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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Athens-Clarke County Looks to Improve Fair Housing Issues with Incoming Mayor
With Kelly Girtz preparing to start his first term as mayor of Athens-Clarke County, the city is planning to make…
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Lake Herrick Reopens to Boaters and Swimmers after 16 years
Lake Herrick opened up today to swimmers and boaters for the first time since 2002. The lake was closed then…
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Stuff the Truck Event Adds Adoptable Animals at Epps Bridge Location
The Food Bank of North Georgia is hosting their second annual Stuff the Truck event tomorrow from 3-8 p.m. at…
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Heat that Sticks Around: How Climate Change is Affecting Athens Businesses
Mae Eldahshoury is a senior majoring in journalism.
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A Changing Town: What Revitalization Looks Like in Athens
As the smallest county in Georgia with the oldest public university, Athens-Clarke County utilizes revitalization to balance the community’s historic…
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Food Insecurity in Athens Is A Bigger Issue Than Many Realize
The food insecurity rate in Athens-Clarke County was 22 percent in 2016, according to Feeding America’s annual “Map the Meal…
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Jessie B. Denney Tower Residents Bond During Community Meals
Jessie B. Denney Tower, a 10-story, low-rise brick building that sits steps from downtown Athens, is an affordable housing community that…
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Georgia’s Gubernatorial Race Tightens: A Look Inside Candidate’s Campaigns
Georgia’s gubernatorial race is closing in with less than one month until election day. Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey…
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Athens-Clarke County Experiences Shortage of Affordable Housing for Workforce
More than half of the members of the Athens workforce are unable to afford median rent, according to the Athens-Clarke…
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Students Discuss How Finances Impact Housing Decisions
Ashley Ansley also reported on the topic, but with her position as a UGA employee, decided to remove herself from…