Housing
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Downtown Living: The Good, The Bad and The Parking
When it comes to living in downtown Athens, accessibility is key, but at what cost do downtown residents pay for being in the heart of the town? For these students, the parking battle is constant—yet, worth it? Caroline Wigmore, a 21-year-old entertainment media studies major from Suwannee, lives in…
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Athens-Clarke County, Local Organizations Discuss Plan To Improve Biking Transportation
Biking transportation will gain more attention in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. On Oct. 27, the Transportation and Public Works department officially began their search for a bicycle, pedestrian and safety coordinator. Whoever takes on the job will oversee the Athens in Motion bicycle and pedestrian master plan, which was approved by the…
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Five Points Residents Reflect on Neighborhood’s Evolution, Future Direction
Over the summer, Five Points gained two local historic districts, bringing the grand total to 15 in Athens. These designations – Castalia Avenue and Milledge Circle – were made in response to fears of Five Points losing its character due to a recent surge of demolitions and infill housing in…
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Senior Home Care: A Less Costly Option for the Aging Population
The yearly cost of daily adult home health care in Georgia is $45,760, about 39.8 percent less expensive than the cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home. More and more seniors are choosing to remain at home and receive care instead of enroll in full-time nursing homes and…
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UGA Class Works To Preserve, Learn From Local Historic School
On a Wednesday afternoon during which most UGA graduate students could be found in a classroom, one group in the Building Materials Conservation class is in east Athens, at an old school from the 19th century. The graduate class, which focuses on historic preservation, divides the students into groups, who…
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With Possible Renovations Upcoming: A Look Back on Brumby Hall
On Oct. 9, the Georgia Board of Regents reviewed a proposal for a potential renovation on Brumby Hall. This would be the first major renovation to the dorm since its opening in 1966. Brumby is one of the three high-rise dorms located on Baxter Street. The dorm is nine stories and holds 950…
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Athens Builders, Researchers Say Poor Housing Quality Can Be Linked to Poor Health
Some building professionals in Athens, Ga., said they have seen poor building practices result in low-quality housing, which in turn can affect the health of those who reside in such homes. Jeremy Field is the building science manager for Imery Group, a business specializing in high performance and eco-friendly construction.…
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Public Housing Smoke-Free Policy Results in New Expectations for Residents
The Athens Housing Authority began enforcing a smoke-free rule in all of their public housing on July 1, 2018. More than three months later, the enforcement of the rule and how serious residents are taking it is unclear. The smoke-free rule promotes a lifestyle change for smokers living in Athens…
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Action Ministries Provides Relief to Persistent Hunger Problem
As food insecurity remains a persistent problem in the Athens-Clarke County area, Action Ministries Northeast hunger relief programs are attempting to reduce the burden. According to the latest data from Feeding America, there are currently 26,340 food insecure individuals living in Clarke County. This leads to a food insecurity rate…
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Student Housing Affects Revitalization of Hancock Neighborhood
Fourteen years ago when residents Miki Lu and Nathan Peters moved into the Hancock Neighborhood, they were the only Caucasian family on their block. Now, after moving back into the same house in June 2018, there is only one African-American family on the corner of their block. When they first…