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‘My Breasts Don’t Define Me’: Survivor Shares Strength During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Health
October 8, 2025
‘My Breasts Don’t Define Me’: Survivor Shares Strength During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Without early detection appointments and strategies, survivors like Vivia Hill-Silcott would not be here today. And to her, strength has a whole new meaning. “I know my strength,” said Hill-Silcott, director of Student Success for the College of Pharmacy at UGA. “Your strength comes through asking for help.” October is…
Athens Mayor Notes Crime Drop, Emphasizes Prevention Programs
Athens-Clarke County
October 6, 2025
Athens Mayor Notes Crime Drop, Emphasizes Prevention Programs
Aggravated assaults, robberies and motor vehicle thefts have declined in Athens-Clarke County this year, while the community has not recorded a homicide as of Sept. 23. Mayor Kelly Girtz outlined the trends during a Sept. 23 news conference with University of Georgia journalism students, framing public safety as not only…
Athens-Clarke Hits Public Safety Milestones Amid Ongoing Reforms
Athens-Clarke County
October 3, 2025
Athens-Clarke Hits Public Safety Milestones Amid Ongoing Reforms
Athens-Clarke County has recorded zero murders through September — a first in the county’s history — according to Mayor Kelly Girtz, who announced the milestone Sept. 23 at City Hall. In addition, there has been a significant decrease in major crimes compared to last year. Aggravated assaults dropped to 420,…
Q&A: Athens-Clarke Mayor Wants Opportunities to Be His Lasting Impact
Q&As
October 2, 2025
Q&A: Athens-Clarke Mayor Wants Opportunities to Be His Lasting Impact
Kelly Girtz is in his final term as mayor of Athens-Clarke County, which has more than 128,000 residents. Q: Alright, so you’ve had a long history of working in the Athens community, from education to District 9 commissioner. What inspired you to become the mayor? A: I really wanted to…
Sustainable Merch Finds a Home in Athens’ Music Scene
Environment
October 2, 2025
Sustainable Merch Finds a Home in Athens’ Music Scene
In Athens, a town known for its DIY approach to music, local bands and students are rethinking a critical part of the music industry: merch. Right now, streaming accounts for 84% of recorded music revenues in the United States. The thing is, musicians aren’t earning the majority of their revenue through collecting…
Athens Implements North Thomas Street Crosswalk, Public Safety Measures
Athens-Clarke County
September 30, 2025
Athens Implements North Thomas Street Crosswalk, Public Safety Measures
Athens-Clarke County will add a pedestrian crossing on North Thomas Street near The Classic Center following two car accidents that resulted in fatalities, Mayor Kelly Girtz said Sept. 23 in a news conference. This project will make the city safer for pedestrians and drivers, Girtz said, while discussing public safety…