more…

Early voting for Georgia’s two U.S. Senate runoff races begins in less than a month. The winners of these races will affect Georgia’s congressional representation, but they may also be the deciding factor in determining which party takes control of the U.S. Senate. Congressional Control Republican Sens. David Perdue and…

As the residents of Athens, Georgia, learn how to navigate a world in the COVID-19 era, Clarke County Leisure Services is also learning how to adapt their programming to an evolving world. Clarke County Leisure Service Parks and Facilities, besides Morton Theatre, are currently open to the public. In-person programs…

The University of Georgia will move classes completely online following Thanksgiving break from Nov. 25-30, but the campus will remain open. This includes housing, dining and campus transit. Even with the option to stay home following Thanksgiving, UGA freshman Connor Wooten said he wants to return to campus. “I just…

Churches are built for faith, but they take on a different purpose for the community on Election Day. Places of worship provide an open and efficient space for their congregation and voters, alike.  Five of the eight polling stations in Barrow County were located in churches in 2020. Among them…