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Resilience Through Unity: Apalachee Emerges Stronger Together
Barrow County
December 11, 2024
Resilience Through Unity: Apalachee Emerges Stronger Together
In the wake of tragedy, communities often find themselves at a crossroads between overwhelming grief and the resilient determination to heal and grow stronger. Grady Newsource reporter Quentin Yroz takes you to community gatherings and shared moments of reflection and prayer, to show you how the people of Barrow County…
Love Will Prevail: Barrow Community Displays Strength, Resilience
Barrow County
December 11, 2024
Love Will Prevail: Barrow Community Displays Strength, Resilience
In the months since the school shooting that claimed four lives in Barrow County, Georgia, in the fall of 2024, one message resounds throughout the community. Grady Newsource reporter Janai Wells shows you how what began as a devastating tragedy on Sept. 4 at Apalachee High School in Winder today…
Students Reflect on Creating ‘We Will Rise’ Documentary
In-Depth
December 11, 2024
Students Reflect on Creating ‘We Will Rise’ Documentary
In the wake of the Apalachee High School shooting in the fall of 2024, members of a Reporting IV capstone class decided to pivot from their pre-planned team projects and function as a single unit to memorialize the tragedy. Grady student Elizabeth Rice produced these students’ reflections on their experience.…
Athens-Clarke County Passes LGBTQIA+ Safe Haven Resolution Amid Emotional Support
Athens-Clarke County
December 10, 2024
Athens-Clarke County Passes LGBTQIA+ Safe Haven Resolution Amid Emotional Support
The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission voted 6-2 to approve a resolution declaring the county a safe haven for LGBTQIA+ individuals, after more than two hours of public comment during its Dec. 3 session. Referred to as Resolution 22 during the meeting, it reaffirms the county’s commitment to inclusivity. It…
Athens Farmers Market Engages Community in Sustainability
Environment
December 10, 2024
Athens Farmers Market Engages Community in Sustainability
Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Bishop Park and from 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Creature Comforts, vendors prepare their tents with local produce, organic honey, artisanal soap and handcrafted jewelry to sell to the oncoming crowds of local Athenians. Established in 2008, the Athens Farmers Market has operated…
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…