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For the Gram: How Instagram Has Changed Athens’ Eating Habits
Athens-Clarke County
October 8, 2019
For the Gram: How Instagram Has Changed Athens’ Eating Habits
What makes a foodie? Are they the person pushing forks away from their friend’s mouths, insisting they get a picture before everyone starts eating? Or do they simply just enjoy food? To Anna Park, a fourth-year management information systems and international business major at the University of Georgia, a…
Grocery Shoppers Share About Their Lists, Habits At The Store
Athens-Clarke County
October 7, 2019
Grocery Shoppers Share About Their Lists, Habits At The Store
Not many people wanted to talk about their shopping lists at the Kroger on Alps Road in Athens-Clarke County on Monday, Sept. 23. In fact, most people that day really didn’t want to share. Food can often be fun and lighthearted. But food is also personal. And some individuals may…
Bluegrass Dominates Dahlonega Music Scene
In-Depth
October 5, 2019
Bluegrass Dominates Dahlonega Music Scene
Stand anywhere in downtown Dahlonega on a sunny Saturday afternoon and you’re almost sure to hear a twanging guitar wafting through the crisp mountain air. Maybe it’s from Shenanigans, a never-empty Irish pub that welcomes local musicians to come play. Maybe it’s from the Crimson Moon, an intimate venue…
Eating Insects: Entomophagy and the Future of Sustainable Food Consumption
Food
October 4, 2019
Eating Insects: Entomophagy and the Future of Sustainable Food Consumption
Have you ever eaten a cricket? Mealworm? Grasshopper? What about ants? Several experts in the field of entomophagy sat down with me to discuss what kind of nutrients people can get from eating insects and whether or not this is something that could be sustainable with an exponentially growing world…
Different Approach Leads to Higher Graduation Rate in Madison County
Education
October 3, 2019
Different Approach Leads to Higher Graduation Rate in Madison County
By paying attention to specific data and the needs of students, a local high school’s graduation rate has increased by almost 5 percent within one year. Madison County High School Principal George Bullock said they have embraced what they call the Multi-Tiered System of Supports. He believes his teachers’ dedication…
Northeast Georgia Plans Responses To Mental Health on Oct. 6
Health
October 3, 2019
Northeast Georgia Plans Responses To Mental Health on Oct. 6
Mental health affects one in five adults in the U.S., according to The National Institute of Mental Health. If these statistics are concerning, know that Northeast Georgia is recognizing this problem by holding candlelight vigils across the area on Oct. 6. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…