Food
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Nutrition Education: A Key Component in Relieving Food Insecurity
Food is a basic necessity that 100 percent of people need and roughly 13 percent of people in the United States struggle to afford, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. In Athens-Clarke County, nearly 22 percent of the population struggles to afford food, according to Feeding America.…
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A Bavarian Blowout: Munich’s Unique Twist on Age-Old Cuisine
When Oktoberfest, the festival known for fried meat and drinking beer by the gallon advertises a vegetarian guide to the event, you know the world is changing. In a city known for its deep-fried Bavarian tradition, it’s becoming more possible to find vegan and vegetarian items on the menu. In…
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Athens Farmers and Business Owners Count the Costs of Working Together
As cooler days begin to last a little longer, the obvious signs of spring manifest themselves in blooming flowers, warmer weather and a higher concentration of runners stretching their legs along Milledge Avenue. In the outdoor eating area at Big City Bread on Finley Street, diners enjoying the mild evening…
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Little Free Pantry Helps Combat Hunger, Need in Athens
Athens’ battle against food insecurity has been an ongoing struggle. Food insecurity was 22 percent in Athens-Clarke County in 2016, according to Feeding America’s “Map the Meal Gap” project. That’s 26,340 people who do not know where their next meal will come from. To combat hunger, two years ago, LEAD…
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Local Program Provides Fruit, Vegetable Prescriptions to Low-Income Families
We’ve heard the phrase, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and generally, most people accept that healthy eating helps to lower blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight and increase immunity to common illnesses. For some people living in food insecure areas, however, access to nutrient-rich foods is extremely…
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Pie in Athens: New Takes on an American Classic
Local Athens bakers are putting new spins on one of America’s oldest deserts. Pouch and The Grit represent samples of the newer and older generations of the Athens food scene. According to a 2016 Mintel report, despite dietary concerns, prepared desserts are expected to have continuous growth. Yazmarr Williams is…
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The West Broad Market Garden Provides Sustainable Produce to a Community in Need
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. A 2009 study revealed that 23.5 million people in the U.S. live in a food desert. The West Broad Farmer’s Market Garden is working to combat against…
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National Donut Day: How to Celebrate in Athens
So, life is great. Today I found out that there is not just one, but TWO National Donut Days. And— oh yeah— one of them is today, Nov. 5. The first one is observed on the first Friday of every June. Hungry yet? Here’s where you can cure your donut…
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New Restaurant Will Feature Clear Views of Downtown
The Chick-fil-A coming to downtown Athens won’t look like any other Chick-fil-A restaurant. It will include casement windows which will provide unobstructed views of the downtown area. The walk-up restaurant will be located at 101 College Avenue. According to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, the restaurant will have a separate entrance for…
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Are Our Coffee Drinking Days Numbered on Earth? UGA Researcher Talks Climate Change’s Impact on Coffee
A climate expert at the University of Georgia and scientific data show there is a negative effect on crop production around the globe due to climate change. Tangible Symptoms of Climate Change Climate change is happening, and expert scientists believe we have a decade or less to…