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Cleaning Up North Georgia’s Rivers: Rivers Alive Leads the Charge Against Waterway Pollution
Environment
April 29, 2024
Cleaning Up North Georgia’s Rivers: Rivers Alive Leads the Charge Against Waterway Pollution
North Georgia rivers are contaminated; however, just as people pollute waters, a group of volunteers, led by a partnership of Rivers Alive and the Aquatic Sciences Center of Milledgeville, spent an afternoon cleaning up Tanyard Creek in their college community. From Georgia College students to nearby residents, these volunteers gathered…
Mayor Girtz Proposes $1 Million for Affordable Housing, Promotes Future Land Use Plan
Athens-Clarke County
April 27, 2024
Mayor Girtz Proposes $1 Million for Affordable Housing, Promotes Future Land Use Plan
Athens’ population is expected to increase by about 30,000 residents over the next 20 years, which includes the students expected to enroll in UGA’s forthcoming School of Medicine. The Athens-Clarke County Commission and Mayor Kelly Girtz are working on a Future Land Use Plan that will help determine zoning and…
Watermarked: How Georgians Are Making a Difference One Drop at a Time
Environment
April 27, 2024
Watermarked: How Georgians Are Making a Difference One Drop at a Time
Across North Georgia, rivers and streams battle waste pollution. This documentary highlights innovative solutions driving the conservation of these crucial waterways. Despite obstacles, the progress made can inspire more sustainable practices throughout the region. Students in the sustainability capstone journalism course at the University of Georgia.
From Trash to Dirt: What To Do With Your Leftover Food
Environment
April 26, 2024
From Trash to Dirt: What To Do With Your Leftover Food
Banana peels, coffee grounds, cardboard and egg shells. These items get automatically tossed into the depths of kitchen trash cans everyday, not to be thought of again until they begin to produce a foul odor. However, these, and many other pieces of trash, could be used to help slow the…
CHaRM Provides Local Solution to Challenging Waste Issues
Environment
April 24, 2024
CHaRM Provides Local Solution to Challenging Waste Issues
Recycling is a sustainable way to help the environment. It keeps waste and other products out of landfills and environments, but this can be a hard task for some people due to accessibility of recycling management systems or due to the materials that some folks possess. A little less than…
Athens Community Strives to Find Sustainable, Equitable Transportation Alternatives
Northeast Georgia News
April 22, 2024
Athens Community Strives to Find Sustainable, Equitable Transportation Alternatives
On Feb. 1, 2024, BikeAthens, a local nonprofit organization that values affordable and accessible transportation, reopened its doors at a new location on Prince Street. After being forced to close in August 2023 due to circumstances out of their control, the nonprofit organization has returned with several sustainability and equity-related…
UGA Campus Kitchen: Nurturing Sustainability, Community Growth Amid Rising Food Insecurity
Athens-Clarke County
April 19, 2024
UGA Campus Kitchen: Nurturing Sustainability, Community Growth Amid Rising Food Insecurity
Athens-Clarke County is $12 million below the money required to meet food needs, with Georgia ranked ninth in the nation for senior citizen food insecurity. As Athens-Clarke County food insecurity among citizens continues to grow, the University of Georgia’s Campus Kitchen addresses the growing needs of those in the community…
Painting a Greener Future: How Local Art Exhibit Inspires Youth Environmental Advocacy
Athens-Clarke County
April 18, 2024
Painting a Greener Future: How Local Art Exhibit Inspires Youth Environmental Advocacy
In the heart of Lyndon House Arts Center, over 71 artworks adorn the North Gallery’s walls to create Athens-Clarke County’s Green Life Art Exhibition. Running throughout April as a facet of the annual Green Life Art Contest, the installation showcases the works of local students until the closing reception on…