Housing
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More Than Skin Deep: Effect of Racial Disparities, Discrimination on Black Children’s Development
As more Americans begin to understand the insidious nature of racism and discrimination faced by Black Americans, little attention has been given to the impact of racism from the very beginning of Black Americans’ lives. Research shows, however, that structural and interpersonal racism experienced during the first 18 years…
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Reign Streiter: Man On The Billboards Gives Back
When he got into real estate sales in the 2000s, Streiter used sports radio and full-page newspaper ads to attract customers, he said. Then, he devised a method to get discount prices on billboards by allowing the billboard company to randomly place his advertisements on billboards that were temporarily empty. …
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East Athens Residents, Commission Disagree Over Development
Tess Cunningham, 71, in front of her property of 25 years on Shadybrook Drive. (Photo/Willie Daniely III) Some residents of a small street off Lexington Road are frustrated with the city and developers after the Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to approve the construction of a high-density development in their…
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The Pandemic in Athens-Clarke County: How You Can Help Those Who Are Homeless
Olivia Amato, community engagement coordinator for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter, details how they keep struggling families off the streets during the pandemic and how the community can help, as told to Lexi Elmore. Lexi Elmore is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in communication studies in…
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A Win For Affordable Housing: Inclusionary Development Charge One Step Closer to Reality
The push for more affordable housing in Athens has reached a significant moment, as the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission agreed to submit their response to Mayor Girtz’s Inclusionary Development Charge during their meeting on Oct. 8. The Inclusionary Development Charge, which was originally created in Fall of 2019 and presented…
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How One Program Can Help Cover Your Home Energy Costs
The cost of owning or renting a home comes at no small price tag, and it can often be easy to forget the additional cost of utilities like heat, air conditioning, electricity and gas. To help assist residents with their home energy costs, the federal government funds the Low Income…
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Home Is Where The Hunger Is: How Housing Affects Diet
Families who deal with unstable housing conditions already have enough to worry about, and maintaining a healthy diet is just one more thing to add to the list. People experiencing issues with housing also tend to have a low-quality diet, according to a small study published in the journal American…
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Homeless Shelters in Northeast Georgia Prepare for Colder Temperatures
When temperatures drop below 35 degrees, the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department allows the Bigger Vision of Athens homeless shelter to take in an extra 10 people—more than the 34 people who are experiencing homelessness who usually stay every night. Bigger Vision Executive Director Andrew Wilkin said about half of the…
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Athens-Clarke County Commission Approves Redevelopment of Bethel Midtown Village Apartments
The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to approve the North Athens Downtown Development Project on Sept. 30. Today, Mayor Kelly Girtz and the chair of the housing authority will meet again to sign a memorandum on the development project. So, What Does This Mean? The Athens-Clarke County government will partner with…
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Understanding Athens-Clarke County Seniors Who Are Food, Housing Insecure
Arlene Stern imitates the life of a University of Georgia college freshman. She has hallmates. She loves roaming downtown by the Georgia Theatre. She had a different life before settling in Athens. Yet, Arlene is not a student. She does not live in a dorm. She avoids downtown past dinnertime.…