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The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame, an organization dedicated to recognizing writers whose work reflects the voice of Georgia, celebrated its 20th anniversary less than 24 hours after the Associated Press called the 2020 presidential election. During the virtual celebration on Nov. 8, the voice of Georgia Democratic voters was…

The Barrow County Department of Leisure Services has announced the opening of a new dog park at Victor Lord Park in Barrow County as part of a park facilities expansion. The dog park is one acre in total land and is located at the southeast corner of Victor Lord Park at…

The number of women-owned businesses increased 21%, while all businesses increased only 9%, according to the 2019 State of Women-Owned Business Report funded by American Express. Yet, two women in Athens see this statistic from different perspectives. Taylor Pender is the president of the UGA Women in Business Organization, and…

In the first time in 28 years, the state of Georgia is looking like it is siding with the Democrats. Former Vice President Joe Biden is ahead of incumbent Republican President Donald Trump by 10,353 votes in the state of Georgia as of Nov. 8.    Biden did not need Georgia’s…

As a Sunni imam, Omar Suleiman, who completed doctoral studies in Islamic Thought and Civilization, balances issues of faith, culture and social unrest. Following the death of George Floyd, he advocated for a reckoning with American police brutality and drone strikes abroad. By speaking at multiple webinars a week, Suleiman…

The cost of owning or renting a home comes at no small price tag, and it can often be easy to forget the additional cost of utilities like heat, air conditioning, electricity and gas.  To help assist residents with their home energy costs, the federal government funds the Low Income…

Almost every college student uses social media — 98 percent of them to be exact — and a large portion of them compare themselves and their bodies to what they see online. While this influence can be negative, many well-known account users are using their platforms for the better, including…

More than 100 volunteers from all over the state come to Acworth, Georgia, for the annual Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up at Red Top Mountain State Park each year to remove solid waste by foot and by boat.    Red Top Mountain State Park hosted their 35th annual Great Lake…