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‘Keep Athens, Athens’: Daily Groceries Co-Op Seeks Help to Stay in Business
Athens-Clarke County
March 26, 2023
‘Keep Athens, Athens’: Daily Groceries Co-Op Seeks Help to Stay in Business
Daily Groceries Co-Op first opened its doors on Prince Avenue in 1992. Three decades later, the store is asking for support to keep their doors open. “We really need your help,” said Shelley Ruth, the store’s general manager. Athens’ only community-owned grocery store, Daily Groceries Co-Op hopes to raise $150,000.…
The Lead: The Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Erin Schilling on the Joy of Editing
Doing Journalism
March 24, 2023
The Lead: The Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Erin Schilling on the Joy of Editing
It’s only been a couple of years since Erin Schilling graduated from the University of Georgia, but she’s already a digital editor at the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In this episode, we chat about the skills that got her there, what she likes about business reporting and one of her favorite…
FarmRx Provides Free Produce for Low-Income Families in Athens
Athens-Clarke County
March 22, 2023
FarmRx Provides Free Produce for Low-Income Families in Athens
One in six Athens residents are considered “food insecure,” according to Feeding America. Thirty-five percent of that group do not qualify for assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. FarmRx, also known as the Food as Medicine Prescription Program, is working to provide free fruits and vegetables to low-income families…
‘Radically Inclusive’: Athens Coffee Spot Employs, Empowers People with Disabilities
Athens-Clarke County
March 20, 2023
‘Radically Inclusive’: Athens Coffee Spot Employs, Empowers People with Disabilities
At Bitty & Beau’s coffee shop, customers might notice “we love you” or “you are awesome” written on the side of their cup of joe. These positive notes are emblematic of a culture of encouragement and inclusivity in the store, which is a space dedicated to primarily hiring people with…
The Lead: Paul Glader on Getting Out of the Office
Doing Journalism
March 17, 2023
The Lead: Paul Glader on Getting Out of the Office
Paul Glader’s reporting has taken him all over, from California to Sweden and Germany. He spent 10 years at The Wall Street Journal, where he covered business, travel, technology and even metals and mining. In this episode, we’re chatting about his international experiences, his work as a professor in New…