Food
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Two Careers, One Passion: Tim Dondero’s Path to the Kitchen
A 40-year career in medical research took Tim Dondero around the world, but his next chapter brought him closer to home and around the kitchen with his family. Donderos’ Kitchen, the breakfast and lunch cafe on Milledge Avenue, is owned by Tim Dondero, his daughter, Anna Dondero, and her husband.…
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Georgia Farmers Face Mental Health Crisis as Suicide Rates Increase
“Growing up on a farm, you know, we were kind of taught to mind our own business … We might talk about somebody who’s got cancer down the road, but they wouldn’t talk about somebody that’s had mental health issues. You just didn’t talk about that,” said the Georgia Agricultural…
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Unknown Food Insecurity: Learning About Hawai’i’s Need to Import
Hawai’i is known for its beautiful scenery, lush green mountains that stretch into the sky and beautiful oceans with crystal-clear water. The land appears rich and fertile, as if every tree would be dripping with delicious fruit, and the ground would be full of perfectly ripe vegetables. In Hawai’i, this…
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Tech-Driven Tourism: How AI, Social Media Affect Travel in Hawai’i
These three stories, by Caroline Feagin, Annabelle Foley and Clarice Henry, were created as part of the Travel Journalism in Hawaii program through the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Hawaiʻi’s Next Tourism Debate Isn’t About Hotels — It’s About Algorithms By Caroline Feagin At sunrise in Waikīkī, the…
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Community-Owned, Community-Saved: Daily Groceries Co-op Stands Resilient
Daily Groceries Co-op has been an Athens institution since 1992, but earlier this year, the community nearly lost it for good. Unlike a chain grocery store, a co-op is owned by the people who shop there. Members buy in, have a say in how the store is run, and any…
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Diversity in Focus: Many Stories, One Athens
Northeast Georgia has evolved into a vibrant hub for diverse culture, where local markets, grassroots activism and small businesses form the heartbeat of the community. In Athens, this social and cultural impact is on full display. This portfolio brings together a series of individual stories across our diversity beat that…
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A Strawberry Legacy is Replanted at Merk Farm
Early summer Saturday mornings at the Merk Farm in Commerce, Georgia, have taken on a whole new meaning after Ali Merk introduced strawberry season. After waking up before the sun and fueling with coffee, Ali doesn’t have a moment to sit. She handles the full load of daily labor: watering…
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From State Championship to Fiesta Bowl: Georgia Flag Football at Turning Point
When Pope High School senior Kate Davenport stepped onto the turf at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the high school flag football state championship, she found herself playing under stadium lights and the halo board typically reserved for NFL matchups. She and her team secured their third consecutive state title, 2023-2025, in…
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Kingdom Built from Borrowed Time: Local Renaissance Festival Built on Community
Ace Callahan was told he may only have a couple of years to live. He began to think less about the time he had left and more about what he could leave behind. What followed wasn’t just a change in perspective; it was a decision to bring family to the…
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Laid with Love: Hippie Hens Homestead Works Toward Ethical Sustainability
As more people look for ways to live sustainably, small farms like Hippie Hens Homestead are leading by example. Raising chickens for fresh eggs not only cuts down on waste costs but also promotes self-reliance and ethical animal care. For Lacy Martin, sustainability goes far beyond efficiency. It’s about respect…