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Local Entrepreneurship, Innovation Blossoms in Athens
Athens-Clarke County
December 9, 2024
Local Entrepreneurship, Innovation Blossoms in Athens
The University of Georgia and the Athens community create a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship, where students and alumni alike turn passions into thriving ventures. Business ownership is becoming popular — a 2023 study from Square found that over half of Gen-Z is considering starting their own business. Young creatives…
Embracing Pinkmas: Expert Tips for Bringing This Bold Hue into Holiday Decor
Home & Garden
December 8, 2024
Embracing Pinkmas: Expert Tips for Bringing This Bold Hue into Holiday Decor
Holiday decor traditionally calls to mind classic reds and greens, evoking the warmth of pine wreaths and glowing ornaments. But pink has a surprising presence in holiday decor, giving festive displays a vibrant appearance. Interior design experts Jarrett Kemp, owner of Appointments at Five; and Brandy Martin, co-owner of The…
Fighting food insecurity with cooking classes
Environment
December 6, 2024
Fighting food insecurity with cooking classes
Wimberly’s Roots is a community garden and kitchen located in a food desert Winder, Georgia. Wimberly’s Roots has made it their goal to increase access to healthy food in their community by offering monthly cooking lessons and cooking classes with the Boys and Girls Club. Watch the video to learn…
From Waste to Growth: UGA Student Composting Efforts Grow on Campus
Solutions Journalism
December 5, 2024
From Waste to Growth: UGA Student Composting Efforts Grow on Campus
If you’ve ever spotted bright orange bikes whizzing around the University of Georgia’s campus, you may have wondered what they’re up to. These bikes belong to the UGA Campus Compost Program and are driven by student interns working with the Office of Sustainability. Their mission? Collecting compostable waste from across…
Organic Farming: Good for Our Health, Environment
Northeast Georgia News
December 2, 2024
Organic Farming: Good for Our Health, Environment
Murray Brett brushes his hands off after sifting through his Rouge de Bordeaux bread flour inside his Mill at DaySpring Farms. He puts the lid back on the bucket of his fresh batch of organically grown flour. In 2011, Murray and Paula Brett founded DaySpring Farms, located just 30…
How to Balance Traditions, Trends in Your Christmas Decor This Year
Home & Garden
November 29, 2024
How to Balance Traditions, Trends in Your Christmas Decor This Year
Muted and demure vs. extravagant and maximalist. A palette of rich reds, dark greens and gleaming golds vs. a bright, hot pink. Seasonal decor this year has more options than ever, and striking a balance between the two ends of the spectrum can seem daunting. If you’re someone looking to…
Adela Alejo, 12, Stars for Classic City Dawgs Adapted Sports Team
Food
November 29, 2024
Adela Alejo, 12, Stars for Classic City Dawgs Adapted Sports Team
Adela Alejo is just 12 years old but is one of the most experienced athletes on her adapted sports team, the Classic City Dawgs. Alejo, born with spina bifida, has found community and an outlet for her love for sports since joining the team last season. The Classic City Dawgs…
Elevating Tradition: How to Make Thanksgiving Your Own with Decor
Home & Garden
November 26, 2024
Elevating Tradition: How to Make Thanksgiving Your Own with Decor
Thanksgiving decor can be easy to forget between Halloween and Christmas, but has its own place in the holiday decoration world. Two Athens store owners explain how you can elevate your Thanksgiving look this year to suit your personal taste. Give Thanksgiving Its Own Space The important part of Thanksgiving…
Title I Explainer: What Could Change Without Federal Education Oversight
Education
November 26, 2024
Title I Explainer: What Could Change Without Federal Education Oversight
Title I funding has played a crucial role in American education since its implementation in the 1960s. It helps pay teachers’ salaries and purchase technology to streamline learning. Title I is also used to assist students who may not be offered the same opportunities as those in other school districts.…
Eco-Athens: Business Sustainability in Action
Environment
November 25, 2024
Eco-Athens: Business Sustainability in Action
This solutions journalism special is the collection of the work of eight Grady Newsource journalists, who have each reported on the sustainability efforts of local businesses in the Athens-Clarke County area.