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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UGA Doctoral Student Uses Research, Personal Experiences to Create a Safe Space for Black Students
Carlyncia McDowell has two goals with her work: exploring racial inequities within health and educational policies and supporting her students…
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Making Space: Women Changing the Face of Fitness
When Aly McGuire first applied to work at Athens Health & Fitness, she didn’t expect to become one of the…
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Young Female Farmers Encourages Healthy, Self-Sufficient Farming Practices
Since she was 4 years old, Margo Candelario has been working in the dirt and learning to farm. Coming…
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MOAS Addresses Pet Overpopulation Through Spay It Forward Program
Pet overpopulation is a growing issue in Northeast Georgia, straining local shelters and putting animals at risk. An increase of…
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Family Business: Cedar Shoals’ Record-Breaking Scorer Works with Brother’s Clothing Brand
Cedar Shoals High School soccer players value that they aren’t just a team: they’re a family that works together toward…
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Oconee County Schools Promote Sustainability Through Classroom Recycling Initiatives
In Oconee County, students are learning lessons about recycling and the environment that they’ll carry forward into the future, on…
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Stretching Barriers: Yogis Making Yoga More Inclusive in Athens
Yoga is often praised as a practice for everyone, but in the U.S., accessibility and representation within the industry remain…
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Researchers Use Animal Models to Advance Neurodegenerative Knowledge
In the United States, there are 1 million people living with Parkinson’s and 7 million with Alzheimer’s. As the American…
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Paradox of Title IX: How It Led to Significant Decrease in Female Coaches
Fifty-two years ago, one signature forever changed the trajectory of women’s sports. Title IX, which President Richard Nixon signed into…
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Where Water Meets Land: Lake Lanier’s Fight Against Erosion
On a warm Friday afternoon, the water of Lake Lanier ripples beneath the breeze. Singing birds complement the sound of…