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To further our mission to talk about process and quality in journalism, each guest curator has highlighted what they see as the “don’t want to miss” pieces posted to Grady Newsource during a semester, along with some constructive reflection about the journalism. About This Month’s Guest Curator Tia Mitchell is…

Reporting II students have covered the discussions and decisions throughout fall 2025 around the Clarke County School District’s plans to repurpose and redevelop the West Broad Street School site. Nearly 80 students researched and reported on this high-interest issue in Athens. See a few of their stories below. Click the…

Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott unveiled a plan Tuesday to restore the historic West Broad Street School campus and convert it into an expansion site for the Athens Community Career Academy.  The proposal centers on rehabilitating the 1938 Minor Street School building and the 1958 Campbell Lane…

The Clarke County School District plans to repurpose the West Broad Street School site and turn it into a hands-on learning and community center to help kickstart success in students and create a gathering space for the community.  Jennifer Scott, the Clarke County School District’s interim superintendent, announced the plan…

The Clarke County School District announced Tuesday that it will move forward with the long-delayed revitalization of the historic West Broad School campus, beginning with hiring a structural engineer and forming a building committee that includes residents in January.  The plan outlines repurposing the vacant campus for Athens Community Career…

Jennifer Scott presents new updates on the West Broad Street School redevelopment at the Clarke County Board of Education West Broad Street School public information session on Dec. 2, 2025. Scott addressed upcoming career pathways through the Athens Community Career Academy, including construction and welding. (Photo/Clarice Henry)   The Clarke…

Jack Murphy, chief investment officer with development group Carter, presents updated details of the Homewood Hills redevelopment plan to Athens-Clarke County Commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Murphy outlined the proposed residential buildings, commercial renovations and amenity areas with updates since the company’s previous proposal. (Photo/Hollis Turner)   The Athens-Clarke…

As classrooms across Georgia return to full-time, in-person learning, educators and families are grappling with a challenge that has only grown in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic: a noticeable rise in learning disabilities, particularly in early readers and students with developmental delays and disabilities. Nationwide, approximately 7.5 million students…

The Oconee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to amend the Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance distance requirement from any location to a school and/or church from 600 feet to 300 feet.  The change follows the county’s decision to deny renewing Costa Alegre Seafood and Grill’s liquor license. The new amendment…

Randy Prater, right, congratulates James Sievers, left, after his win at the Archer Tiger Rumble tournament in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Nov. 9, 2025. Sievers won by fall over Jaxon Grant from Heritage-Catoosa. (Photo/Sydney Jarrard)   Social Circle’s wrestling team is a powerhouse that has historically dominated in both team and individual state competitions. In…