Environment
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Lake Herrick Set to Reopen After 16 Years
Lake Herrick at the University of Georgia is set to reopen after being closed to the public for 16 years. Lake Herrick originally opened in 1992, and was used for experiential learning and outdoor recreation. But with urbanization and development in the watershed, storm water runoff, including oils metals and…
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Eyes On Waffle House As Hurricane Florence Approaches
As the first effects of Hurricane Florence are felt along the East Coast, it isn’t clear whether or not Waffle House will shut down restaurants in the storm’s path. A local Waffle House employee told us the restaurants try to stay open in “rain, sleet, snow, and hail.” And officials…
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Hurricane Florence Evacuees Can Find Shelter Just Outside Athens
Hurricane evacuees are finding shelter just outside of Athens. Fort Yargo State Park is one of many state parks accepting evacuees and their pets. Julia Autry, the park manager, said they are expecting evacuees to begin arriving as the hurricane heads closer to land. Explore Georgia, which promotes tourism, tweeted Tuesday that…
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International Students Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is this Sunday! It’s a day to celebrate our planet and its natural beauty. Many people recycle, clean streets and neighborhoods, plant trees, and find ways to save energy within their homes and communities. While many people in the U.S. will celebrate Earth Day this weekend, it is…
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Earth Week: Whys and Hows of Sustainability
It’s Earth Week and University of Georgia students Noah Felsberg, an Ecology student, and Shannon Dhanani, an Environmental Health Sciences student, break down the importance of sustainability and gave tips on how to live a more sustainable life. FULL STORY BELOW:
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2018 Athens-Clarke County Spring Elections: Who and What
This year’s The Athens Clarke County local election is taking place takes place right around the corner on May 22nd. This election will include the General Primary, non-partisan primary, and a special election. Six commissioner seats, two judge seats and one mayor seat are all up for grabs this election…
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Grady Explains: The Environmental Impact of Dumped Tires
The “Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Tire Amnesty Event” is going on now! Community members can bring up to six tires without rims to the ACC Landfill to be disposed free of cost. It’s important to keep tires out of streams and woods because there are many environmental and health problems…
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World Water Day: How to Save Water
Today is World Water Day! According to Pamela R. Turner, Ph.D. in Consumer Economics and Housing, the average person uses 60 gallons of water a day and wastes more than 9 gallons a day through household leaks. Only one percent of the world’s water is suitable for drinking and agriculture so…
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Grady Explains: Climate vs. Weather
Story by Ayanna Craig
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Super Blue Blood Moon: What Is It, Where You Can See It
Tomorrow – Wednesday, January 31 – at approximately 6:48 am, Athens residents will be able to view a rare lunar eclipse. Although partial lunar eclipses happen quite frequently, onlookers can look forward to the emergence of a Super Blue Blood Moon during the eclipse, a sight that hasn’t…