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Monarchs on Milledge: Greek Houses Protecting Pollinators
Athens-Clarke County
April 24, 2025
Monarchs on Milledge: Greek Houses Protecting Pollinators
Fruits and vegetables are staples of a healthy, balanced diet. Pollinators, such as insects and birds, play a key role in the reproduction of plants that produce these types of food. University of Georgia students Sam Dilley and Ryan Donovan are committed to protecting pollinators and their habitats. With the…
How a Local Boutique is Redefining Fashion, Promoting Sustainability
Athens-Clarke County
April 22, 2025
How a Local Boutique is Redefining Fashion, Promoting Sustainability
Community is a boutique located in Athens that uses existing materials to redesign clothing and support sustainable fashion. It also addresses local textile waste produced by the fast-fashion industry and is trying to promote their business model to younger generations. The growing business of the fast-fashion industry, which is a…
United Campus Workers Protest Highlights Growing Tension Around Department of Education Cuts
Athens-Clarke County
April 19, 2025
United Campus Workers Protest Highlights Growing Tension Around Department of Education Cuts
In downtown Athens it is not uncommon to be walking around and stumble upon the occasional protest, but last week’s United Campus Workers of Georgia protest at the arch on March 19 hit a little closer to home for some. UCWGA is a wall-to-wall higher education union which offers…
Love, Wastewater Meet at Athens Water Reclamation Facility Tour
Athens-Clarke County
April 17, 2025
Love, Wastewater Meet at Athens Water Reclamation Facility Tour
With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22, many communities are turning their focus to sustainability. In Athens-Clarke County, the public utilities department took advantage of a less conventional holiday to educate residents about water sanitation — Valentine’s Day. Sixteen guests arrived at the Middle Oconee Water Reclamation…