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Southern Hospitality and Community Resources: Tech Entrepreneurship Grows in Athens
Athens-Clarke County
March 23, 2020
Southern Hospitality and Community Resources: Tech Entrepreneurship Grows in Athens
Inside a historic building in the heart of downtown Watkinsville, Tyler Jefcoat, the co-founder and CEO of e-commerce based Seller Accountant, works at his minimalist desk inside a brightly lit office, surrounded by various literature about finance and business. Seller Accountant helps e-commerce sellers create an accounting plan for their…
Richard Griffiths, Former Senior Editorial Director, VP for CNN Worldwide: Guest Curator for February 2020
Doing Journalism
March 20, 2020
Richard Griffiths, Former Senior Editorial Director, VP for CNN Worldwide: Guest Curator for February 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 Richard Griffiths…
Global TikTok Frenzy Captures Unsuspecting UGA Students
In-Depth
March 19, 2020
Global TikTok Frenzy Captures Unsuspecting UGA Students
When Joshua Pickens left for Costa Rica to study abroad in summer 2019, he had not yet heard of the app that would soon lead to his semi-celebrity status on his university campus. The laughter of other students on the trip from using TikTok, a popular short-form video sharing app,…
The Lead: Randy Travis on Relevance of Investigative News
Doing Journalism
March 18, 2020
The Lead: Randy Travis on Relevance of Investigative News
Allow me to begin this annotation by noting that this episode was recorded before the outbreak of COVID-19 and its subsequent impact on the University of Georgia’s campus. It has been an uncertain time in our community and all others, but I hope you are well and staying indoors. Nonetheless,…
Advocacy for LGBTQIA Children, Youth Grows in Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Gender
March 16, 2020
Advocacy for LGBTQIA Children, Youth Grows in Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
Important Note: Click the speaker icon in the upper, left-hand corner of each image to hear more from Simeon Bruce. For Simeon Bruce, their three feet around them is their work in the Episcopal church. Bruce works as facilities manager at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Atlanta, which helps pay…
Who Are Nonbinary People? A Look At A Growing American Population
Diversity
March 13, 2020
Who Are Nonbinary People? A Look At A Growing American Population
This is an interactive video. Click on the yellow “i” indicators to read more information about an issue or topic. Makayla Richards is a senior majoring in journalism at Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in political science from the School of Public…
Inevitability of Aging: Technology Allows Elderly to Stay In Homes Longer
Health
March 12, 2020
Inevitability of Aging: Technology Allows Elderly to Stay In Homes Longer
The leading edge of the baby boomer population started turning 65 in 2011 and will make increased demands upon the healthcare system. According to the United States Census Bureau, this group, born between 1946 and 1964, represents 22%, or 73 million persons, of the total U.S. population. Numerous studies have indicated…
How Independent Game Stores Are Surviving in the Age of Amazon
Athens-Clarke County
March 12, 2020
How Independent Game Stores Are Surviving in the Age of Amazon
It’s a difficult time for brick-and-mortar stores in the United States, as they struggle to contend with online competitors like Amazon. But video game retailers like GameStop also have to compete with digital downloads ⏤ whether they be from PC game launchers, like Steam and the Epic Games Store, or…
Athenspets Social Media Efforts Address Challenges in Local Animal Shelter
Athens-Clarke County
March 10, 2020
Athenspets Social Media Efforts Address Challenges in Local Animal Shelter
Lisa Milot has spent years helping the Athens area not only lower overpopulation in animal shelters, but decrease the euthanasia rate specifically at Athens-Clarke County Animal Services. As head of community programs at Athenspets and an associate professor of law and practicum at the University of Georgia, Milot has dedicated…
Artificial Intelligence: What It Could Mean for UGA Film Programs
Athens-Clarke County
March 9, 2020
Artificial Intelligence: What It Could Mean for UGA Film Programs
Technology disrupts every industry and changes the way people move, think and act. In the film industry, technology is able to advance production and assist in creativity. A specific technological advancement that can affect the film industry is artificial intelligence. The film industry is beginning to partner with AI companies…