Grady Newsource
This piece was reported by a journalism student in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
Vidmanova Embraces Global Spotlight, Final UGA Season
Sports
October 30, 2024
Vidmanova Embraces Global Spotlight, Final UGA Season
Dasha Vidmanova is no stranger to the spotlight. Growing up in the Czech Republic, the Georgia women’s tennis star played in many big events, including Junior Grand Slams, like Wimbledon and the Australian Open. Her ability to shine on the big stage was evident early on with the Bulldogs. Georgia…
Q&As Capture Concerns, Opportunities for Athens Leaders, Community Advocates
Athens-Clarke County
October 29, 2024
Q&As Capture Concerns, Opportunities for Athens Leaders, Community Advocates
Reporting I students set out to learn more about the area and their beats — business and consumer news, city-county government, diversity, local music, sustainability — by conducting research and interviews with leaders, advocates, musicians and students. The nearly 180 students in the course, which consists of journalism and public relations…
Back on the Pitch: 2 UGA Soccer Players Make Return to Women’s Team
Sports
October 28, 2024
Back on the Pitch: 2 UGA Soccer Players Make Return to Women’s Team
The university of Georgia soccer team secured its first-ever SEC title last year, even with two key players sidelined with season-ending injuries. Now, with both players back, each entering the year with preseason honors, Ellie Gilbert and Dasia Torbert reflect on their journey back to the pitch with a national…
Q&A: Student Band Shares Ambitious Plans
Q&As
October 28, 2024
Q&A: Student Band Shares Ambitious Plans
The Squatches, a student cover band that debuted in April and has performed at events including Porchfest, shared their beginnings and plans for the year. Q: What went into the making of this name — what inspired it? Harry Greenspan: Freshman year, we would hang out in the dorms, me,…
Q&A: Target Store Director Says ‘We’re Part of the Community’
Q&As
October 27, 2024
Q&A: Target Store Director Says ‘We’re Part of the Community’
Claire Guest, a University of Georgia alumna, serves as store director of the Target store on Atlanta Highway in Athens. Q: What part of your job do you enjoy the most? I’m actually quite introverted but I do still enjoy being around people. And so whether it’s my team members,…
Q&A: Disabilities Advocate Voices Concerns About Obstacles to Voting in Athens
2024 Election
October 27, 2024
Q&A: Disabilities Advocate Voices Concerns About Obstacles to Voting in Athens
Garrick Scott is executive director of the Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, an organization in Athens that focuses on providing resources, advocacy and support to people with disabilities across 10 Georgia counties. Q: What are your thoughts about general accessibility for people with disabilities in Athens? On a scale…
Q&A: Sosbee Says ‘Everybody Should Be Excited’ About Voting
2024 Election
October 27, 2024
Q&A: Sosbee Says ‘Everybody Should Be Excited’ About Voting
Charlotte Sosbee is the director of elections and voter registration for the Athens-Clarke County Government, working in her second presidential election as director in November 2024. Q: What goes into preparing for an election? We maintain the three divisions in our department. One division is voter registration, to maintain our…
Q&A: Seth Bagwell on Enhancing Chamber Membership
Q&As
October 27, 2024
Q&A: Seth Bagwell on Enhancing Chamber Membership
Seth Bagwell serves as the new membership sales representative for Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he oversees the retention and addition of memberships within the chamber. Q: What do you do in the new membership sales position? It’s my job to reach out to really anyone who…
Q&A: Indie Pop Artist Advocates For Women in Athens Music Scene
Q&As
October 27, 2024
Q&A: Indie Pop Artist Advocates For Women in Athens Music Scene
Lane Marie O’Kelley is the associate director of the Music Business Certificate at the University of Georgia, as well as an independent indie pop artist by the stage name Lane Marie. Q: Being a woman in the industry, how is the scene here in Athens with women in music? I…