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The Lead: ProPublica’s Rui Kaneya on Supporting Local Investigative News
Doing Journalism
February 17, 2023
The Lead: ProPublica’s Rui Kaneya on Supporting Local Investigative News
Rui Kaneya, a senior editor at ProPublica, joins The Lead to talk about why local news is important and what it takes to become an investigative journalist. Rui oversees projects for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network, which supports long-term projects at local news sources. He’s worked at multiple nonprofit news sources…
Clarke Central Offers Go Succeed Program to Provide Mentorship
Athens-Clarke County
February 15, 2023
Clarke Central Offers Go Succeed Program to Provide Mentorship
Go Succeed is a mentorship program that provides college prep resources and career advice to high school students in Athens-Clarke County. Students who otherwise wouldn’t have access to that aid are able to be better prepared for life after secondary education. At Clarke Central High School, the Go Succeed Program…
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter Asks Community to Help with Overcrowding
Madison County
February 13, 2023
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter Asks Community to Help with Overcrowding
Barking can be heard from every corner of the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter. For Charlie, the barking was in celebration of reuniting with his family. “We got Charlie chipped today,” Shannon Everett said, who reclaimed Charlie as his owner. “We are very grateful to Madison County animal shelter for what…
The Lead: Alyssa Pointer on People-Focused Photojournalism
Doing Journalism
February 10, 2023
The Lead: Alyssa Pointer on People-Focused Photojournalism
Longform documentary storytelling is Alyssa Pointer’s specialty. She’s an independent photojournalist who wants her work, in her words, to make people give a damn about their neighbors. Alyssa has worked at multiple newspapers, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and now freelances while based in Atlanta. She joins The Lead to talk…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Tackles School Zone Speeding
Jackson County
February 7, 2023
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Tackles School Zone Speeding
Speeding in school zones is an increasing problem in Jackson County, but the Jackson County Sheriff’s office is hoping to make a change. Flashing blue police lights can be seen in most Jackson County school zones before and after school hours, and the sheriff’s office wants people to know that…
Jefferson Community Hosts 5K to Raise Money for Teacher with Breast Cancer
Health
February 6, 2023
Jefferson Community Hosts 5K to Raise Money for Teacher with Breast Cancer
Heather Backer has spent 24 years of her life teaching in Jackson County schools, and as she fights a second battle with cancer, the schools are giving back to her. Backer, a physical education teacher at Gum Springs Elementary School, was diagnosed with two types of breast cancer in 2015.…