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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GARViS Modernizes Voter Records, May Alter How Georgians Register
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger introduced Georgia Registered Voters Information System, or GARViS, in March 2023. This system provided a…
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Keeping Guitars in Play: Sustainability at Classic City Vintage Guitars
In the heart of Athens, Classic City Vintage Guitars is giving new life to instruments that might otherwise be forgotten.…
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Sourcing Food Locally: How Local Restaurants Get From Farm to Table
Peter Dale, owner of Five & Ten and Maepole in Athens, has built his menus around one idea: sourcing food…
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Athens’ Ciné Adapts to Changing Movie-Watching Habits
As more Americans opt to watch new movies from home, independent theaters like Athens’ Ciné are working to keep the…
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Klassy Kats: Working Toward Solutions That Are Cat, Community Centered
Citizens of Butts County are no strangers to seeing animals dropped off on the side of the road or strays…
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From Soil to System: How Marigold Collective is Redefining Local Food Access
Each Saturday, Winterville’s Pittard Park becomes a living, breathing testament of community resilience and sustainability. Local vendors line the walkways,…
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Rezone Withdrawn from Bishop Town Council Agenda
A request to rezone six acres on High Shoals Road for a special event venue was withdrawn from the December…
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Hope Behind Bars: How Clarke County Jail’s Re-Entry Program Is Changing Lives
When Cheyenne walked into the Clarke County Jail four and a half months ago, she thought she was stepping into…
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On 50th Anniversary, Lay Park Playground Faces Possible Changes
City officials and residents are split over a redevelopment plan of 295 E. Dougherty Street, where supporters expressed excitement for…
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How Autumn Olive is Being Removed from Heritage Park to Help Native Species
At Heritage Park in Oconee County, an invasive plant species called the “autumn olive” is continuing to grow and cause…