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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Political Advertising Spending for 2018 Midterms Set to Break Records
Political advertisements bombard voters during election seasons and according to Borrell Associates, a projected $8.93 billion will be spent on…
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Your Lease, Decoded: Know What You Are Signing When Entering Into Rental Contract
In a college town like Athens, Ga., renting is abundant. When renting a home or apartment, you must sign a…
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West Hancock Neighborhood Meeting Highlights Residents’ Concerns About Zoning Changes
Melissa Link, the commissioner for the West Hancock neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods, said she struggled to have a majority of the…
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Take a Look at Some Historic Rural Churches of Georgia in Oglethorpe County
Oglethorpe County, in northeast Georgia, is the state’s 17 county, and its 441 square miles contain seven of Georgia’s historic rural…
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Secretary of State Runoff is Tuesday: Where the Candidates Stand
Democrat John Barrow and Republican Brad Raffensperger will face off in Tuesday’s runoff election for Secretary of State. Neither candidate got…
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Tis’ the Season to Go Green: CDC Promotes Saving Energy, Resources This Holiday
A sustainable holiday this season could mean that generations to come start new energy-and resource-saving traditions. The holidays are moments…
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New Development Proposal in East Athens Raises Concerns Among Some Current Residents
Smith Planning Group submitted a proposal to develop a three-acre lot in East Athens to build 13 new homes, three…
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Highgate Estate and Garden Reopens After Renovations, Pushback
Highgate Estate and Garden, located in Greensboro, Georgia, is almost ready for its grand reopening. Jeff Hough and Jack Rallo…
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What Housing Means: One Man Uses His Foundation to Build Up Others
Shane Simms, a native of Athens, Ga., moved back to his hometown with the goal to “work good” where he…
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Oconee Street School: Old Building Gets a New Future
Students have not walked the hallways of the Oconee Street School building in almost 50 years, but that could change…