In-Depth
Context is crucial in good reporting. These stories, which cover a multitude of topics, are about diving deep into the people, places, issues and solutions within Northeast Georgia.
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Money Key To BeJoy Backpacks’ Future Growth
Everything comes with pros and cons, even the BeJoy Backpacks project. BeJoy Backpacks is a yearly food drive sponsored by…
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How Local Emergency Services Are Responding to Firefighter Suicide Rates
More firefighters are dying of suicide than in the line of duty, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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UGA’s Second Hemp Harvest Advances Research on Industrial Hemp
Georgia farmers could have a new cash crop at their fingertips. After legislators enacted the Georgia Hemp Farming Act in…
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How And Why To Create Safe Caffeine Practices Starting in Adolescence
Abusing caffeine can have adverse effects on sleep and lifestyle habits, especially when adopted during adolescence, the years between puberty…
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See Results Of Northeast Georgia Election For 2019
Below are updates of Tuesday’s election results in Northeast Georgia. Athens-Clarke County SPLOST Athens-Clarke County just voted to approve…
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Officer-Involved Shootings Lead to Updated Policy for Athens-Clarke County Police
Athens has seen six officer-involved shootings this year, five of which have been fatal. Now, Athens-Clarke County Police Department is…
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How to Beat the Daylight Saving Time Change Blues
Daylight saving time has just ended and, like many Americans, you may have used that extra hour to sleep longer.…
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Growing Chicken Industry Spends Less on Lobbying
Nearly $135 million was spent on lobbying efforts for the United States agribusiness industry in 2018, according to The Center…
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Program In Jackson County Provides Mentorship To Kids In Need
An organization in Jackson County, Georgia, is trying to help students find meaningful relationships outside of their homes. Legacy Youth…
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‘Live As Kindly As Possible’: Animal Rights Activist Gene Baur Lectures at UGA
“But even if we rescued a million animals every year, it would be a drop in the bucket. There are…