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Some Local Athens Restaurants Face Extinction During Pandemic
Athens-Clarke County
May 16, 2020
Some Local Athens Restaurants Face Extinction During Pandemic
COVID-19 has forced Mimi Maumus, the owner of Home.made in Athens, to commit what her friend refers to as a “mercy killing.” Maumus has had to lay off 21 employees in order to keep her restaurant alive during the pandemic, or at least what is left of it being that…
Athens Service Industry Looks to Online Donations to Survive COVID-19
Athens-Clarke County
May 15, 2020
Athens Service Industry Looks to Online Donations to Survive COVID-19
Four weeks ago, Evan Adams, a server at a restaurant on East Clayton Street in Athens, Georgia added her name to the Athens Virtual Tip Jar. Since then, she has received six online donations — and she’s not alone. Adams has not been able to work since the Athens-Clarke County…
Community Service in a Pandemic: Local Meals on Wheels Chapter Works to Ease COVID-19 Impact on Older Population
COVID-19 Coverage
May 14, 2020
Community Service in a Pandemic: Local Meals on Wheels Chapter Works to Ease COVID-19 Impact on Older Population
The outbreak of COVID-19 has created a culture of uncertainty, prompting questions like “Can I go to the grocery store?,” “If I go outside, will I get sick,” or “When will I be able to see my family and friends again?” For the older population, these questions hold…
Athens Tourism Takes A Hit During COVID-19
Athens-Clarke County
May 13, 2020
Athens Tourism Takes A Hit During COVID-19
With COVID-19 keeping the masses at home, the Athens hospitality and tourism industry has come to a stand still. Stay-at-home orders and bans on large gatherings have led to the cancellation of all events, leaving hotels empty and businesses scrambling to adapt. On March 16, Athens-Clarke County introduced a ban…
COVID-19 Tumbles UGA’s Competition Cheer Club
COVID-19 Coverage
May 12, 2020
COVID-19 Tumbles UGA’s Competition Cheer Club
Elizabeth Cummings was in Jamaica on a spring break mission trip when she first heard of the school and sports cancellations due to the coronavirus. Immediately, she began thinking about what this would mean for UGA’s club cheer program. “The second week of April, we go to NCA College Nationals,…
Athens-Area Churches Transition to Online Services
Athens-Clarke County
May 11, 2020
Athens-Area Churches Transition to Online Services
There are two holidays in which Christian churches can count on peak engagement—Easter and Christmas. But this year, due to imposed social-distancing measures, church buildings across Georgia remained empty. Athens-area churches have adapted, using online services to engage remotely. Although they are thankful to meet, conducting services and congressional communication…
Meals on Wheels: Bartow County, Cartersville City Schools Continue to Deliver Food to Students
COVID-19 Coverage
May 9, 2020
Meals on Wheels: Bartow County, Cartersville City Schools Continue to Deliver Food to Students
Cartersville City schools and Bartow County had delivered 105,456 meals, as of April 13, to any child under the age of 18, due to the switch to online instruction because of COVID-19. On March 16, Bartow County announced schools will be switching to online instruction for the foreseeable future.…
California Travel Softball Players Maintain Their Skills Despite COVID-19 Limitations
COVID-19 Coverage
May 8, 2020
California Travel Softball Players Maintain Their Skills Despite COVID-19 Limitations
Spring is normally a season filled with college acceptance letters and high school softball. However, COVID-19 has devastated sports at the high school level, including girls softball. Adding to the woes is the fact that travel softball teams suspend their operations during the high school season. Therefore, female softball players…
Nick Fouriezos, Senior Politics Reporter for OZY Magazine and Grady Alum: Guest Curator for April-May 2020
Doing Journalism
May 8, 2020
Nick Fouriezos, Senior Politics Reporter for OZY Magazine and Grady Alum: Guest Curator for April-May 2020
To further our mission to talk about process and quality in journalism, each guest curator has highlighted what he or she sees as the “don’t want to miss” pieces posted to Grady Newsource that month, along with some constructive reflection about the journalism. About This Month’s Guest Curator Nick Fouriezos…
Local Farms Adapt To Pandemic’s Impact—And Thrive
Athens-Clarke County
May 7, 2020
Local Farms Adapt To Pandemic’s Impact—And Thrive
Shutdowns in cities and states implemented to help halt the spread of coronavirus have thrown restaurants into sudden chaos, but what about their suppliers? According to an article from the New York Times, the closing of markets, restaurants and businesses due to the pandemic has left some farmers with no…